Ghandhara is gearing up to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of the JAC T9 pickup, with a tentative launch timeline set for the first quarter of 2026, according to industry sources. The move comes just months after news of the 2WD variant surfaced, signaling that the company is broadening its strategy around the T9 lineup….
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has greenlit two major development initiatives aimed at easing Lahore’s traffic congestion and improving the city’s public spaces. Rs. 1.8 Billion Underground Plaza at Nasir Bagh The centerpiece of the plan is an underground parking facility at Nasir Bagh, budgeted at Rs. 1.8 billion. The area around Nasir Bagh has…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a new 10-year licence framework designed to attract fresh internet service providers (ISPs) and improve access to reliable internet across the country. Aimed at District-Level Expansion The licence, introduced under the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act of 1996, allows approved companies to set up and operate internet networks within…
JS Bank has rolled out SpendStory, a new tool designed to give credit card users in Pakistan a clearer and more personalized look at where their money goes. More Than Just Numbers Instead of the usual dry, line-by-line statement, SpendStory groups transactions into 16 lifestyle-based categories. Whether someone spends most on food, travel, fashion, or…
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has highlighted what it calls significant progress in strengthening the country’s debt profile, pointing to a lower debt-to-GDP ratio, early repayments, and reduced fiscal pressures. Debt Load Shrinks Relative to Economy According to official figures, Pakistan’s public debt now stands at 70% of GDP in FY2025, down from 74% three years…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is preparing to roll out facial recognition technology to help elderly citizens who often face difficulties with fingerprint verification. NADRA spokesperson Shabbahat Ali, speaking on Geo News’ program Geo Pakistan, said the initiative is aimed at making identity verification more accessible for senior citizens whose fingerprints become harder…
Punjab’s disaster management authority has sounded the alarm over a looming dengue threat, urging residents to step up precautionary measures as mosquito breeding season peaks. Government Ramps Up Prevention Drive Under directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) chief Irfan Ali Kathia has activated emergency protocols. The move places heavy emphasis…
President Asif Ali Zardari has called on Shanghai Electric to deepen its footprint in Pakistan’s energy sector, urging the Chinese company to expand beyond generation projects and invest in upgrading the country’s aging transmission and distribution system. The appeal came during Zardari’s meeting with Shanghai Electric Chairman Wu Lei at the firm’s headquarters on Monday….
Pakistan’s low-cost carrier Fly Jinnah is expanding its international footprint with the launch of direct flights from Lahore to Dubai, beginning October 29, 2025. The new service will operate twice a week — every Wednesday and Sunday — linking Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport with Dubai International Airport. Strengthening UAE Connectivity With the addition of…
Islamabad and Rawalpindi are set to be connected by a new rapid train service, a project officials say will transform daily commuting between the twin cities. The plan, cleared in a meeting chaired by Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday, outlines a direct link between Islamabad’s Margalla Station and Saddar…
