16-year-olds motorcycle licences Punjab The Punjab government has officially approved a landmark policy allowing 16-year-olds to obtain motorcycle licences and smart identity cards. The new directive, announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aims to balance road safety with the protection of minors’ rights. The move comes after public outrage over a provincewide traffic crackdown that…
FBR revises customs values The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), through the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi, has introduced major revisions to customs values on a wide range of imported paper products. The updated valuation rulings—covering uncoated offset paper, self-adhesive sticker sheets, non-carbon releasing paper, art card, coated boards, and lightweight coated papers—aim to…
Punjab STI recruitment schedule 2025 The Punjab School Education Department has officially released a revised timeline for the ongoing recruitment of School Teacher Interns (STIs) across the province. The updated Punjab STI recruitment schedule 2025 aims to improve transparency, streamline administrative procedures, and ensure that every candidate receives equal access to information throughout the selection…
Bilal Bin Saqib SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, only months after his high-profile appointment. His resignation stems from a legal conflict between his advisory role in…
Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Rules Saudi Arabia is undergoing another notable shift in its social and regulatory landscape, as foreign residents report a further relaxation of the country’s long-standing restrictions on alcohol. According to multiple expatriates living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia alcohol rules have been quietly softened, expanding legal access to alcoholic beverages beyond diplomats…
Manufacturing PMI Manufacturing activity across the globe presented a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture in the latest round of Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. Pakistan’s manufacturing sector made a strong comeback in November, returning to growth after three months of contraction, while the United States recorded stable though moderating expansion. Globally, factory activity has edged…
Instagram three-hashtag limit Instagram may be preparing one of its most significant changes in years, and creators are already noticing the impact. The Meta-owned platform is reportedly testing a new restriction that limits users to adding only three hashtags per post, a drastic shift from the long-standing 30-hashtag allowance. Although Instagram hasn’t officially announced this…
Smart Tagged Baggage Service Samsung has taken a major step forward in smart travel innovation with the launch of its Smart Tagged Baggage Service, introduced in partnership with Turkish Airlines. The new service aims to eliminate one of the biggest headaches for air travelers—lost or delayed luggage—by combining Samsung’s SmartThings Find technology with Turkish Airlines’…
NUML gas leak explosion A tragic incident unfolded at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad on Tuesday when a NUML gas leak explosion inside one of the campus buildings injured several students and staff members. The sudden blast caused panic among hundreds of students attending afternoon classes, while emergency teams rushed to…
Trump World Cup 2026 The White House has officially confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals draw, scheduled for this Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The announcement has added intense political and global media attention to an already high-profile event, as the United States prepares…