education
The Punjab government has approved a new admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges, introducing reforms designed to improve transparency. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where several important healthcare-related measures were also discussed in detail. Under the revised
Business
The government has expanded its Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification scheme, enabling citizens to purchase electric scooters on interest-free instalments. Under the initiative, consumers can access popular Yadea scooter models, including M3H, T5L, and VELAX, with a government subsidy of Rs50,000 applied per unit. Buyers will benefit from a
Business
Pakistan held its second round of economic review talks with IMF presenting detailed figures on revenue shortfalls, tax collection, and fiscal performance. The IMF expressed concern over Pakistan missing the annual tax target of Rs12.97 trillion, as the Federal Board of Revenue managed Rs11.74 trillion only. Officials explained
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened strongly on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing the historic 160,000 mark for the first time during early trade. At 10:15am, the benchmark index stood at 161,188.80 points, reflecting a sharp gain of 1,908.71 points or 1.2
Health
A vaccination worker was assaulted by a group of women during the ongoing Human Papillomavirus immunisation campaign in Mandi Bahauddin on Thursday. Police confirmed the incident took place at Chak No 38, where Lady Health Worker Ghulam Sughra was beaten and thrown to the ground while vaccinating children. An FIR
Business
The Punjab government has approved the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in commercial areas, removing earlier hurdles that slowed infrastructure development. In a regulatory shift, the Local Government Department has abolished the requirement for District Design Committee approval to establish petrol pumps or charging stations. Businesses can now set
World
The United Arab Emirates has revised its visa requirements by making it mandatory for applicants to submit the outer cover page of their passport. The new condition was reported by Khaleej Times and confirmed by Amer centers, which process visa and residency services across the country for international travelers. According
education
Merriam-Webster has unveiled a new edition of its Collegiate Dictionary, marking the most extensive update in years with more than five thousand additions. The revision includes new words, fresh senses for existing entries, and technical terms reflecting how rapidly language adapts to scientific, cultural, and social changes. Editors said
National
The National Database and Registration Authority has announced a special mobile registration facility for overseas Pakistanis residing in Saudi Arabia this week. According to NADRA, a mobile team will be available in city of Dammam on September 26 and 27 to provide multiple documentation services to Pakistanis. The services will
Health
The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology has warned that it may suspend services under the Health Card program from October 1 if outstanding dues remain unpaid. As per the details, hospital management has formally notified State Life Insurance, which oversees the scheme, that unpaid liabilities now stand at nearly Rs1.5
National
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has approved new guidelines enabling close relatives to perform Hajj on behalf of registered pilgrims unable to travel due to death or illness. Officials confirmed that the updated policy aims to safeguard the spiritual aspirations of families while ensuring that allocated slots are not wasted
Sports
Babar Azam is expected to make his return in the upcoming T20 International series against South Africa following the inconsistent batting performances of Pakistan. The right-hander last featured in a T20 International against South Africa in December, but since then selectors overlooked him while citing concerns about his strike