Pakistan Ends Visa Fee for Sikh Pilgrims From India
In a gesture of hospitality for Sikh pilgrims, Pakistan’s government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has announced a waiver on visa fees for Sikh visitors. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shared this news during a Thursday meeting with a delegation of 44 Sikh pilgrims
30 Bottled Water Brands in Pakistan Declared Unsafe for Drinking
In a recent update, the government has declared 30 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological and chemical contaminants, as per findings from the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). The government mandates quarterly assessments of bottled and
Aramco launches its first fuel station in Pakistan
Unveils facility in Lahore. Saudi oil giant Aramco unveiled its first fuel retail station in Pakistan on Tuesday with the launch in Lahore, following the acquisition of a 40% stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan (GO) earlier this year, a statement said. GO, a diversified
HUBCO plans to install EV charging network across Pakistan
Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), is in the process of establishing a venture namely Hubco Green (Private) Limited, dedicated to developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country. The IPP shared the development in its
Hyundai is Offering Elantra Hybrid Test Drive in Islamabad
Hyundai Nishat Motors introduced the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid at the Pakistan Auto Show 2024 last week. This launch marks a milestone as the country’s first locally produced hybrid sedan, part of Hyundai’s CN7 generation of Elantra. Test Drive Opportunity Car enthusiasts can
Toyota and Suzuki Partner to Develop Electric SUV
Toyota has confirmed plans to release an electric vehicle (EV) developed in partnership with Suzuki, marking a significant step in their collaboration. This new electric SUV, set for production in India starting next spring, will be the first Suzuki-designed model offered globally by
UAE Leads Gulf Countries in Creation of New Jobs
The UAE leads the GCC in job opportunities, experiencing an 8% growth in employment in the third quarter, closely followed by Saudi Arabia at 7%, as reported in Cooper Fitch’s latest Gulf employment market study. Recruiters project this hiring trend to continue into
FBR Launches Advance Stock Register System to Stop Tax Evasion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an advanced Stock Register system via the Information Center 2.0 platform. This robust digital infrastructure grants tax officers real-time, in-depth access to registered persons’ data, bolstering transparency and securing compliance with Income Tax (IT) and
UN Day 2024 in Pakistan: A Celebration of Unity and Inclusion
On October 24, 2024, Pakistan celebrated United Nations Day in Islamabad, commemorating 79 years of the UN’s efforts toward global peace and development. Key events included a focus on inclusion, with the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy taking center stage. Minister Ahsan Iqbal, UN
Unveiling Redmi 14C: Where Stylish Design Meets Expansive Display and Seamless Performance
Lahore, Pakistan – 6th October, 2024: Xiaomi today introduced Redmi 14C, seamlessly blending sleek design with impressive performance to enhance daily life. Its ultra-slim body adds a touch of sophistication, while its expansive display makes streaming, gaming, and multitasking more immersive. Powered by
