ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory urging mobile users to keep their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) updated to ensure uninterrupted cellular services. Read More: PTA enforces mandatory SIM registration for users In a statement shared on social media, the authority emphasized that maintaining valid and updated identity records is essential […]
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Punjab renames Price Control Department as Food Safety & Consumer Protection
LAHORE: The Punjab government has renamed the Price Control and Commodities Management Department as the Food Safety & Consumer Protection (FS&CP) Department, placing five attached agencies and four autonomous bodies under its supervision to improve food safety and protect consumers. Read More: Punjab merges nine depts into Food Safety, Consumer Protection Department The change was notified by […]
Sugar prices spike well above government limit
ISLAMABAD – Sugar prices have skyrocketed in violation of the government’s agreement with mill owners, raising concerns over regulatory enforcement and consumer protection. The surge comes despite an official cap on pricing set earlier this year. According to documents, the government and sugar mill owners had agreed to a maximum sugar price of Rs 171 […]