Huawei Opens First Spare Parts Repair Centre in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: To strengthen local technical capacity and reduce reliance on overseas repair services, Huawei opened its first national-level Spare Parts Repair Center in Pakistan. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja inaugurated the facility in Islamabad in the presence of Huawei Pakistan CEO Ethan Sun. The facility is
Toyota announces new prices for Corolla Cross hybrid models
Toyota has reduced the prices of its locally manufactured Corolla Cross hybrid variants by up to Rs570,000 following the government’s decision to lower the sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) with engine capacities of up to 2,000cc. Under the revised prices, the Corolla Cross HEV X now costs Rs9.729
Govt to launch online portal for complaints under PM’s fuel relief scheme
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to launch a dedicated online portal to address complaints related to vehicle registration and fuel token payments under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Senator Ahad Khan Cheema in Islamabad
DRAP makes barcodes, serial numbers mandatory for medicines
SLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has made barcode printing and unique serial numbers mandatory for pharmaceutical and biological medicines as part of efforts to improve drug traceability. Under the new system, medicines manufactured from October 19, 2026 will be required to carry barcodes and unique serial numbers
RLNG prices cut as OGRA announces new rates
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced new prices for imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for September 2026, reducing the rates by around 20 to 22 per cent for one month. According to a notification issued by the regulator, the RLNG transmission price for Sui Northern
Delegations walk out during Netanyahu’s UN General Assembly speech
UNITED NATIONS: Dozens of delegations walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address on Thursday. Footage from the session showed representatives from several countries leaving the hall as Netanyahu approached the podium. Reuters reported that dozens of delegates walked out
PTA advises users to take precautions before selling or handing over phones
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised mobile phone users to take several precautions before selling their devices or handing them over for repair to protect their personal information. According to the PTA, performing a factory reset alone may not be sufficient to completely protect sensitive data, as deleted information
NADRA issues revised fee structure for various identity services
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a revised fee structure for its various identity-related services, with charges varying according to the normal, urgent and executive categories. According to the details released by NADRA, the fee structure is intended to help citizens determine the applicable charges when applying
Pakistan receives second LNG cargo from Qatar this month
Pakistan has received its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar this month, with the LNG carrier Shandong Redwood berthing at the Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPL) terminal on Wednesday morning after sailing from Qatar. The cargo has been supplied under a long-term LNG agreement, with its price linked to
Peshawar police bar personnel from political activities ahead of Sept 27 PTI march
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar police have directed all officers and personnel to refrain from participating in political activities ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) long march scheduled for Sept 27. According to a circular issued by the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), police personnel have been directed not to participate in
