Author: Faiza Liaquat
In a key development ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has updated the national electoral roll, revealing that the country now has 134,428,577 registered voters as of July 1, 2025. This milestone reflects the ECP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic participation and maintain a transparent, accurate, and inclusive electoral system. The latest voter data shows a notable gender split, with male voters accounting for 72,124,209 (53.65%) and female voters at 62,344,368 (46.35%). While the gap remains, the rising number of registered women is a positive indicator of growing civic engagement, particularly among historically underrepresented…
Pakistan has officially launched its first-ever National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) company, a groundbreaking move set to transform the country’s maritime capabilities and port infrastructure. The initiative is backed by a strategic alliance between key stakeholders, including the Port Qasim Authority, Karachi Port Trust, Gwadar Port Authority, and the National Logistics Corporation (NLC). This newly established, state-supported entity will offer Pakistan a much-needed in-house solution for dredging and marine services an area that has long been dependent on costly foreign contractors and infrequent service cycles. Ending Dependence on Foreign Dredging Contractors For decades, Pakistan’s seaports have relied on international…
The NUST Rocket Team has carved a name for Pakistan in global rocketry by earning the “Most Dedicated Team” award at the Mach-25 international rocket competition in the UK. With their groundbreaking project RAHBAR, the team showcased Pakistan’s first student-developed rocket with a fully functional CanSat system a milestone achievement in student aerospace innovation. After months of rigorous designing, prototyping, and testing, the rocket passed all technical inspections and was cleared for launch. Although unfavorable weather in the UK halted the rocket’s flight, it didn’t stop the NUST team from making a powerful impression. The organizers lauded the team’s perseverance,…
In a remarkable show of support from overseas Pakistanis, remittance inflows surged to a record-breaking $38.3 billion in FY25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. This marks a 27% increase compared to $30.3 billion in FY24 — a difference of $8 billion, showcasing the resilience of Pakistanis abroad during economically challenging times. The month of June 2025 alone saw remittances of $3.406 billion, up 8% from June 2024, although slightly down from May 2025. Country-wise, Saudi Arabia remained the top contributor for the full fiscal year, sending $9.345 billion, followed by the UAE ($7.869 billion), the…
In a game-changing move for local cricket fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to launch a dedicated mobile app and digital broadcast platform that will live-stream domestic matches, provide match highlights, player interviews, and more. This long-awaited platform will give much-needed exposure to grassroots cricket including tournaments like the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and National T20 Cup and help bridge the gap between fans and rising talent. According to PCB’s Director of Domestic Cricket, Abdullah Khurram Niazi, the app is part of a broader modernization strategy to make Pakistan’s domestic structure more professional, visible, and commercially viable.
Pakistan’s U18 men’s hockey team has blazed through the group stage of the Asia Cup 2025, securing four consecutive victories, scoring 25 goals, and conceding just four, to finish top of Pool A. With dominant wins over Hong Kong China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and hosts China, the young Greenshirts now face Malaysia in the semi-final on July 11, in what promises to be a thrilling, high-stakes battle. This flawless campaign marks a bold resurgence for Pakistan’s hockey future and rekindles hopes for continental glory at the grassroots level.
Pakistan’s booming tech sector has just marked a major win software exports have crossed the $1 billion mark in just 11 months of the fiscal year 2024–25, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This represents a 27.4% increase from the $793 million recorded during the same period last year. It’s the first time ever that software exports alone have crossed the billion-dollar mark within a span of less than a year and it signals how fast Pakistan is rising as a global player in the IT space. 📈 A Strong Surge Across IT and ITeS…
The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is taking bold strides in equipping Pakistan’s workforce for the future. At the closing ceremony of its second Generative AI course, PEC announced plans to train 45,000 engineers over the next three years — an ambitious target that reflects the council’s strategic alignment with Pakistan’s digital transformation goals. From over 4,000 enrollees, 1,180 engineers successfully completed the free 6-week course, earning internationally recognized QR-certified credentials. In collaboration with Aspire Pakistan, Pak Angels (Silicon Valley), and iCodeGuru, the course aimed to embed AI skills into the heart of engineering disciplines. The top 10 engineers and 3…
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has unveiled a transformative Rs. 364 billion budget for education in fiscal year 2025–26. Announced by Education Minister Faisal Tarakai, the plan targets tech upgrades, school infrastructure, and access to quality learning for all. Key highlights include: The government’s strategy also promises full classroom furniture for every school by year-end, reinforcing its push toward an inclusive, digitally empowered education system. This initiative reflects KP’s ambition to not only modernize public schooling but also raise educational standards across rural and underserved areas.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has achieved a historic milestone as its CA and CAF qualifications are now globally recognized by Ecctis UK, an international authority for benchmarking educational credentials. This accreditation confirms the rigor and quality of Pakistan’s accountancy education and elevates the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation to the ranks of internationally respected credentials. Students and professionals can now benefit from enhanced global mobility, recognition, and credibility in their careers. ICAP’s progress marks a significant step in aligning Pakistan with global financial and educational standards, and this development is expected to encourage more international opportunities, partnerships,…