Gold Prices Rise Again in Pakistan Following Saturday’s Huge Surge
The local price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs. 500 per tola on Monday, reaching Rs. 359,500 after a massive Rs. 6,100 jump on Saturday. Ten‑gram 24K...
Punjab to Convert All Stations of Orange Line Train to Solar Power
The Punjab government has approved the installation of a 1.6 MW solar power plant dedicated to Orange Line train operations. This facility will supply electricity...
FBR Introduces Strict Eligibility Rules on Property and Car Purchases for Ineligible Persons
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enacted Section 114C under the Finance Act 2025, redefining eligibility for high‑value economic transactions. Individuals failing to declare...
Pakistan Opens Up Ferry Travel Routes to UAE and Iran
Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved its first international ferry service license, permitting operator Sea Keepers to launch routes from Karachi and Gwadar to...
Islamabad Faces Five‑Hour Electricity Suspension on Tuesday: IESCO Schedule Issued
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company has announced a scheduled electricity suspension for August 5 (Tuesday), affecting multiple sectors in Islamabad for up to five hours....
Sindh Government Pushes Deadline for Ajrak-Style Number Plates to October 31, 2025
The Sindh government has extended the deadline for mandatory installation of Ajrak-design security-enhanced vehicle number plates from August 14 to October 31, 2025. The...
Food Authority Shuts Down Fake Soft Drinks Factory
Authorities in Quetta have uncovered and sealed a clandestine factory producing counterfeit soft drinks mimicking well-known brands like Sting, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Coca-Cola, and...
Punjab Police Arrest Fake Army Officer
Punjab Police have arrested an individual impersonating a Pakistan Army officer in Lahore. The suspect was posing in fake military uniform and carrying counterfeit...
Pakistan Sees 2% YoY Rise in Petroleum Sales in July 2025
In July 2025, Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) sold 1.22 million tons of petroleum products, showing a marginal 2% increase compared to July 2024. However, on...
Pakistan Electricity Consumers to Receive Three Months of Bill Relief
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is considering a temporary relief of Rs 1.50 to Rs 1.80 per unit in electricity bills for Pakistani consumers...
