PayPak Mastercard Co-Badge Debit Card Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has taken a pioneering step in Pakistan’s financial landscape by launching the country’s first-ever PayPak–Mastercard Co-Badge Debit Card. Developed in collaboration with PayPak and Mastercard, this innovative product marks a major milestone in enhancing Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem. The breakthrough combines the global acceptance of Mastercard…
FDU Scholarships 2026 Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), one of the most internationally diverse private universities in the United States, has announced its comprehensive scholarship program for the 2026 academic year. For Pakistani students seeking affordable and high-quality education in the USA, these scholarships offer a major opportunity to study at a globally recognized institution without…
CSS Age Limit A Senate sub-committee has put forward sweeping recommendations to reform Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination system, calling for two attempts each year and a significant increase in the upper CSS age limit to 35. The proposals aim to ease long-standing challenges faced by thousands of aspirants preparing for one of the…
Islamabad vehicle emission testing Islamabad has introduced a new and more structured system for vehicle emission testing, marking a major shift in how the city plans to control air pollution, streamline motorway travel, and regulate older vehicles. With the growing number of automobiles in the federal capital and increasing concerns about air quality, the Islamabad…
Gold prices in Pakistan Gold prices experienced another sharp rise both in the local and international markets, extending their upward momentum after a brief dip earlier in the week. This sustained increase comes amid global economic uncertainties, a weakening U.S. dollar, and rising expectations of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors worldwide…
Apple Retail Store Pakistan Air Link Communications, one of Pakistan’s leading smartphone manufacturers and distributors, has announced a major expansion that is set to reshape the country’s technology retail landscape. The company revealed plans to open Pakistan’s first-ever Apple retail store by the end of 2025, a development that marks a significant milestone for both…
Finland Embassy Closure Islamabad Mission to Shut in 2026 Amid Strategic Diplomatic Shift Finland has announced a major overhaul of its global diplomatic network, confirming that its embassy in Islamabad will close by 2026. The decision is part of a broader strategic realignment by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, aimed at strengthening Finland’s presence in…
Safe City camera privacy Pakistan’s Safe City surveillance network has rapidly expanded over the last decade, transforming urban policing into a highly digitized and centralized system. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has marketed this transformation as the “Beginning of a New Police Culture,” promising efficient crime prevention, quick emergency response, and a modern relationship…
Pakistan December 2025 Holidays Pakistan is set to observe multiple official holidays in December 2025, giving citizens several opportunities to enjoy extended breaks before the year comes to an end. According to notifications issued by the Cabinet Division and updates published on government portals, the country will have two public holidays at the beginning of…
Punjab Winter Vacation 2025–26 As the winter season approaches, the Government of Punjab has finalized the much-awaited winter vacation schedule for the academic year 2025–26. According to a report by City42, all public and private schools across the province will observe their winter holidays from December 23, 2025, to January 10, 2026. Schools are scheduled…