UNICEF Warns as Pakistan Misses School Enrolment Goals
Despite a declared “education emergency,” Pakistan still has 22 million children aged 5 to 16 out of school — a figure that dwarfs most nations. The situation worsens as UNICEF projects a global decline in education aid by nearly one-quarter over the…
Senate Panel Slams Food Ministry Over Export Lapses
The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Thursday grilled the Ministry over prolonged administrative lapses, repeated violations in agriculture exports, and negligence in handling critical assets, while also scrutinizing…
Earthquake Rattles Multiple Districts Across KP
An earthquake struck large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, sending tremors across over a dozen districts and causing widespread alarm. According to initial reports, the tremors were felt in Charsadda, Chitral, Lower Dir, and Khyber, as well as…
Public Funds Misused in PTV, PEMRA, Audit Finds
The Audit Report 2024–25 has exposed serious financial mismanagement and procedural violations amounting to Rs. 3.9 billion in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and its attached departments. Covering the fiscal year 2023–24, the audit…
Heads of autonomous bodies under Cabinet Division works as PAOs
ISLAMABAD (Sept 2) Federal government authorized the heads of autonomous bodies under Cabinet Division as Principal Accounting Officers (PAOs). The notification states, “In exercise of powers conferred under Regulation 5 of the Financial Management and…
ARFC — The Strategic Vision
Omay Aimen The announcement of the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day did not arrive as a ceremonial statement; it marked a decisive turn in South Asia’s shifting balance of power. For decades, Pakistan…
PRL Resumes Operations after 15 days
TT ISLAMABAD (2 Sept) – Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has restarted its refinery operations from September 2, 2025, according to the intimation to Pakistan Stock Exchange. “Further to the announcement made on August 15, 2025 regarding regeneration…
petrol increased by Rs 1 per litre from June 1
ISLAMABAD (june1) -Consumers will see a slight increase in petrol prices, with the federal government announcing a Rs 1.00 per litre hike effective June 1, 2025, bringing the new price to Rs 253.63. In contrast, the price of high-speed diesel will remain…
SNGPL notices to defaulting federal & provincial Govts owe Rs. 3.7136 b
Lahore (May 30) – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) issued reminder notices to several public sector organizations and departments for the payment of long-outstanding dues. The company urges all such public sector entities to settle their dues…
SNGPL’S highest 75% cash Dividend FY 23-24
LAHORE (May 22) -The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest ever profitability, recording a profit before tax of Rs. 29,843 million and a profit after tax of…