The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued an official clarification regarding mobile phone taxes following widespread misleading reports on social media claiming a significant reduction in mobile phone taxes. Confusion among consumers and importers prompted PTA to confirm that these claims are entirely false.

Pakistan is currently under a Severe Cold and Snowfall Alert as the country experiences one of the harshest winter spells of the season. The National Emergency Operations Center in coordination with the Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned citizens about extreme cold, heavy snowfall, avalanche risks, and road blockages in multiple regions until January 29. This severe weather is

The 8171 portal is the official digital platform of the Benazir Income Support Programme, allowing registered beneficiaries to check eligibility, confirm payment status, and access disbursement details without visiting offices. It ensures transparency, reduces fraud, and provides nationwide access for both urban and rural families. The portal supports CNIC-based verification via NADRA, is

The BISP Beneficiaries List 2026 provides an updated record of households eligible for financial support under the Benazir Income Support Programme. This official list ensures that only deserving families receive quarterly cash assistance after verification through NSER and NADRA systems. The updated list includes approved low-income families, CNIC-verified households, and eligible recipients

The Islamabad ride-hailing law introduces a formal regulatory framework for online ride-hailing services operating in the capital, approved by the Senate of Pakistan to improve safety, accountability, and transparency in the sector. Previously, ride-hailing platforms expanded without a clear legal structure, but the new legislation sets strict requirements for companies, drivers, and vehicles.

The CM Punjab Tabeer Program 2026 is a key youth empowerment initiative by the Punjab Government, aimed at supporting students and unemployed youth facing financial challenges. With rising education costs and limited job opportunities, this program focuses on education continuity, skill development, and self-reliance. The initiative is designed to convert potential into productivity rather than

Pakistan’s economy is currently at a critical crossroads, and tax justice has become a national necessity rather than just a policy discussion. With rising inflation and wealth concentrated among a small elite, structural fiscal inequities threaten social stability and sustainable economic growth. Experts, including international economist Thomas Piketty and Pakistani specialists, have

The Maryam Nawaz Easy Home Loan 2026, officially called “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar,” is a transformative initiative by the Punjab government aimed at providing affordable housing to low and middle-income families. Launched under the Chief Minister’s vision, the program offers interest-free loans of up to Rs. 1.5 million to help families build their homes. By January 2026, the initiative targets the

The Punjab government has announced the Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026, a social welfare initiative aimed at supporting low-income families during the holy month of Ramadan. Launched under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, the program provides both cash assistance and free ration supplies to help families cope with rising living costs while maintaining dignity and convenience.

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced an important update regarding the introduction of newly designed currency notes. During a press conference following the latest monetary policy announcement, SBP officials confirmed that the design process is nearly complete, with printing scheduled to begin once the federal cabinet grants final approval. Cabinet approval is required before any new notes