UN Warns Iran Nears Nuclear Bomb Capability
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warned that Iran is dangerously close to developing a nuclear weapon. In a Le Monde interview, Grossi noted Iran is…
Sialkot-Kharian Motorway Project Approved with Revised Cost of Rs 81.97 Billion
The Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) Executive Committee (EC) has approved the construction of the M-12 (Sialkot-Kharian) and M-13 (Kharian-Rawalpindi) motorways as six-lane highways from the outset. Necessary approvals are…
SIFC Approves Six-Lane M-12, M-13 Motorways for Enhanced National Connectivity
The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved the construction of the M-12 (Sialkot-Kharian) and M-13 (Kharian-Rawalpindi) motorways as six-lane roads from the start, following consultations…
Petrol Companies Seek 27% Increase in Profit Margins
In April 2025, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) in Islamabad formally requested the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to increase the profit margin for oil marketing companies (OMCs)…
Bitcoin’s Recent Drop Might Be More Serious Than It Looks
On 10 January 2024, the U.S. SEC approved 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a historic milestone for cryptocurrency. Major institutional players like Grayscale, BlackRock, and Vanguard led the effort, cementing…
Punjab Food Authority Destroys 12,000 KGs of Rotten Apple and Carrot Jam
Lahore, April 10, 2025 — The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted a significant food safety operation, raiding a preserves production unit in Sundar Industrial Estate. The raid resulted in the…
How Much Tax Have Salaried People Paid in the Last 3 Years?
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Islamabad has released data showcasing the vital role salaried individuals play in Pakistan’s tax system, with private-sector employees leading the charge. Over the…
PPL Signs New Agreement to Mine Minerals in Balochistan
Karachi, April 10, 2025 — Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has officially expanded its footprint in the mineral sector by signing Amendment No. 1 to the Operating Agreement dated November 15,…
UAE Offers 5-Year Visa to Eligible Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a game-changing 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Pakistani nationals, marking a significant shift in travel policies. The announcement, made by UAE…
FBR to Launch Geo-Tagged Surveys to Boost POS Compliance Among Retailers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is gearing up to conduct geo-tagged surveys in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to widen the country’s tax net. This initiative targets retailers…