The Punjab government has approved a subsidy of Rs. 9.5 billion for farmers under the High-Power Tractor Scheme, aimed at supporting the agriculture sector and helping farmers upgrade their machinery. According to officials, the Punjab Finance Department has made the subsidy budget available online, allowing payments to start soon. Under the scheme, the government will…
Karachi: With winter around the corner, gas prices in Sindh and Balochistan may go up soon. The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has formally requested the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to approve a price hike of Rs. 125.41 per MMBTU for consumers in both provinces. If approved, the average gas price will rise…
Pakistan’s demand for solar panels is growing rapidly as rising electricity prices, load-shedding, and expensive power bills push both households and businesses toward renewable energy solutions. Energy expert Engineer Noor Badshah has revealed that local assembly and manufacturing of solar panels is now starting in Pakistan. He said that Pakistani company Net Line, in partnership…
LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced new school timings for the winter season across the province. In an update shared on his official Facebook page, the minister said that all public and private schools will now open at 8:45 a.m. and close at 1:30 p.m. under the revised schedule. The change aims…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed officials to make Air Punjab operational as soon as possible, emphasizing that the new provincial airline should begin operations with modern, comfortable aircraft acquired on lease. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Lahore, the Chief Minister was briefed on the current progress of the Air Punjab project….
LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has officially announced revised winter working hours for teachers across the province, effective from Monday, 27 October 2025, until 15 April 2026. According to the official notification, the new schedule outlines separate timings for single-shift and double-shift schools, ensuring uniformity and improved school management during the winter months….
Millions of Pakistanis could lose access to their digital bank accounts and mobile wallets as new biometric verification regulations issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) come into effect. Under the updated framework, any bank account or mobile wallet not verified biometrically by October 25, 2025, may be blocked immediately, restricting users from sending…
Paleontologists in Argentina have discovered a perfectly preserved 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg in the Patagonia region — one of the best-preserved finds of its kind in South America. The fossilized egg, unearthed in the Río Negro province, has astonished scientists with its near-pristine condition. Roughly the size of an ostrich egg, it appears almost freshly laid…
Pakistani citizens holding ordinary passports are required to obtain a Türkiye visit visa before traveling for tourism. In Pakistan, all visa applications are handled exclusively through Anatolia Visa Application Centres, as the Turkish Embassy does not directly accept visa submissions. The centers operate across multiple cities, making the process accessible nationwide. ✈️ Required Documents for…
ABU DHABI / SOHAR: A new rail freight service linking the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman has been announced, marking a major milestone in regional logistics and trade integration. The announcement follows the signing of a preliminary agreement between Noatum Logistics, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, the developer and operator…
