12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (257+ words) Pakistan’s export sector is facing growing disruption as the nationwide goods transporters’ strike continues to block the movement of cargo, containers and commercial shipments. The prolonged strike has created serious concerns for exporters, with containers carrying export consignments reportedly stranded…...

13+ hour ago   (182+ words) Pakistan’s goods transporters’ nationwide strike entered its ninth day on Sunday, August 16, with freight movement remaining suspended and the disruption threatening to deepen losses for exporters, importers, manufacturers and businesses across the country. The strike, which began on August 8, has…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago   (344+ words) Buying a new or used locally assembled car can become easier with Bank Alfalah’s Auto Loan, which offers financing of up to Rs. 3 million along with flexible repayment options and variable markup rates. The facility is available for both brand-new…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago   (230+ words) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the assignment of the additional portfolio of the Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Department to Provincial Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat. According to reports published on August 16, 2026, Rana Sikandar Hayat…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago   (265+ words) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to increase its London operations to seven flights per week, effectively providing a daily direct connection between Pakistan and the UK capital. According to sources, PIA will operate a combined seven weekly flights from…...

20+ hour, 1+ min ago   (307+ words) Kia is reportedly preparing to bring its latest-generation Picanto hatchback to Pakistan, with Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) potentially launching the new model as early as next month. According to automotive expert Suneel Sarfraz Munj, Lucky Motor is working on introducing the…...

17+ hour, 58+ min ago   (208+ words) The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a crackdown against “dead defaulters” to recover long-pending electricity dues, with authorities ordering action against buildings where outstanding bills remain unpaid. According to sources, millions of rupees in electricity arrears have accumulated…...

17+ hour, 48+ min ago   (264+ words) The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued further clarification on rules governing the printing or embossing of retail prices and sales tax on packaging of small confectionery products, including chocolates, candies and toffees. Under the revised clarification, manufacturers will…...

18+ hour, 52+ min ago   (322+ words) Bangladesh have created history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, securing their maiden Test victory on Australian soil. Chasing a modest target of 57 runs, Bangladesh reached 57-1 in just 14.2 overs on Sunday, with Mominul Haque…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago   (204+ words) ‘Koel’ emerged victorious in a traditional donkey cart race held at Native Jetty Bridge as part of Karachi’s Independence Day celebrations. The race, which featured more than 50 donkey carts from different parts of the city, started from Native Jetty Bridge…...