A parliamentary watchdog has flagged serious discrepancies in the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase-II), revealing that over a thousand laptops meant for students have either vanished or been stolen. An audit report presented to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) subcommittee stated that 1,011 laptops distributed under the federal program were untraceable. Authorities have since managed…
LAHORE — Pakistan is preparing to overhaul how it tracks crop production, turning to satellite technology to settle long-standing disputes over agricultural statistics — particularly Punjab’s contested cotton output figures. For years, conflicting numbers from government crop reporting agencies and private sector groups have undermined agricultural planning, making it harder to set realistic import and…
NATHIA GALI – In a rare show of agreement, the PML-N-led federal government and PTI’s administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) appear united on revisiting how funds are distributed among provinces through the National Finance Commission (NFC). Both sides are advocating a reduced weight for population in the resource-sharing formula, a stance that could significantly reshape…
As Pakistan reels from catastrophic flooding that has displaced thousands and destroyed livelihoods, smartphone manufacturer TECNO has teamed up with the Alkhidmat Foundation to deliver urgent relief to affected communities. The disaster, triggered by relentless rains, has claimed lives, left hundreds injured, and forced families to survive without food, shelter, or basic necessities. In response,…
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has dismissed speculation that it plans to outlaw Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), saying such a move would harm businesses and stall the country’s push to expand its technology sector. The clarification came during a Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting, where lawmakers raised questions over online privacy and internet access. VPNs…
Google is giving developers two years to bring their Android TV and Google TV apps up to speed: by August 2026, all apps on these platforms must include 64-bit support. The move aligns TV app development with a policy Google introduced for Android mobile apps back in 2019, marking another step toward fully phasing out…
Islamabad — The federal government has signaled a stronger push to revive Pakistan’s auto industry, unveiling plans for tariff reforms, stricter quality controls, and incentives to boost local manufacturing. Speaking at the Auto Parts Summit 2025, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar assured industry leaders of direct government backing. “We want you…
The federal government is considering a shake-up of the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, with plans to cut the provinces’ current share of federal revenue from the divisible pool. At present, provinces receive 57.5 percent, but officials say Islamabad is preparing to formally ask for a reduction. If provincial governments resist, the center is mulling…
Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited is preparing to step deeper into the country’s energy landscape, with its board authorizing management to pursue potential investments and acquisitions in the oil marketing sector. The decision was taken at a board meeting on August 21, 2025, and later disclosed to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The company has been…
Pakistan football has taken a bold step by appointing Nolberto Solano, the former Peru international and Newcastle United midfielder, as head coach of both the senior and U23 men’s national teams. A Realistic Start, with Long-Term Ambitions Speaking at his introduction alongside Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Syed Mohsen Gilani, Solano struck a careful balance…
