One Network Smart Transport and Security Solutions has announced a nationwide advisory urging motorists to replace outdated M-Tags before new charges and stricter enforcement measures begin later this year. According to the advisory, vehicle owners using M-Tags older than five years can replace them free of cost until May 31, 2026. However, authorities will begin […]
Pakistan Sees World’s Second-Highest Fuel Price Surge Since Iran War
Pakistan has recorded the world’s second-highest increase in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war, with petrol and diesel prices surging 56 percent amid global energy market disruption and IMF-linked fiscal measures. Data shared by Pakistan’s energy ministry showed the increase trails only Myanmar, where fuel prices rose by 90 percent during the […]
Pakistan Continues Fuel Cuts and 4 Day Workweek Until June 13
Pakistan on Monday extended its nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, the government will […]
Why Pakistan’s Salaried Class Could Finally Get Relief in Budget 2026
Pakistan’s government is considering income tax relief for salaried individuals in the upcoming federal budget while likely keeping salaries and pensions unchanged. The proposal aims to ease pressure on salaried workers without sharply increasing government spending. Officials familiar with the discussions said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb wants to lower income tax rates and possibly raise […]
PTCL and Ufone Launch Free Mental Health Support for Mothers
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone launched a nationwide maternal mental health initiative on Mother’s Day 2026. The programme offers free psychiatric consultations to mothers across Pakistan through the UPTCL app. The campaign, titled #MoreSupportForMothers, marks the first large-scale mental health initiative by Pakistan’s telecom industry focused on maternal care. For this initiative, the […]
Pakistan Plans Historic Yuan Bond Launch After IMF Lifeline
Pakistan is set to enter China’s capital markets for the first time through a yuan-denominated Panda bond next week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday, as Islamabad moves to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and reduce reliance on traditional external lenders. “God willing, next week you will hear good news that for the first time, […]
IMF Clears $1.2 Billion for Pakistan Amid Strict Reform Demands
Pakistan secured another major financial lifeline on Friday after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved $1.2 billion in loan tranches under two separate lending programmes, giving crucial support to the country’s fragile economy as it struggles with inflation, weak growth and external financing pressures. The approval came after Islamabad agreed to nearly a dozen additional […]
Petrol Crosses Rs414 as Pakistan Announces Massive Fuel Hike
Pakistan’s federal government on Friday increased petrol and high-speed diesel prices by nearly Rs15 per litre each, extending a series of sharp fuel hikes that have intensified inflation concerns across the country. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the new prices took effect from May 9. Petrol prices rose from Rs399.86 to […]
Pakistan Rejects Claims of Targeted Deportations From UAE
Pakistan’s government on Friday dismissed reports claiming that the United Arab Emirates was carrying out targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals, calling the allegations “vicious propaganda” spread through social media by vested interests. The clarification came after online reports and posts alleged that Pakistani workers had recently faced selective deportations from the Gulf state, raising concerns […]
KU Teachers Threaten Complete Shutdown, Continue Exam Boycott Over Unpaid Dues
The Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS) has intensified its protest movement and warned of a possible complete shutdown of the university, deepening uncertainty around academic and examination activities at one of Pakistan’s largest public sector universities. The warning came during a general body meeting where teachers strongly criticised the university administration over unpaid dues, alleged […]