Iranian rial surges against PKR after Islamabad MoU
- 23-Jun-2026
Demand for Iranian rials (IRR) has risen sharply in Pakistan following reports of a 60-day Iran- US peace agreement, leading to a 100 percent jump in open market exchange, according to the Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan. Malik Bostan, the Chairman of Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), while responding to a […]
How to Apply for UAE Green Visa
- 23-Jun-2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ‘Green Visa’ for high-skilled professionals residing in the country. The UAE Green Visa is a five-year residence permit announced as part of the country’s updated visa system in 2022. The Green Visa offers greater flexibility and allows holders to sponsor close family members and remain in the […]
Online biometric for car transfer - step-by-step guide
- 22-Jun-2026
Following all vehicle transfers made mandatory by the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), with the cooperation of the Sindh government, has resolved the biometric verification for vehicle transfer and sale issue. Under the new system, buyers and sellers of vehicles in Sindh can verify their identity either by […]
‘Traffic AI cameras to hit Airport, Clifton, Du and Teen Talwar by August 2026’
- 22-Jun-2026
The traffic police in Karachi plan to expand their artificial intelligence-powered (AI) traffic enforcement system to Airport Road, Clifton, and the Do and Teen (2&3) Talwar junctions by August, 2026, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah says. He said that the system to detect the lane violations is currently being piloted on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the […]
NADRA launches new service for Islamabad
- 20-Jun-2026
The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) in Pakistan has rolled out a new service for citizens residing in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in a statement, announced that the new service allowing citizens to register births, deaths, marriages, and divorces from home through its Pak-ID mobile application. The updated service […]
Aafia Siddique case: ‘US personnel admit testimony against Aafia was not fact-based’
- 20-Jun-2026
A petition seeking to reopen the case of Pakistani neuroscientist, Dr Aafia Siddiqui, in light of new evidence, is set to be heard by a US court on Monday, June 22, 2026. Speaking at a meeting with senior journalists and intellectuals at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) under the banner of the Aafia Movement, Dr […]
Driving licence applicants get new update
- 19-Jun-2026
Renew your driving licence easily with the DASTAK APP in Punjab. Enjoy the convenience of online applications and tracking.
Karachi’s K-IV water project receives ‘Inadequate’ share in Budget 2026-27
- 12-Jun-2026
The government of Pakistan has allocated Rs. 103.1 billion for water sector projects in the federal budget 2026-27, while critical water supply projects remain underfunded despite growing nationwide scarcity. Among the major allocations, the government reserved Rs. 10 billion for Karachi’s crucial K-IV water supply project, though the amount falls short for a metropolitan city […]
Budget 2026-27: No relief for low-income class, education and health underfund
- 12-Jun-2026
The Federal Budget 2026-27 offered little comfort to those most affected by the current skyrocketing inflation in Pakistan, which affects the lower and middle classes most. Despite promises of relief, low-income salaried workers have been largely ignored. Meanwhile, spending on essential sectors such as health and education remains excessively low. There is no tax relief […]
Budget 2026-27: Salary raise percentage of govt employees 'finalized'
- 11-Jun-2026
The upcoming federal budget 2026-27 volume is expected to be set at around Rs. 18 trillion, while new taxes worth Rs. 220 billion may be imposed, government employee ara likely to receive a salary increase. According to the budget document, government employees are likely to receive a 10 percent salary increase, while relief in income […]