HeadlinesMaritime minister invites proposals for Karachi Port Trust land development, eyes joint venture for industrial park
Minister for Maritime Affairs urges business community to invest in shipping infrastructure, pledges full government support for new projects at Karachi Port
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesCustoms enforcement seizes Rs38.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes
Customs intercepts truck loaded with concealed foreign-origin cigarettes near Quetta, marking another victory against smuggling operations in Pakistan
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesGovernment expands power sector privatisation drive, includes additional plants
Privatisation plan now includes Jamshoro Power Plant and two LNG-fired power plants
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to publish long-delayed Governance and Corruption Report before IMF executive board meeting
Decision is part of Pakistan’s efforts to meet key benchmarks under the $7 billion IMF bailout, with a focus on improving transparency and governance across the public sector
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesPPL commences oil production at Dhok Sultan-03 Well, boosting Pakistan’s energy security
Oil produced from the Dhok Sultan-03 well will be sold to Attock Refinery, while gas sales are directed to SNGPL
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan's true urban population reaches 88%, nearly double official figures, World Bank study reveals
A World Bank report highlights a significant discrepancy between official urbanisation data and reality, showing that 88% of Pakistan's population lives in urban-like areas; real urban growth is occurring in smaller towns and peri-urban areas
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesPunjab launches e-challan system in Gujranwala; Sindh High Court questions heavy traffic fines in Karachi
1,066 high-definition surveillance cameras to monitor traffic enforcement in Gujranwala; SHC seeks response from Sindh officials over complaints of excessive e-challan penalties in Karachi
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesQatar’s Al-Thani Group to divest its stake in Port Qasim power project amid payment delays: report
Decision follows unresolved dues and rising foreign exchange constraints; Port Qasim plant warns of possible suspension as Pakistan’s FDI challenges deepen
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesPIA flight operations face major disruption amid engineers’ protest and safety compliance row
National airline accused of using unauthorised third-party maintenance as engineers warn of safety risks; spox says flight operations are gradually returning to normal
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesCommerce ministry backs creation of Minerals Division for coordinated oversight
Proposal aims to regulate gemstone sector, strengthen coordination through CCI, and boost exports
Nov 5, 2025
HeadlinesGovt vows support for EV bike industry as Haroon Akhtar chairs key meeting on local production targets
SAPM assures manufacturers of incentives amid concerns over sales tax hike from 1% to 18%; stresses local manufacturing to boost economy and cut emissions
Nov 4, 2025
HeadlinesSenate approves 120-day extension of Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar moves resolution under Article 89(2)(a)(ii) to extend ordinance validity beyond November 5
Nov 4, 2025