The Parwaz Card Program 2026 launched by the Government of Punjab under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is a major initiative aimed at empowering overseas Pakistani students through interest-free financial support. Designed to encourage entrepreneurship and economic participation, the program offers interest-free loans of up to Rs. 3 million to students living abroad who want to

The general public subscription for the initial public offering of Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited, widely known as PQGTL, is set to open on January 28 following the successful completion of its book-building phase last week. The IPO has generated strong interest in the market, particularly among investors who closely monitor insurance and takaful companies in Pakistan, reflecting growing

The Affordable Housing Bank of Punjab partnership under the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar initiative represents a major step toward solving housing shortages and unemployment challenges in Punjab. Launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the program is designed to provide affordable housing to low-income families while simultaneously creating large-scale employment opportunities

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched its first-ever Bug Bounty Challenge 2026, offering attractive prizes to top performers. Organized in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission and the National Cyber Emergency Response Team, the initiative aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of Pakistan’s digital identity ecosystem. The competition is team-based and

The WhatsApp account of Assistant Commissioner Hajira, Azad Kashmir, Waleed Anwar, was hacked after scammers contacted him through a fraudulent phone call while impersonating representatives of a courier service. The attackers managed to deceive him into sharing a verification code, which allowed them to gain unauthorized access to his WhatsApp account.

Ahead of the upcoming Basant festival, the Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on the manufacturing, sale, and use of kites featuring political party flags or other sensitive imagery to maintain public order and prevent misuse during celebrations.

The Sindh government has granted extensive legal powers to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to prosecute individuals involved in water theft, representing a major step toward safeguarding the city’s water resources. For the first time, a dedicated water theft tribunal has been established, formally inaugurated at the KWSC head office by Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has initiated legal action against the Faisal Town Housing Scheme for serious violations of approved regulations. The authority filed a first information report at the Airport Police Station against the owner and management of Faisal Town, leading to the arrest of the owner’s brother with police assistance.

Sindh’s popular tourist destination, Gorakh Hill Station, has received its first snowfall of the winter, bringing colder temperatures to the region. Located in the foothills of the Kirthar mountain range in Dadu district near the Sindh-Balochistan border, the hill station transformed into a scenic and picturesque landscape following the snowfall.

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking to ban social media use for children under the age of 16, following similar measures in countries like Australia, the UK, and France. The petition was submitted by Class 8 student Aliya Saleem through her lawyer, Sheeza, naming the federal government, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and other relevant agencies as