Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a significant step towards the welfare of minorities by expanding the scope of the Minority Card Scheme. The number of families eligible for the cards has been increased to 75,000 from the previous 50,000. At a ceremony held in Lahore, attended by men and women from…
On January 13, 2025, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched an ambitious housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of underprivileged families. The Maskan-e-Ravi ‘Zahra Homes’ project, inaugurated in Kala Shah Kaku, is set to provide free 3-marla plots to deserving individuals, offering them the opportunity for a better life through affordable, high-quality…
The Koto Hydropower Project, located in the Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is rapidly approaching its final stage of construction. Set to produce 40.8 megawatts of affordable, clean electricity, this milestone represents not just a major achievement for the province but also a significant contribution to Pakistan’s energy landscape. With the successful completion…
In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s electronics industry, Sapphire Electronics (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited (RCML), has officially joined hands with Samsung Electronics. This strategic partnership, announced on December 23, 2024, aims to manufacture, assemble, and sell Samsung-branded electronic products and home appliances locally. A Major Leap for Local Production…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been on a historic run, with the KSE-100 index surging by 916.43 points on Monday, closing at 109,970.38 — just shy of the coveted 110,000 mark. This nine-day bullish streak has been fueled by improved macroeconomic conditions, investor optimism, and strong sectoral performance. What This Rally Means for the…