Pakistan
CDA clears half of GT Road Tarnol in anti-encroachment drive
The Capital Development Authority demolished 40 illegal structures and cleared 8 km of GT Road Tarnol, with the operation set to finish by August 21. ISLAMABAD:…
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PTA, operators rush to restore flood-hit telecom services
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Saturday it is monitoring telecom disruptions in flood-affected parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other provinces after flash floods…
Tech
Zong Offers Free Calls for Flood Victims
ISLAMABAD: Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology innovation company, has announced 10 free all-network minutes for subscribers in flood-affected regions. The complimentary minutes, valid for three days, will…
Business
JazzCash leads as Pakistan pushes cashless economy
JazzCash has emerged as Pakistan’s largest digital financial service, as the government sets new national targets to expand digital payments and reduce cash reliance. Staff Report…
Pakistan
NHA speeds up road repairs in flood-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan directed round-the-clock NHA operations to restore flood-damaged roads and bridges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Federal Minister’s assurance Federal Minister for Communications…
Business
Consumers Pay Rs80/Litre in Hidden Taxes
ISLAMABAD: Consumers in Pakistan are paying almost Rs80 per litre in taxes on petrol and diesel, even though the government charges zero percent sales tax on…
Energy
OGRA slightly increases RLNG prices for August 2025
RLNG tariffs for SNGPL and SSGCL rise by up to 1.46% due to higher DES costs. Staff Report: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has…
Energy
Pakistan oil & gas output hits 20-year low; Q4 FY25 down 10–15% YoY
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s hydrocarbon production hit an over two-decade low in FY25, with oil and gas volumes down 12% and 8% YoY, respectively, as surplus RLNG in…
Pakistan
Tribunal Upholds CCP Ruling in GCC Medical Centers Case
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s competition tribunal has upheld findings of anti-competitive conduct by 20 GCC-approved medical centers but reduced their fines. Penalties Cut but Violations Confirmed On 15…
Tech
Pakistan, Japan Discuss Automotive and IT Sector Ties
Tokyo: Pakistan and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in the automotive and IT sectors to drive export-led growth, following high-level talks in Tokyo. Focus on Industrial…
