DUBAI (October 16, 2025): The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced an exclusive zero-percent installment plan for UAE residents — including Pakistani expatriates — allowing them to pay Emirates ID and other ICP service fees in easy, interest-free installments. This initiative, launched during GITEX Global 2025, is part of…
The National Savings Centre (NSC) Muzaffarabad has officially announced the results for the Rs. 750 Prize Bond Draw held in October 2025. This much-awaited quarterly draw brought exciting news for lucky winners, with substantial cash prizes distributed among top bondholders across Pakistan. The first prize winner takes home a grand reward of Rs. 1,500,000, while…
The Punjab government has officially announced a salary increase for laborers across the province, marking a major step toward improving workers’ welfare and addressing inflation challenges. The new daily wage structure applies to skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers, ensuring fair compensation for their hard work and contribution to Punjab’s economy. The formal notification was issued…
Islamabad (October 14, 2025): Good news for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) beneficiaries — the government of Pakistan has officially introduced the BISP WhatsApp Complaint System 2025.This system allows registered women and eligible families to report payment issues, biometric verification errors, or deductions directly via WhatsApp, without visiting any office. With this initiative, BISP continues…
In a major push toward sustainable mobility, Faysal Bank has launched an exclusive electric bike financing offer in collaboration with Revoo Electric. This limited-time deal allows customers to own Revoo’s latest electric bike models — the C32 Young and A12 — on affordable monthly installments starting from just Rs. 7,146. The initiative aims to make…
For Pakistanis looking for a secure and consistent source of monthly income, the Behbood Regular Income Certificates (RICs) offered by the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) continue to be a trusted choice. Backed by the Government of Pakistan, these certificates provide investors with guaranteed monthly returns — making them an ideal savings plan for…
The Punjab Government has officially launched the Punjab Solar Panel Scheme 2025, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping families reduce electricity bills and shift toward clean, renewable energy. Under this program, the government will provide six solar panels (plates) to each eligible household, completely free of cost or through easy financing. This move is part…
In a major step toward digital transformation, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has approved a new system that will allow beneficiaries to receive their Kafalat and children’s education stipends directly in their mobile wallets — without visiting banks or payment camps. The initiative, developed in partnership with EasyPaisa, JazzCash, and other mobile banking platforms,…
The UAE Dirham (AED) maintained a steady position against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, showing no major fluctuations as the buying rate stood at Rs. 76.95 and the selling rate at Rs. 77.95. Currency analysts note that while the rupee has stabilized in recent sessions, the AED to PKR rate remains under…
The price of gold in Pakistan has seen another sharp increase, as rates continue to climb across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, and Peshawar. According to the latest data from the Karachi Sarafa Jewellers Association, the 24-karat gold rate per tola has reached Rs. 431,800, showing a consistent upward trend amid ongoing global…