Goods Transporters Just Suspended Their Strike. Here’s What You Will Notice at the Market This Week
After nine straight days of parked trucks, the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has suspended its nationwide strike for 40…
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SBP Holds the Policy Rate at 11.5%: What It Means for Borrowers and Savers
The State Bank has held its policy rate at 11.5% for a second consecutive meeting as inflation eases. What the…
Net Metering Is Now Net Billing: What Changed for Solar Homes in Pakistan
NEPRA's Prosumer Regulations replace net metering with net billing, cutting the rate paid for exported solar power for new consumers.…
HEC Postpones Compulsory GRE and HAT Tests for MPhil and PhD to 2027
HEC's policy making standardised tests mandatory for MS, MPhil and PhD admissions has been deferred to Fall 2027. What the…
Dengue Season 2026: Why September and October Are the Dangerous Months
Dengue peaks in Pakistan after the monsoon ends, with the highest-risk window running from 1 September to 31 October. What…
Pakistan vs England Test Series 2026: Schedule, Squad and WTC Stakes
Pakistan open a three-Test tour of England at Headingley on 19 August. The full schedule, what the squad looks like…
BISP 14500 Direct Bank Transfer: How to Link Your Account Before the August 2026 Cutoff
BISP is moving its 14,500-rupee payment straight into bank accounts. Here's who can link, the four pilot cities, the August…
PM Youth Laptop Scheme 2026: Today Is the Last Day to Apply at pmyp.gov.pk
Phase IV of the PM Youth Laptop Scheme closes on August 15, 2026. Here's who still qualifies, the CGPA cut-off,…
Pakistan Flood Warning August 2026: Dam Levels and Cities at Risk
Tarbela is effectively full and the NDMA has warned of low to moderate flooding across four regions. The dam figures,…
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement: What Pakistan Has Signed Up To
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed a pact treating an armed attack on one as an attack on all…
NADRA Just Killed the Chip on Your CNIC. Here’s What Replaces It
From 14 August 2026, NADRA's new Pakistani identity card has no microchip. It carries a secure QR code on the…
Pakistan Independence Day 2026: 14 August Holiday and Traffic Plan
Pakistan marks 79 years of independence on Friday, 14 August 2026. Here is the holiday status, the Islamabad and Rawalpindi…
Petrol Just Got Cheaper, Diesel Just Got Pricier: What the August 12 Price Change Means for Your Wallet
From August 12, petrol in Pakistan is Rs1.70 cheaper per litre at Rs325.92, while high-speed diesel is Rs1.39 more expensive…
Petrol Just Got Cheaper, Diesel Just Got Pricier. Here’s Why That Feels Weird
From 12 August 2026, petrol in Pakistan is cheaper by Rs 1.70 a litre while high-speed diesel is more expensive…