Author: Faiza Liaquat
Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting with His Excellency Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, to discuss matters of mutual interest and avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on the minerals and energy sectors. During the meeting, the Federal Minister conveyed his profound respect and admiration for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, acknowledging his visionary leadership and transformative role in advancing the Kingdom’s economic and development agenda. He emphasized that Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations are deeply rooted in shared religious values, cultural affinity,…
The Punjab government has announced major relief for over 300,000 teachers and government employees by directing authorities to complete long-pending promotions across the province. According to an official notification issued by the Directorate of Public Instruction (Elementary) Punjab, all eligible employees in grades 1 to 16 are to be promoted within one month. Promotion orders have been dispatched to the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of all districts, instructing them to ensure timely implementation. The DPI Elementary Punjab has further directed all relevant departments and authorities to clear long-pending promotion cases on a priority basis, many of which have remained unresolved…
The Sindh government has finalized a comprehensive plan to repair and rehabilitate over 550 roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall in Karachi, following a city-wide survey of affected infrastructure. Under the plan, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will repair 106 roads, while the provincial government will rehabilitate another 453 roads across various districts of the metropolitan city. A total budget of Rs25 billion has been allocated for the initiative. The repair and rehabilitation work will be executed under the World Bank–funded Local Government Department’s Competitive and Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) project, aimed at improving urban infrastructure and livability. According…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced facial recognition–based biometric verification to address long-standing difficulties faced by citizens whose fingerprints fade due to age or medical conditions. Many individuals encounter problems when accessing essential services such as banking, SIM registration, property transfers, and housing society transactions, where fingerprint-based biometric verification is mandatory. These challenges are further aggravated by the widespread use of substandard fingerprint readers at service points, despite facilitative mechanisms prescribed by the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. To provide an immediate and effective solution, directives were issued by the Prime Minister of…
Former Balochistan finance minister Mir Khalid Lango on Friday honoured emerging taekwondo athlete Syed Abu Huraira Shah with a cash award of Rs. 100,000, acknowledging his achievements at the national and international level. The award was presented during a meeting at Mir Khalid Lango’s residence in Khalidabad, where he congratulated the young athlete for representing Pakistan on international platforms and earning recognition through his dedication and performance. Mir Khalid Lango lauded Syed Abu Huraira Shah for bringing pride to the country and encouraged him to continue striving for excellence in the sport. He emphasized the importance of supporting young talent…
Pakistan has officially launched its first Pakistan Skills Impact Bond, backed by a Rs. 1 billion government guarantee, marking a significant shift in how the country finances skills development and youth employment. The three-year pilot programme is designed to fund a scalable technical skills initiative with clearly defined outcomes, including internationally recognized certification, job placement, and a minimum of six months of sustained employment for trained participants. The model replaces traditional input-based public spending with a results-driven framework supported by private investment. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb described the initiative as…
The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, marking a major step toward the nationwide rollout of next-generation mobile services. Formal policy directives are expected soon, which will provide a clear framework for telecom operators and investors. According to officials, the forthcoming guidelines will define the objectives, scope, and rules of the auction, while the government will set the base price for each spectrum band. Sources familiar with the matter told Techjuice that the decision to keep base prices relatively low aligns with recommendations from the government’s consultant, aimed at accelerating 5G adoption across Pakistan. The policy will…
The Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar, has inaugurated a road construction project in Bahawalpur with an approved cost of Rs. 741.32 million. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar said the project is part of the “Restore Roads, Prosper Punjab” programme, launched in line with the development vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He stated that the initiative is focused on strengthening road infrastructure in both urban and rural areas of the province to improve mobility and economic activity. The deputy speaker said the road is being constructed under the SAP-VII programme,…
Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been honoured with the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The award recognises Nadeem’s historic performance at the Paris Olympics, where he delivered a monumental 92.97-metre throw to clinch the gold medal. The achievement not only set a new Olympic and world record but also ended a 16-year reign of the previous record held by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen. This landmark victory marked Pakistan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw, placing the country firmly on the…
The Punjab government has announced special arrangements for Basant celebrations in Lahore, including three days of free public transport across the city to facilitate residents during the festivities. The decision was taken during an important meeting held in Lahore, where officials reviewed safety measures and administrative preparations related to the event. Under the plan, buses and rickshaws will operate free of cost throughout Lahore on February 6, 7, and 8. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari confirmed that the free transport initiative aims to ensure smooth mobility for citizens and encourage safe participation in Basant celebrations across the city. She further…
