Fire extinguishers made mandatory in all vehicles travelling on motorways
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has made it mandatory for all vehicles travelling on national highways and motorways to carry fire extinguishers as part of efforts to enhance road safety and reduce the risks associated with vehicle fires. According to an NHMP spokesperson, the decision has been
Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights using its airspace
KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) extending the ban on the use of Pakistani airspace by Indian aircraft, officials confirmed. According to the NOTAM, the ban on both civilian and military aircraft from India will continue in operation from June 16 to July 24. This
New electricity bill format introduced to benefit power consumers
ISLAMABAD: In a major move aimed at improving consumer convenience and transparency, a new and simplified electricity bill format has been introduced across Pakistan, making it easier for consumers to understand their monthly bills. The initiative comes in response to long-standing complaints from electricity consumers regarding the complexity of power
Thousands of Pakistanis leave country in search of better jobs abroad this year
ISLAMABAD: Over 278,536 Pakistanis travelled abroad for employment opportunities during the first five months of 2026, according to data released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment. The bureau’s figures showed that 1,284 doctors left the country to take up jobs overseas during the period. Drivers accounted for 52,652
Earn Dollars from Home: Govt Extends Deadline for Free Training to Start Online Income
ISLAMABAD: The government has extended the application deadline for its nationwide free digital skills training initiative designed to help young people develop online earning capabilities, officials announced. According to government sources, the programme, launched by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission in partnership with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme,
Finance Bill 2026-27: Bad news for vehicle owners
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to introduce fundamental changes in the structure of motor vehicle token tax in the federal capital Islamabad through the Finance Bill 2026-27. Under this new policy, the amount of token tax will now be decided not only by looking at the engine (cc) of
Rawalakot Protest by JAAC Records Low Turnout, Participation Remains Limited
RAWALAKOT: A protest organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in the Eidgah area of Rawalakot witnessed a comparatively low turnout, with visible empty seating arrangements noted at the venue, according to on-ground observations. Organisers of the gathering had stated that the protest aimed to highlight public concerns over
Good News for Consumers as Fuel Prices Likely to Come Down
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has indicated that the government may announce a reduction in petroleum product prices in the upcoming review, suggesting potential relief for consumers after recent global market fluctuations. In an interview with Geo News, he explained that the rise in fuel prices recently
MQM-P Calls Reversal of 18th Constitutional Amendment
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has demanded the rollback of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, thus igniting discussions once again about the relationship of power balance between the federation and the provinces. Speaking during a Sindh Assembly session, Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan, a senior member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan, has
Electricity Bills Made Easy: Govt Introduces Simplified Electricity Bill Format
ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a new simplified format of electricity bills across the country with an aim to enhance transparency in terms of consumers’ monthly electricity bill payments. As per a statement issued by spokesperson of the Power Division, this new format of the electricity bill will make it
