During a pivotal meeting on food security, Senator Aimal Wali Khan made shocking allegations about Pakistan’s food safety and regulatory systems. The session, hosted by the Senate Standing Committee on National Food…
Category: Pakistan
Pakistanis Can Visit 33 Countries Without a Visa
According to the most recent Henley Passport Index, Pakistan has secured the 103rd position in the global passport rankings, sharing this spot with Yemen. While this places it among the lower ranks,…
Consumers Likely to Get Low Electricity Bills This Month
As the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has directed power distribution companies, including K-Electric (KE), to refund excess charges collected previously, power consumers across Pakistan are expected to see reduced electricity…
Qatar Airways Clarifies Reports About Closing Offices in Pakistan
Qatar Airways has dismissed reports suggesting it has closed its offices across Pakistan to cut operational costs. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the airline clarified: “Qatar Airways flights to and…
Pakistan Launches First Locally Made Ventilator, AlnnoVent
Pakistan’s Planning Minister, Ahsan Iqbal, inaugurated the country’s first locally manufactured ventilator, AlnnoVent, on Monday, describing it as a milestone in achieving technological self-reliance. The AlnnoVent AVB-100, developed by Karachi-based Alsons Group,…
Karachi Inter Board Announces Good News for Students
Karachi’s Inter Board office has seen long queues of students submitting scrutiny forms following widespread dissatisfaction with the recently released intermediate part-1 results for 2024. To provide some relief, the scrutiny fee…
New Air Ambulance Service Begins Operations in Pakistan
Sky Wings, a private aviation company, has introduced an air ambulance service in Pakistan. This initiative follows the Edhi Foundation’s efforts in providing similar services. The company’s first air ambulance, a Piper…
Iran Considers Buying JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets from Pakistan
Iran is reportedly exploring the option of acquiring JF-17 Block III fighter jets, a joint product of Pakistan and China. This development has surprised many, as it was widely anticipated that Iran…
Chickens Prices Increase Massively Across Pakistan
The cost of live broiler chickens and chicken meat has witnessed a dramatic rise in the past two weeks, with prices reaching record levels in Rawalpindi. Market reports indicate that live broiler…
NHA Increases Toll Tax on Highways and Motorways Yet Again
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced another increase in toll tax rates for highways and motorways, set to take effect on January 5, 2025. This marks the third hike in just…