LAHORE — Despite a steady increase in sugar supply, consumers in Lahore are still paying well above the official rates, exposing the Punjab government’s failure to rein in profiteering at the retail level. While wholesale markets are reportedly following the government’s fixed price of Rs173 per kilogram, residents across various neighborhoods continue to face inflated … Read more

In a bid to overhaul Sindh’s strained public transport system, the provincial government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a new passenger train service between Rohri and Karachi. The initiative is being positioned as a daily commuter-friendly route, aiming to shift some of the pressure off crowded highways and buses. The decision emerged from … Read more

As Pakistan gears up for its 78th Independence Day, the Islamabad district administration has rolled out a strict measure to keep celebrations in check: a complete ban on the sale and use of plastic horns, commonly known as bajas or vuvuzelas. Clampdown Targets Noise Pollution The decision, announced just days before August 14, is part … Read more

In a first for Pakistan’s financial sector, Allied Bank has stepped into the metaverse, launching a fully interactive virtual banking experience aimed at tech-savvy consumers. The initiative offers customers access to a 3D virtual branch—accessible via desktop or mobile—where they can navigate and interact with banking services in a gamified, immersive environment. It’s a significant … Read more

In a move to fast-track the shift toward greener transport, Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs. 9 billion subsidy program aimed at making electric bikes and rickshaws more affordable for citizens across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Industries and Production, targets the distribution of 116,000 electric bikes and … Read more