3,000 utility store employees laid off in a single day
The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has started a significant restructure that has resulted in the termination of about 3,000 workers in one single day.
Pakistan’s corruption score worsens
Pakistan's position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 has declined two points from 133 in 2023 to 135 in 2024 out of 180 countries.
Govt to cut electricity prices from March
The federal government has decided to cut electricity costs, suggesting a Rs2 per unit reduction in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
CM Gandapur’s helicopter to be converted into Air Ambulance
A decision was made by the cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to transform the government's MI-17 helicopter into an air ambulance by giving its approval.
Senate approves Peca amendment bill
The Senate has approved amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Bill, 2025.
Punjab imposes lifetime ban on stage drama actresses
Punjab's Information and Culture Minister, Azma Bokhari has imposed lifetime ban on stage drama actresses promoting vulgarity.
Punjab bans kite flying permanently ahead of Basant
Punjab has imposed a complete ban on kite flying across the province ahead of Basant.
Karachi among the most polluted cities in the world
The city of lights, Karachi, has been ranked among the most polluted cities in the world.
Imran Khan will be convicted in £190 million case: Faisal Vawda
Senator Faisal Vawda claimed that members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) themselves have planned to eliminate the party’s founder.
Section 144 imposed in Kurram for two months
Section 144 has been enforced in Kurram district for a period of two months, a day after Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javedullah Mehsud was injured.