Pakistan plans major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port
- 11-May-2026
The Pakistan government has decided to announce major tariff cuts at Gwadar Port to boost business activities. The tariff cut was announced by Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry aimed at increasing international transit and trans-shipment traffic. The minister said berthing charges for container vessels at the port would be reduced by 25 per cent, while […]
Pakistan may face slower internet on THESE dates: PTCL
- 11-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has warned customers of possible internet disruptions during scheduled maintenance work on an international submarine cable between May 11 and May 18. In a post on X, PTCL said: “A maintenance activity is planned on one of our submarine cables to repair a fault by the International Cable […]
Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq victory with ceremony at GHQ
- 10-May-2026
RAWALPINDI: A dignified ceremony was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) to mark the first anniversary of the victory in the Marka-e-Haq, (Battle of Truth). Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the event as the chief guest, while Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and Admiral Naveed Ashraf were also present. […]
Police arrest eight as two killed over Rs1300
- 09-May-2026
RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested eight suspects after two young men were killed in a violent confrontation reportedly triggered by a dispute over Rs. 1,300. According to the police and a First Information Report (FIR), the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Dhamial police station. Police said an argument broke out between a shopkeeper, Siraj, […]
Pakistan reviews export promotion schemes for budget 2026-27
- 09-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Ahad Cheema, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs fo Pakistan, to review export promotion schemes and policy options for the upcoming federal budget, with a focus on strengthening Pakistan’s exports and supporting priority sectors through effective and targeted incentives. The meeting was attended by Minister of […]
Petrol price update: Aurangzeb says decision to be announced by petroleum ministry
- 08-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that any decision regarding an increase or decrease in petrol prices will be announced by the Ministry of Petroleum. The minister clarified that the final announcement on petroleum product prices lies with the relevant ministry. He said the government is currently reviewing various measures to provide relief […]
Online marriage certificate service launched in Punjab
- 07-May-2026
Punjab has introduced a new facility allowing citizens to obtain marriage certificates through designated e-Khidmat service centres. The new marriage certificate service has been introduced under the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), is now available at 15 e-Khidmat centres across the province. The service is intended to simplify the marriage registration process by offering a […]
Pakistan Plans Digital Issuance of Passports
- 07-May-2026
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports of Pakistan have plans to expand digital public services, aiming to allow citizens to access passport and identity-related facilities from home through mobile applications. This was discussed during a meeting of Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa and […]
Heavy tobacco taxes urged ahead of budget 2026-27
- 07-May-2026
Speakers at a policy seminar called for stronger and more consistent tobacco taxation, elimination of two-tier tax structure, and targeted measures to curb youth smoking, as part of recommendations for the Federal Budget 2026–27. The policy dialogue, titled: “Strengthening Tobacco Taxation for Public Health and Fiscal Gains: Preparing for the 2026-27 Budget, was organized by […]
By-elections in Sindh to be held on 17 May
- 07-May-2026
The by-elections on 19 vacant seats across local councils in 9 districts of Sindh will be held on 17 May 2026; all arrangements have been finalised, officials say. According to election officials, the polls were initially scheduled for 63 vacant seats in 18 districts of Sindh. However, 40 candidates have already been elected unopposed, while […]