During my recent holidays, I had the opportunity to visit the Wagah Border, a place filled with excitement and patriotism. Situated on the Grand Trunk Road, it marks the boundary between India and Pakistan. What makes Wagah Border unique is the daily ceremonial closing of the border, known as the “Wagah Border Ceremony” or “Beating…
Next month, consumers will see an increase of Rs4.92 per unit in their electricity bills for the power they consumed in February. This hike has been approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) as an additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA). The Nepra announced this increase on Monday, affecting consumers of all ex-Wapda distribution…
Energy-thirsty Pakistan is determined to move forward with a natural gas pipeline linking it to neighboring Iran. However, concerns loom over potential sanctions from the US for engaging in business with Tehran. At the close of March, Pakistan signaled its intention to seek relaxation on possible sanctions from the United States concerning a natural gas…
The Karachi IT Park project is moving forward with the completion of its schematic and initial designs, indicating a significant step in its development. Sources within the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) informed ProPakistani that the project, led by the Korean Design Consortium, particularly M/S JUNGLIM Consortium, has finalized its conceptualization, schematics, and initial designs….
To ensure BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) beneficiaries receive their financial aid directly into their bank accounts, banks and Microfinance Banks (referred to as banks) are instructed to initiate account openings for beneficiaries. Initially, this framework will be piloted in Karachi and Lahore before potentially expanding to other cities. A. Onboarding of BISP Beneficiaries: Banks…
Today, across Pakistan, Eidul Fitr is being celebrated with the usual excitement and passion. People gathered for congregational prayers throughout the country, marking the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramazan. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended their warm wishes to the nation and Muslims worldwide in individual messages on Wednesday,…
EdfaPay, a leading FinTech company from Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its ambitious plan to extend its financial technology services globally. The company aims to achieve this goal through a strategic partnership with Digikhata, a prominent financial firm based in Pakistan. This collaboration signifies a significant move towards elevating the standards of FinTech services in the…
Following a temporary disruption on Tuesday, internet connections across the country have been fully restored. Although the exact cause behind the brief interruption remains unidentified, insiders speculate it could be linked to a malfunction in an underwater cable. Sources within the industry suggest the outage might be attributed to internal issues. Users of Pakistan Telecommunication…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates heavy rains and thunderstorms in various regions of the country during Eidul Fitr, as reported by ARY News. As per the Met Office, a westerly wave is expected to approach the upper parts of Pakistan starting from April 10, followed by another robust westerly wave on April 12. This…
From the shores of Mexico to the majestic Niagara Falls on the US-Canada border, people across North America gazed at the sky on Monday to witness a total eclipse, celebrating the cosmic spectacle. In Arkansas, amidst this awe-inspiring event, numerous couples exchanged vows in mass weddings. In regions blessed with clear skies, spectators positioned along…