LESCO Achieves Record Recovery Rate, Cuts Power Losses to Historic Low
LESCO recovery rate crosses 101% for the first time as power losses fall to 11.86%, marking a major milestone in Pakistan’s power sector reforms. LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has achieved a historic milestone by recording a 101.05 percent recovery rate, surpassing the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) benchmark of 100 percent […]
11 Police Personnel, Including DSP Diyar Khan, Martyred in Hangu Terrorist Attack; Eight Militants Killed
HANGU: At least 11 police personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Diyar Khan, were martyred in a terrorist attack on the Khazina Banda Checkpoint in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting an immediate counter-operation by security forces that left eight militants dead. According to police officials, heavily armed terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the […]
Pakistan Passport Ranked Fourth Weakest in the World on Henley Passport Index 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has been ranked as the fourth weakest passport in the world in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, highlighting the country’s limited global travel freedom. According to the UK-based Henley & Partners, Pakistan’s passport is ranked 101st globally, providing its holders with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 29 destinations worldwide. The […]
Pakistan Unveils Hajj Policy 2027-2030 with Digital Payments, Long-Term Contracts and Major Reforms
New multi-year Hajj policy introduces cashless transactions, Hajj savings scheme, women travelling without Mahram, and stricter rules for private Hajj operators. ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has approved a comprehensive Hajj Policy 2027-2030, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at making Pakistan’s Hajj operations more transparent, affordable, and efficient over the next four […]
Punjab Launches Cashless Payment System for Metro and Electric Buses
New eTransit Punjab App and T-Cash Card enable commuters to pay fares digitally across metro and electric bus services, eliminating cash transactions and long queues. LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a cashless payment system for its public transport network by launching the eTransit Punjab App and the T-Cash Card, allowing commuters to pay fares […]
PM Shehbaz Appoints General Aamer Raza as First Commander of National Strategic Command
General Aamer Raza promoted to four-star rank as Pakistan establishes National Strategic Command under newly enacted defence reforms. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promoted General Aamer Raza to the rank of four-star general and appointed him as the Commander of the National Strategic Command (NSC), marking the first appointment to the newly created position […]
Pakistan’s Shift to Daily Fuel Prices: A Reform That Ends the ‘Petrol Bomb’ Cycle
For years, fuel price announcements in Pakistan followed a familiar pattern. Every Friday night, the government would announce revised petrol and diesel prices, prompting widespread public reaction and dominating television news, social media and political debate. Sudden increases were often described as a “petrol bomb,” while decreases offered only brief relief before the next adjustment […]
Security Forces Kill 10 Terrorists, Arrest Two Female Suicide Bombers in Balochistan Operations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces killed 10 terrorists and arrested two female suicide bombers along with their alleged facilitator during a series of intelligence-based operations conducted in Balochistan’s Surab and Mastung districts over the past 48 hours, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the counterterrorism operations targeted militant […]
Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion US Exchange Stabilisation Facility to Strengthen Economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Facility from the United States in a move aimed at strengthening its foreign exchange reserves, supporting the rupee and reducing reliance on multilateral lenders, according to a source familiar with the matter. The request, reported for the first time, comes after Pakistan played a key diplomatic […]
Proposed Telecom Law Amendments Aim to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Future, Experts Say
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s proposed amendments to the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996 have sparked intense public debate, with critics claiming the changes would allow telecom companies to seize private property and install infrastructure without owners’ consent. However, experts argue that such concerns misrepresent the purpose of the legislation, which is primarily aimed at accelerating the country’s […]