Category : National

ISLAMABAD: The government remains deadlocked over the new Auto Policy as the Ministry of Industries has proposed a 52% reduction in protective tariffs on imported vehicles by 2030, but the suggested rates are still up to 300% higher than the National Tariff Policy approved by the federal cabinet. According to

Germany has expanded employment opportunities for skilled foreign professionals, announcing vacancies across several key sectors as it seeks to address growing labour shortages. According to updated guidance issued by German authorities, qualified international workers can apply for jobs in healthcare, medical technology, hospitality, tourism and education. The government has also

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has amended the Solar Regulations 2026, allowing consumers installing solar power systems with a generation capacity of up to 25 kilowatts (kW) to proceed without obtaining prior approval from the regulator. According to a notification issued by NEPRA, the authority to approve such

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in parts of Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal and Attock on Friday, August 7, to facilitate maintenance and development work on 11kV feeders, 132kV grid stations and transmission lines. According to the power utility, electricity supply will remain suspended in

The United Kingdom collected an estimated £9.2 million in non-refundable visa application fees from Pakistani applicants whose visitor visa requests were ultimately refused. According to available figures, more than 72,000 visitor visa applications from Pakistan were rejected during the reporting period. At the current application fee of £127, unsuccessful Pakistani

WASHUK: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Washuk district of Balochistan, targeting a hideout allegedly used by banned militant group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) under the ongoing Operation Rad-ul-Fitna 3. According to security sources, an intense exchange of fire took place during the operation, resulting in the killing

QUETTA: Security forces have conducted a successful search and sanitization operation in the Kambela and Asimabad areas on the outskirts of Quetta under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, killing 10 terrorists and clearing a 68-square-kilometre area. According to officials, 10 terrorists were eliminated during the operation, while the bodies of two militants

QUETTA: Twelve militants were killed during two intelligence-based operations conducted by security forces in Balochistan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing said the operations were carried out in Washuk and Mastung districts as part of the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3. According to ISPR,

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled power shutdown in parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday, August 6, due to development work, annual maintenance, and construction activities on 11KV feeders and 132KV grid stations. According to IESCO, the approved shutdown will affect consumers in three major