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Pakistan Govt Closes Utility Stores Corporation
Pakistan's federal government confirmed on July 16, 2025, its plan to shut down the loss-making Utility Stores Corporation (USC) by…
Pakistan Reveals 40,000 Zaireen Never Returned After Visits to Iran, Iraq, and Syria
Pakistan's federal government has established a centralised system to organise pilgrimages to holy sites in Iran, Iraq, and Syria, following…
UK Removes Pakistan from Air Safety List: Path Cleared for Direct Flights
The United Kingdom has officially removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, enabling Pakistani airlines to apply for operating permits…
PTCL Telenor Merger Hearing: PTCL to Present $1 Billion Investment Plan Under CCP
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is preparing to defend its $1 billion investment plan during a hearing with the Competition…
Sugar Shortage Intensifies in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
In July 2025, the sugar crisis in Pakistan worsened, with widespread shortages reported in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and nearby areas. Market…
Petrol Diesel Price Increase: Rates Rise for July 16-31, 2025
The federal government of Pakistan has increased the prices of petrol and diesel for the second half of July 2025,…
PML-N Gains Extra Seat in KP Assembly, PTI-P and ANP
On July 16, 2025, Pakistan's Election Commission (ECP) ruled that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) could claim an additional reserved…
Pakistan Retail’s Association Criticizes Harsh Tax Measures in Finance Act 2025
The organised retail sector in Pakistan is encountering significant challenges due to strict tax policies, as highlighted by the Chainstore…
Aleema Khan Praises Unity Amid Aliya Hamza Protest Dispute
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) encountered internal tensions on July 14, 2025, after a meeting of parliamentarians in Lahore. Aleema Khan,…