World
US to Charge $250 'Integrity Fee' on Visas
The United States is set to introduce a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250 for most international travellers applying for non-immigrant visas, as part of
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National
Electricity Users Bear the Cost of Corruption: Report
A new report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed that eight electricity distribution companies overbilled consumers by a staggering Rs244 billion during the 2023–24 fiscal
Sports
WCL Integrity Questioned After Points Dispute
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has hit another roadblock after the Pakistan Champions refused to accept a shared outcome in their abandoned match against the India
National
Watch: 14 Years Boy Dies After Torture in Swat Madrassa
A 14-year-old boy named Farhan has died in the Khawazakhela area of Swat after reportedly being subjected to prolonged physical abuse by three of his madrassa
education
Public Universities See Major Fee Increase
Punjab University has implemented a significant hike in its fee structure, with increases of up to 59% for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The new rates are effective
Sports
New Rules Target Age Fraud in Sports
In a major step to uphold transparency and integrity in youth sports, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has introduced strict new regulations to combat age fraud in under-
Technology
PTA Forms Emergency Centre for Telecom During Floods
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched the National Emergency Telecommunication Coordination Centre (NETCC) to oversee and ensure uninterrupted telecom services amid ongoing and potential flood emergencies across
Business
Solar Panel Import Value Revised by Customs
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has announced an increase in the customs value of imported solar panels, revising it from $0.08 per watt to $0.
Technology
Pakistan Proposes Age Checks for Social Platforms
The Senate of Pakistan has put forward a new bill that aims to ban individuals under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Introduced on Monday,
Business
Rupee Shows Resilience Against Major Currencies
Pakistan’s foreign exchange market displayed relative stability on Monday, with the US Dollar maintaining its position at Rs. 288.3 for buying and Rs. 288.6 for
National
Pakistan Proposes Five Sites for UNESCO Heritage Status
Pakistan is moving ahead with plans to have five of its historic and cultural landmarks nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Archaeological Heritage List. The Functional Committee
National
NADRA Introduces New Passport and Child ID Rules
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced significant updates to its identity documentation procedures, introducing new requirements for children’s records and expanding the legal recognition
Sports
Pakistan Risks Relegation in ICC’s Test Revamp
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is weighing a major overhaul of Test cricket by introducing a two-division system to tackle ongoing financial and competitive imbalances in the
National
How to Challenge Wrong E-Challans Online in Punjab
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a new email-based complaint system aimed at helping citizens challenge incorrect e-challans without physically visiting traffic offices. This
weather
Watch: Vehicles Swept Away as Monsoon Batters Margalla Hills
A sudden and intense downpour over the Margalla Hills on Monday led to flash floods in Islamabad’s Saidpur village, causing panic among locals and tourists. The powerful
National
Grave Exhumation Ordered Amid Honour Killing Outrage
A judicial magistrate in Quetta has ordered the exhumation of a woman’s grave in connection with an alleged honour killing in Balochistan. The decision follows a police