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Foreign Companies Stay Confident in Pakistan, Exit Claims Baseless: SECP

Foreign Companies Stay Confident in Pakistan, Exit Claims Baseless: SECP

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has dismissed claims of a large-scale exit of foreign companies from the country, clarifying that only 19 foreign firms closed operations between 2022 and 2025. During the same period, 79 new foreign companies were registered in Pakistan. Media reports claiming that 125 companies left Pakistan are […]

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Iran Says Nuclear Deal ‘Within Reach’ Ahead of US Talks in Geneva

Iran Says Nuclear Deal ‘Within Reach’ Ahead of US Talks in Geneva

GENEVA: Iran expressed fresh optimism on Tuesday about reaching a nuclear agreement with the United States as senior officials from both sides prepare for talks in Geneva later this week. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a deal was “within reach” and described the upcoming meeting as a historic chance to resolve long-running disputes and protect

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Pakistan to Launch Fully Digital End-to-End Hajj System

Pakistan to Launch Fully Digital End-to-End Hajj System

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will roll out a fully digital, end-to-end Hajj management system next year, Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday, covering the entire process from application to pilgrims’ return home. The announcement came after the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of IT signed a memorandum of understanding to modernize the

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Balochistan Opens First Dedicated Exam Centre for Students with Disabilities

Balochistan Opens First Dedicated Exam Centre for Students with Disabilities

QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have set up a dedicated examination centre for students with disabilities in Quetta for the first time, aiming to make exams more accessible and inclusive. The centre provides facilities tailored to students’ needs, including trained staff, sign language support and simplified question papers. Officials say the move has boosted students’ confidence

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Islamabad traffic police launch surprise doorstep service

Islamabad traffic police launch surprise doorstep service, but only for a limited time

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police has launched a special Mobile Facilitation Vans Service to provide essential traffic-related services directly to citizens across the city. The initiative, which began on February 23, will continue until March 1 as part of a temporary but strategic public outreach campaign. In this sense, specially equipped mobile vans will operate

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One Nation, One Identity: Government unveils Digital Overhaul of National ID System

One Nation, One Identity: Government unveils Digital Overhaul of National ID System

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has formally upgraded the country’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its vision of “One Nation, One Identity.” The reforms, issued through S.R.O. 330(I)/2026 and S.R.O. 331(I)/2026 and published in the Gazette on February 24, 2026, introduce sweeping technological and administrative changes designed to modernise identity

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ECC clears 500,000 metric tons of wheat for sale, will this decision calm markets or spark a new price storm?

ECC clears 500,000 metric tons of wheat for sale, will this decision calm markets or spark a new price storm?

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the sale of 500,000 metric tons of wheat from government reserves. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to an official statement released after the session. The wheat will be released from stocks held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and

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“No compromise on PTI founder’s health, says PM’s coordinator, but what led to the meeting restrictions?”

“No compromise on PTI founder’s health, says PM’s coordinator, but what led to the meeting restrictions?”

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator Ikhtiar Wali Khan has said that no compromise has been made regarding the health of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Ikhtiar Wali Khan focused on that the PTI founder’s health has improved considerably. He stated that all necessary medical examinations are being conducted to ensure comprehensive monitoring of his condition.

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Islamabad tightens grip on public transport: New traffic orders raise questions across the capital

Islamabad tightens grip on public transport: New traffic orders raise questions across the capital

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a fresh set of directives for bus terminals and transport owners a step that could significantly change how passengers travel within and beyond the federal capital. The announcement was made by Chief Traffic Officer Humayun Hamza, who warned that strict legal action will be taken against any passenger

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Shock price cut by Atlas Honda Limited, Is this the biggest relief for bikers in years?

Shock price cut by Atlas Honda Limited, Is this the biggest relief for bikers in years?

Atlas Honda Limited has announced a significant reduction in the prices of its motorcycles, effective March 1, 2026. The development is being seen as a major relief for motorcycle enthusiasts and daily commuters alike, particularly at a time when affordability remains a key concern for consumers. In this regard, several of its most popular models,

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