Pakistan’s Government Debt Rises by Rs. 16 Billion Per Day
Pakistan’s federal government debt again rose in June 2026 to Rs. 83.642 trillion, figures provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)…
SBP Tightens Prize Bond Reporting Rules for Banks
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new guidelines for banks processing Premium Prize Bond (PPB) transactions that tighten reporting…
Petrol Price Gets Small Cut, Diesel More Expensive
The government has announced a further little cut in the price of fuel, but has raised the cost of diesel. With effect from Tuesday, petrol’s…
IESCO announces power outages in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other areas
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Thursday announced planned power outages in different parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum,…
Apple Music Set to Launch Officially in Pakistan
Apple Music is apparently getting ready for a proper launch in Pakistan as local users are now getting Pakistan-specific membership options…
NADRA Warns Public About Fake Tracking IDs on Social Media
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens to beware of bogus tracking IDs and misinformation being spread…
Banks to remain closed for 3 days this week
This week, all banks in Pakistan will stay closed for three consecutive days, due to the public holiday of Independence Day and the customary…
PTA Received Nearly 5,000 Telecom Complaints in June 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received 4,901 consumer complaints against telecom companies in the country in June 2026.…
Apple Still Plans Major Glass-Focused iPhone Redesign for 2027
Despite reports that Apple has dropped plans for a big iPhone redesign centred around glass, the company is still on track to deliver a…
FBR Doubles Tax on Social Media Earnings of Non-Filer Influencers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed double the rate of withholding tax on the income of social media platforms for digital content…