Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the Punjab Electric Bus Service in five cities and announced plans to operate 5,000 electric buses across the province over the next five years. She described the initiative as Pakistan’s largest public transport project, aimed at providing modern, environmentally friendly, and affordable transportation. The new electric bus service […]
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Fine imposed on mobile companies for issuing SIMs without permission
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken action against four major mobile companies for issuing SIMs on identity cards without the permission of the users and imposed a total fine of Rs 740 million. According to the PTA, Zong was fined Rs 155.6 million for violating SIM issuance rules, Jazz was fined Rs 116.7 million […]
DIB Pakistan partners with PMRC to expand Shariah-compliant housing finance
DIB Pakistan has signed a PKR 6 billion Musharakah financing facility with Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (PMRC) to expand access to affordable Islamic housing finance and supporting sustainable homeownership across Pakistan. The initiative aligns with the Government of Pakistan’s vision to address the country’s housing shortage while fostering financial inclusion through Islamic banking. Speaking […]
TPL Insurance begins new chapter as part of JazzWorld ecosystem
Following the completion of Jazz International Holding Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in TPL Insurance Limited, the Company is entering a new phase of growth focused on innovation, digital enablement, and expanding access to insurance across Pakistan. For over two decades, TPL Insurance has established itself as one of Pakistan’s leading general insurers through […]
MG Motor Pakistan strengthens after-sales services
MG Motor Pakistan has conducted a nationwide high-tech training program for its dealership technicians and service teams on the all-new MG HS Hybrid+ and MG HS Super Hybrid, reinforcing its commitment to customer confidence, technical readiness and reliable after-sales support in Pakistan’s evolving New Energy Vehicle landscape. The training was conducted with support from MG’s […]
PA speaker, Chinese consul general inaugurate photo exhibition
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, along with Chinese Consul General Sun Yan, inaugurated a three-day photo exhibition at the Punjab Assembly to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The exhibition highlights the historic journey of Pakistan-China friendship, diplomatic cooperation and shared achievements through a collection of rare photographs […]
Pakistan seeks partnerships with US institutions to advance economy
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has sought strategic partnerships with leading American universities, research centres and innovation institutions to strengthen Pakistan’s higher education, research, climate resilience and innovation ecosystem, saying the country was committed to building a knowledge-based economy through global collaboration. During a series of high-level engagements in […]
Punjab privileges law challenged over granting judicial powers to lawmakers
In a petition raising far-reaching constitutional questions over the separation of powers and the limits of provincial legislative authority, the Lahore High Court on Thursday was requested to strike down a provision of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Privileges Act, 1972, that allegedly allows lawmakers to exercise judicial powers that are exclusively reserved for […]
KP Police’s sacrifices a pride for nation: CM Afridi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks targeting police personnel in Lower Dir and Bannu, paying tribute to the martyred officers and describing the sacrifices of the KP Police as a source of national pride. In a statement he expressed profound grief over the loss of police personnel […]
JUI-F leader among six family members killed in Peshawar house fire
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Siraj Munir, his wife, and their four children were killed after a fire engulfed their house in the Tehkal Payan area here on Thursday. Rescue 1122 officials said emergency teams recovered all six bodies during a search operation after extinguishing the blaze. Preliminary investigations suggest the victims died from smoke inhalation […]