2025 September

Sindh govt confirms December launch of Pink Taxi Scheme for Women, aimed at easing travel for female students and working women in Karachi and beyond. Pink Taxi Scheme Confirmed for December The Sindh government confirmed that the long-awaited Pink Taxi Scheme among Women in the country is going to be officially launched in December 2025....

Petrol, diesel, kerosene, and light diesel prices in Pakistan to increase from October 1, 2025, driven by rising global crude oil rates and refinery adjustments. Expected Fuel Price Hike in October The government of Pakistan is preparing to raise petroleum product prices starting October 1, 2025. This decision comes amid a renewed rally in international...

IMF says Pakistan’s floods unlikely to derail economic growth or revenue targets, with modest losses reported outside Punjab and resilience in agriculture. IMF Maintains Stable Outlook for Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the recent floods in Pakistan will not trigger a significant blow to the economic growth of the country or...

Pakistan introduces cost sharing scheme for electric bikes and rickshaws/loaders with 0% interest, capital subsidies, and digital applications to promote green transport. Green Transport Initiative Unveiled The Pakistan federal government has initiated a scheme of cost sharing of electric bikes along with ricksths/loaders to facilitate sustainable mobility throughout Pakistan. The project will fund approximately 116...

Meta Description: Etihad Airways has resumed flights to Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport after a decade, offering five weekly connections to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Returns to Peshawar The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways has officially started its operations in Peshawar at the Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIAP) in Bengazi after over a decade....

NEPRA approves Rs. 1.98 per unit hike in electricity bills for October 2025, driven by fuel cost adjustments and lower hydropower generation. NEPRA Approves Fuel Cost Adjustment A net increment of 1.98 per unit of electricity costs will be experienced by the electricity consumers in Pakistan in their October 2025 bills. This is a modification...

Islamabad’s Excise Department warns vehicle owners to clear unpaid taxes by October 10, 2025, or face permanent registration cancellation and heavy fines. Excise Department’s Warning The Excise and Taxation Department in Islamabad has been hard on the motor vehicle owners who have not paid their motor vehicle taxes. The government has ensure that all vehicles...

Islamabad plans to modernize its emergency services with rescue drones, motorbikes, and a new operations center to enhance disaster preparedness and response. Capital Development Authority Reviews Emergency Services The Capital Development Authority (CDA) also organized a high-level conference on Capital Emergency Services at the headquarters of the body, which was chaired by CDA Chairman and...

From October 1, Islamabad Traffic Police will strictly enforce penalties on nine biker violations, including one-wheeling, helmetless driving, and underage riders. Crackdown on Traffic Violations The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has declared a rough enforcement drive against the motorcyclists who break the traffic rules beginning October 1. The crackdown, as explained by Senior Superintendent of...

Islamabad Traffic Police introduces new time slots for driving license issuance, offering priority hours for women, seniors, professionals, and students. New License Schedule Announced The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has introduced a new timetable for issuing driving licenses, with the aim of making the process efficient and user-friendly for citizens. The time slots will be...