In a decisive move to protect national road infrastructure and enhance public safety, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced the strict, nationwide enforcement of the Axle Load Management Policy. Under this directive, overloaded heavy transport vehicles are strictly barred from entering motorways and national highways across Pakistan. The policy aims to address…
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In a major development aimed at simplifying housing finance and home loans across Pakistan, 25 leading commercial banks have urged the establishment of a one-window documentation facility at urban development authorities—such as the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). During a high-level consultative session chaired by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), financial institutions, real estate developers,…
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The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance and regional freight associations across the country have officially launched a nationwide, indefinite wheel-jam strike. Heavy transport vehicles—including cargo trucks, multi-axle trailers, container carriers, and oil tankers—have halted freight operations across major industrial hubs and transit routes. With negotiations between transport leaders and federal communications officials remaining unresolved, the…
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The signing of the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye marks a monumental shift in regional geopolitics. While the core objective of this trilateral pact centers on collective deterrence and mutual defense—treating an attack on one as an attack on all—geopolitical analysts and economists recognize its far-reaching economic ramifications. Defense…
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Commercial real estate in Islamabad is witnessing a massive resurgence. During the first two days of its flagship commercial property auction held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) successfully generated a total revenue of Rs. 16.438 Billion. The high-stakes public auction has attracted major corporate groups, developers, and institutional investors, demonstrating…
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Across developing economies, macroeconomic stabilization programs under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mandate strict fiscal discipline. In Pakistan, these adjustments primarily manifest as broad-based sales tax hikes, reduced public subsidies, and state-level austerity measures that heavily impact everyday consumers. However, ongoing public and economic debates highlight a sharp contrast: while the general population shoulders the…
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In a major development for Islamabad’s real estate landscape and urban mobility, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has officially announced the construction of two new signal-free underpasses in the capital city. Executed under the supervision of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), these mega infrastructure projects are set to transform traffic flow across key arterial routes.…
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In a major development for Pakistan’s national infrastructure and regional trade, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a Rs. 300 billion mega-project to upgrade the 790-kilometer Karachi-Quetta-Chaman Highway (N-25) into a modern, 4-lane dualized expressway. Long criticized as a high-risk transit corridor due to narrow lanes and high accident rates, the upgraded Karachi-Chaman Expressway is…
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Buying or selling a motor vehicle in Pakistan has long required physical visits to Excise and Taxation registration offices, standing in long queues, and managing tedious paper documentation. In a major digital breakthrough aimed at improving the ease of doing business, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an online biometric verification service…
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In a historic leap forward for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem and digital economy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially inaugurated Sky47 Karakorum-01, recognized as the country’s largest carrier-neutral, AI-ready cloud and data centre in Islamabad. Boasting an initial capacity of 8.5 Megawatts (MW), this state-of-the-art facility is built to empower high-performance computing, strengthen national cybersecurity, and…
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