Global crude oil prices continue to fall
Global crude oil prices continued their downward trend, with Emirati crude trading at around $66 per barrel, US crude at $69 per barrel, and Brent crude at $72.12 per barrel. Reflecting the easing trend in international oil markets, the Government of Pakistan has reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed
Govt suspends extra toll charges for no M-Tag or low balance
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has suspended the National Highway Authority (NHA) notification dated May 30, 2025, for collecting 50 percent additional toll tax for vehicles without M-tag or with low balance. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the Islamabad High Court issued a two-page written order for hearing on the
PM Apna Ghar Loan: Who Can Apply and How
Buying a home has now become easier for people after the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) expanded the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Program by including Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) in the scheme. The move, approved by the federal government, allows eligible NBFCs to offer housing loans under the
CTD Caught RAW-Linked Agent
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled an alleged plot to attack sensitive installations on Saturday arrested an agent who was spying for India’s intelligence agency ‘RAW’. In a major and successful operation in Okara, the CTD officials said that based on a tip-off, a raid was conducted at Kohinoor
Shaneira Clears the Air After Rumours of Wasim Akram’s Death
Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram is alive and well after his wife, Shaneira Akram, shut down false social media rumours claiming that he had died of a heart attack. The fake claims spread online through AI-generated videos and misleading social media posts, leaving many fans worried about the former fast
PM’s Cloud Program for Startups: Here’s How to Apply
Good news for aspiring entrepreneurs and growing businesses, as Pakistani startups can now apply for financial support under the Prime Minister’s Cloud Programme, a new initiative designed to help young companies build, test and expand their digital products while reducing technology costs. The programme, launched by Ignite under the Ministry
To Halt HIV Spread, Reusable Syringes Out
In a major step to improve public health and reduce the spread of HIV and other dangerous infections, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has announced a nationwide ban on reusable syringes. From January 1, 2027, only auto-lock and self-disposable syringes will be allowed for manufacture, import and use
Safe City Technology Reaches BRT
The cameras installed at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations in Peshawar have now been linked to the city’s Safe City surveillance system, a move aimed at improving public safety, strengthening security monitoring, and helping authorities respond more quickly to emergencies and other incidents. The agreement was signed between the Peshawar
Illegal Tourist Ziplines Shut Down
Illegal ziplines at popular tourist spots in Swat have been shut down as authorities step up efforts to improve visitor safety. Officials say the action was taken because the operators were running the adventure rides without the required government approvals, raising concerns about safety and legal compliance. The Swat District
Electric Vehicles Use Set to Soar
Pakistan is expected to see a major increase in the use of electric vehicles (EVs), with the total number of EVs on the country’s roads projected to reach around 2.2 million by 2030. These information were shared during a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production.Officials told
