The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated a large-scale firewall renewal and upgrade project to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity defenses and protect critical telecom infrastructure from growing digital threats. According to project estimates, the upgrade will cost between Rs. 40 million and Rs. 120 million, depending on the selected models, license terms, and deployment scale….
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded another sharp rise on Monday, reflecting the strong rally in international bullion markets. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola surged by Rs. 7,400, reaching Rs. 429,862. Similarly, 10 grams of gold rose by Rs. 6,337 to Rs. 368,530. Just two…
The Punjab Government has approved Rs. 17.9 billion worth of water supply and sewerage projects for Rawalpindi, marking one of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the region in recent years. The approval was granted during a Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) meeting chaired by the Secretary of Planning and Development in Lahore on November 7….
Pakistan Railways has temporarily suspended its winter schedule and reverted to the summer timetable amid ongoing engineering works and signaling system issues that have caused frequent train delays nationwide. According to officials, this is the first time in history that train operations during the winter season will follow the summer schedule. The timetable that was…
Pakistan’s net metering electricity generation saw a sharp 28% month-on-month increase in September 2025, reflecting the country’s growing shift toward rooftop solar power and renewable energy independence. According to NEPRA data compiled by Arif Habib Limited, the share of net metering in total electricity generation climbed by 57 basis points year-on-year, showing strong momentum in…
In a major announcement for Pakistani students, the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) has opened applications for the 2026–2027 academic year, offering 75 fully funded scholarships for BS, MS, and PhD programs. This initiative aims to strengthen educational cooperation between China and Pakistan, allowing students to pursue higher education in top Chinese universities. The Higher Education…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful rally on the first business day of the week as investor confidence surged, pushing the 100 Index above the 161,000-point mark. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over 1,400 points, reaching 161,072 points during intraday trading, bringing billions in gains for investors. This sharp rise comes after a…
The federal government has collected a record Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levy from the public during the first quarter (July–September) of the current fiscal year, marking a 42% increase compared to the same period last year. According to documents from the Ministry of Finance, an additional Rs. 110 billion was collected in just three…
Karachi commuters are set to face another major traffic disruption as the Karachi Water and Sewerage System Improvement Project (KWSSIP) starts large-scale excavation work on University Road. According to officials, the stretch between Nipa Chowrangi and Federal Urdu University will remain closed from November 10 to December 30, 2025, for the installation of 96-inch and…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a major reform aimed at strengthening coordination between banks and their wholly owned subsidiaries. Under the updated Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework, bank board members are now permitted to serve as board members of their associated exchange companies. According to the SBP’s circular, amendments to Regulation G-4, Para…
