Federal government employees set to retire from July 1, 2025 will see a significant change in how their pensions are calculated, following the approval of a new relief package. According to a memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, all federal pensioners—new and existing—will now receive uniform percentage increases in their pensions. More importantly, five…
ISLAMABAD – Millions of electricity consumers across Pakistan will see a modest cut in their electricity bills over the next few months, following a new decision by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). The regulator has approved a Rs. 1.8881 per unit reduction in electricity rates as part of a quarterly tariff adjustment, offering…
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following his involvement in a criminal investigation in the United Kingdom. The 24-year-old batter is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police, although the specific nature of the allegations remains undisclosed. According to sources within the PCB, Haider was interviewed under caution…
Just hours before boarding their flight to Australia, Pakistan Shaheens have made unexpected last-minute adjustments to their squad for the upcoming Top End T20 Series, a move that signals both urgency and opportunity. Haider Ali Out Amid Legal Troubles The most notable omission is middle-order batter Haider Ali, who has been dropped following a criminal…
Just hours before their first ODI clash with Pakistan, the West Indies have suffered a significant blow: promising fast bowler Matthew Forde has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained during training. Forde, 23, dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch on Wednesday, putting an abrupt halt to what has been a…
Honor has taken a major step toward making phone upgrades less painful—especially for users juggling different operating systems. The company has rolled out a major update to its Device Clone app, now enabling seamless, wireless data transfers across Android, iOS, and Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next platforms. In practical terms, this means you can move your files,…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the operational license of Xtreme Solutions (Private) Limited for a month, citing repeated and unresolved violations of financial reporting and regulatory payment obligations. This move comes after nearly three years of ignored notices, missed deadlines, and absent communication from the Islamabad-based data service provider. License Pulled After Years…
In a major step toward organizing its rapidly growing space sector, Pakistan has completed the first draft of a comprehensive Space Regulatory Framework — a landmark initiative that could shape the country’s space activities for years to come. The Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB), the central body responsible for overseeing space-related matters, has circulated…
ISLAMABAD — In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s higher education sector, the National University of Technology (NUTECH) has earned global recognition by ranking among the world’s most innovative institutions. NUTECH topped the “Technology Development and Application” category in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Rankings 2025, outpacing over 1,300 universities from around the globe….
In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed petitions opposing the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) planned auction of six Bahria Town properties, clearing the way for the sale set for August 7. The contested assets include five properties in Rawalpindi and one in Islamabad. The decision came from a division bench led…
