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Why Your Client Pays Less Than the Invoice in Pakistan
A business paying you for goods, services or a contract must deduct tax from the gross amount, advances included. How to keep the credit.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
Articles by Ali Akhtar
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What Your Workplace Must Provide by Law in Pakistan
Water points must be marked in a language most workers read, toilets separated by sex, and an injury costing two days off is notifiable.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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The Workers Profit Fund Nobody Claims in Pakistan
Covered companies pay five per cent of profits into a workers fund each year. You can encash the units in your name at any time.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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How to Check a Housing Scheme Before Buying a Plot
The authority publishes approved schemes with blocks, plot counts and mortgaged plots, plus a separate illegal list. Five checks before you pay.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Advance Tax When You Buy at an Auction in Pakistan
Advance tax is collected from the buyer on the sale price, including confiscated goods, and again with every instalment you pay.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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The Rs 200,000 Tax on a Foreign Domestic Worker Visa
Two hundred thousand rupees is collected when the visa is issued or renewed, and the section states plainly that it is adjustable.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Tax on Commission and Brokerage Income in Pakistan
The payer deducts before you see it, and netting off your commission is treated as payment. Who must deduct, and how to keep the credit.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Advance Tax When You Buy or Transfer a Vehicle in Pakistan
No advance tax is collected on a transfer more than five years after first registration. And you should not pay it twice on a new car.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Petrol Up Rs 2.29 to Rs 346.16 From Today
Petrol is Rs 346.16 and diesel Rs 372.03 from 3 September. Two rises in two days add Rs 3.37 to petrol and Rs 1.62 to diesel.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Revised Basic Pay Scales 2026 for Government Employees
House Rent Allowance is frozen at its 30 June level and the 7 per cent does not count for pension. Read in the Finance Division memorandum.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Tax on Bank Profit and Savings in Pakistan
Tax is deducted before profit reaches you, on bank deposits, National Savings and Post Office accounts. Why your return looks lower.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Filers Pay No Advance Tax on Home Electricity in Pakistan
Section 235 does not apply to a domestic consumer whose name is on the Active Taxpayer List. A monthly saving most households never claim.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How Salary Tax Is Deducted in Pakistan
Tax comes off at your average rate for the year. Give payroll evidence of other tax withheld and credits, and the monthly deduction drops.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How Banks Decide Your Home Loan in Pakistan
The bank can lend 90 per cent, and total repayments cannot pass 65 per cent of income. Existing loans count. What proof is accepted.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Child Custody and Guardianship in a Punjab Family Court
Custody is who the child lives with. Guardianship is legal authority. Visitation is its own entry. Filing the wrong one costs months.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Capital Gains Tax on Property in Pakistan
The gain is what you sold it for minus what it cost. The holding period reduction was removed in 2022. What to keep as proof.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Get Medical Help from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
Support of up to Rs 1 million for major illness, with an income limit of Rs 74,000 a month. Who qualifies, who cannot, and where to start.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Complain When an Insurance Claim Is Refused
The Federal Insurance Ombudsman takes complaints against insurers at no cost and without a lawyer. What it covers, and the papers to gather.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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What Tax You Pay When You Buy or Sell Property
Sellers pay under 236C and buyers under 236K. Both are advance tax you can set against your annual bill, not a charge that vanishes.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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How to Apply for the Apna Ghar Housing Loan
Banks approved Rs 279 billion and disbursed Rs 38 billion. The deposit you need, the income test, and what the gap means for you.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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What a Bank Locker in Pakistan Actually Covers
Locker cover is set by size and stops at theft, robbery, dacoity and fire. Cash is excluded by name, and a claim needs receipts you may not have.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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What Sindh Property Tax Actually Costs
The 25 per cent applies to annual rental value from a table, not to what the house is worth. How the figure is built and what to check first.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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What Your Bank Charges You, and What Is Free
Raast transfers cost nothing, while interbank charges past a monthly allowance. The fees that quietly recur, and how to see them all.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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What a Car Loan in Pakistan Actually Costs
The cap counts every bank together, engine size sets your tenure, and a KIBOR linked rate can move your instalment. What to ask first.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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What You Actually Keep Selling on Daraz
Commission is the first of five deductions, and the zero commission offer expires. How to work a real order before you commit stock.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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National Savings Profit Rates in Pakistan
Every rate read on savings.gov.pk, effective 18 July 2026. Which schemes are restricted, what tax comes off, and why a rate is not a return.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Get Paid by Google AdSense in Pakistan
AdSense pays into Pakistan by wire transfer once you clear the threshold. The address PIN, the bank details, and what your bank takes.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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X Ends Creator Revenue Sharing on 7 September
X retires Creator Revenue Sharing on 7 September 2026, read on its own help page. Pakistan is reportedly absent from the replacement programme.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Emergency and Helpline Numbers in Pakistan
The numbers worth saving now, each with a note on whether we read it at source or it is only reported. Plus the calls that are always fraud.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Open a Roshan Digital Account
A Roshan Digital Account opens from abroad with no branch visit. Who qualifies, what it does, and where applications actually get stuck.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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What to Do If You Lose Your CNIC
Replacing the card is only half of it. How the NADRA replacement works, and why checking the SIMs on your CNIC is the step nobody takes.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Apply for a New Water Connection
There is no single WASA. Which office serves you, the documents, the survey and demand notice, and why old dues attach to the property.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Pay Punjab Property Tax Online
Pay Punjab property tax on ePay with your property number or CNIC. Finding the property, reading the challan, and the dates that matter.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Dispute an Electricity Detection Bill
NEPRA rules set how a detection bill is worked out and how far back it can reach. What to ask for in writing, and how to escalate the dispute.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Apply for the PM Youth Business Loan
Tier one of the PM Youth Business Loan runs to Rs 500,000 at 0 percent markup. The tiers, the age limits, and how the online application works.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Apply for a New Electricity Connection
Apply for a new electricity meter at enc.com.pk for LESCO, IESCO and the rest. Documents, the demand notice, and what blocks it.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How Much Is the BISP Kafalat Payment
BISP Kafalat is reported at Rs 14,500 a quarter, rising to Rs 18,000 in January 2027. Its own site still shows Rs 8,500. Every figure explained.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Electricity Up Rs 2.52 a Unit, and the Hearing Is Thursday
CPPA-G wants Rs 2.52 more per unit for July. NEPRA hears it on Thursday at 2pm, online, and any affected consumer is invited to object.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Sindh Recorded 58,972 Malaria Cases in a Single Week
NIH's own surveillance puts Sindh at 58,972 malaria cases in week 32, 87 per cent of the national total. All seven Karachi districts: 659.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Moody's Raises Pakistan to B3, Six Notches Below Investment Grade
Moody's upgraded Pakistan to B3 from Caa1. Interest now takes 35 per cent of revenue, down from 49. What it does and does not change.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Motorway Toll Rates in Pakistan: What Each Trip Costs
A car pays Rs 1,430 on the M-2, Rs 700 on the M-1 and Rs 100 on a national highway. Every rate here is from NHA's own July 2026 notification.
Ali Akhtar · · 7 min read
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Check If Your Bottled Water Brand Is on PCRWR's Unsafe List
PCRWR tested 230 bottled water brands and marked 29 unsafe. We read the report and list every brand, its city, and what it actually failed on.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
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Balance Save Codes: Stop Your Mobile Balance Disappearing
PTA lists a free code for each network that cuts the internet when your bundle ends. Jazz *275#, Zong *4004#, Ufone *6611#, Telenor *342#.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Apostille or Attestation: Which One Your Documents Actually Need
Pakistan runs two systems. Apostille costs Rs 3,000 to Rs 12,000 and covers 112 countries. Ordinary attestation costs nothing at all.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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The Sindh Driving Licence Site Everyone Links To Is Dead
The dlims address shared in most guides does not resolve at all. We tested it and found the Sindh Police portal that does answer.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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An Expired NICOP Now Stops You Boarding a Flight to Pakistan
Airlines must check NICOP validity before boarding. A valid one still means visa free entry. An expired one means a visa or a Pakistani passport.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Misbah Arshad Is Pakistan's Fourth Miss Universe Titleholder
Misbah Arshad was crowned Miss Universe Pakistan on 20 August and goes to Puerto Rico in November. The final was held in the Philippines.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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A Levels in Pakistan: The Two Routes Into University, and the SAT One Nobody Explains
A Level students can enter Pakistani universities on an entry test or on SAT and ACT scores. What each needs, and why equivalence gates both.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Free Gemini for Pakistani Students: Announced, Not Yet Claimable
Google says every student in Pakistan gets a free year of Gemini. We checked, and there is no way to claim it yet. What to ignore meanwhile.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Cancelling a CNIC After a Death: Free, and Done in a Day
NADRA charges no fee to cancel an identity record after a death and processes it in one day. It is the step that inheritance waits on.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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NADRA Fees 2026: What Every Document Actually Costs
Every NADRA fee read from the authority's own schedule on 18 August 2026, including why two sites quoting different CNIC fees were both right.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
LPG Auction Results Are Being Held Back, and Cylinders May Rise 15%
Auction results are withheld amid court cases. If the signature bonus reaches consumers, LPG could rise about 15 per cent. Nothing is decided.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Daily Fuel Pricing Has Triggered Two Strike Threats in a Month
Petrol dealers and goods transporters both demanded the daily fuel price rule be changed. One was refused outright. The other got 15 days.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
The Petrol Dealer Margin Rise Costs Consumers Rs 26 Billion a Year
The strike ended with a Rs 1.34 margin rise from 1 September. It goes on the pump price, not government revenue, and adds over Rs 26bn a year.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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Which Petrol Pumps Stay Open During a Strike
A dealers' strike does not bind company-operated stations. And Saturday's strike is called by a different body to the one that split in July.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Transporters Say the Strike Continues, Sindh CM Says It Is Nearly Over
The goods transport strike is in its seventh day. Transporters put the cost at Rs 50 billion and say it goes on. Sindh's CM says almost resolved.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Pakistan Collected Rs 1.567 Trillion in Fuel Levy Last Year
Petroleum levy collection rose 29 per cent in FY26 and beat both targets. The same week, dealers are striking over Rs 1.34 a litre.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to Build Joint Defence Bodies
Turkey's defence ministry says political and military mechanisms will be formed under the Makkah pact signed on 7 August. They do not exist yet.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Why Petrol Pumps Are Striking While Petrol Gets Cheaper
Petrol is down Rs 7.58 since 6 August, yet dealers shut tomorrow. They are arguing about a different number, and the daily price rule is why.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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The Basmati Ruling Blocks India, It Does Not Give Pakistan a Trademark
An Australian court refused India's exclusive claim to the word Basmati. That is not the same as Pakistan gaining one, and the gap matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Auto Policy 2026-31 Clears Its Committee, But Not the Cabinet
The Dar-led steering committee has agreed the EV, hybrid, tax and localisation framework. It still needs the ministry and then the cabinet.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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Petrol Pumps to Shut Nationwide From 6am on 15 August
Dealers say pumps close Saturday morning after talks failed. The same shutdown was announced in July and did not hold. What to do before then.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
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Lost Your Bill? The Duplicate Is Free and Takes About a Minute
A duplicate electricity or gas bill is just the online bill, printed. Where to find your reference number, and what to do when the site fails.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Your Electricity Bill Has 12 Lines. You Can Claim One of Them Back.
FPA, QTA, TR and FC surcharge, NJ surcharge, PTV fee. What each line actually is, who levies it, and which one is not really a tax at all.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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14 August: Roads Closed, Fireworks at Five Places, Rain Forecast
Islamabad shuts part of the Expressway and Faisal Avenue, heavy vehicles banned to 14 August. Lahore fireworks locations, and rain is forecast.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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The Government Apps That Collect From You Are Updated. The Rest Are Not.
NADRA and FBR both shipped updates yesterday. The Ehsaas and Sehat Card apps have not been touched since 2022. We checked the store.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Sindh Youth Card: 100,000 Cards, and Registration Is Not Open Yet
Ages 15 to 29, Sindh domicile, scholarships and interest-free loans. Launch is due late August. Any site taking your details now is not official.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Short-Term Debt Grew Four Times Faster Than Long-Term Debt
Federal debt rose 7.4 per cent to Rs 83.6 trillion. Short-term domestic borrowing rose 24.8 per cent. That gap is what matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Nearly Half of Banaspati Ghee Samples Failed the Government's Tests
PCSIR tested 491 packaged samples. 176 failed. Banaspati ghee was the worst at 98 of 204. The full breakdown by product.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Two Provinces Have a Dastak. One Delivers Documents, One Does Gun Licences.
Punjab's Dastak brings government services to your door. KP's Dastak is for arms licences. Same name, different provinces, no connection.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Punjab Runs Six Free Health Programmes. Most People Know One.
Dialysis, transplants, children's heart surgery and cancer care, all free and separate from the Sehat Card. The numbers, read at source.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Your Hajj Money Goes Through an App. We Found Three Called Pak Hajj.
Payments open on 17 August and run through the app. Searching either store returns two government apps with the same name. Which is which.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Transport Talks Fail, Strike Goes Into a Fourth Day
Alliance president Malik Shehzad Awan says the deadlock holds after talks with federal and Sindh officials. Trucks and tankers stay parked.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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We Tested Every Electricity Company's Website. Two Are Not Secure.
FESCO and QESCO fail their security certificate. HESCO would not load at all. The one address that worked when the others did not.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Piped Gas or LPG: Which Is Actually Cheaper Now
New connections are RLNG only, and RLNG costs more than the old system gas. Which one wins depends on something most people never check.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Hajj 2027 Will Cost Rs 1.2 Million, First Payment 17 August
What Hajj 2027 costs from Pakistan. Two government packages at Rs 1.2m and Rs 1.3m, what the price covers, and how instalments are paid.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Punjab Bans Handwritten Bills at Restaurants and Marriage Halls
Your bill must now carry a PRA QR code. Businesses without one face fines reported at Rs 400,000 to Rs 1 million, and closure for repeats.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Seven Children Drowned in Sindh in Two Days, Not in Floods
Four died in a Jacobabad pond and canals, three teenagers in the Indus at Kotri. None of it was flooding, and that changes what helps.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
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We Tested Pakistan's Government Websites. Some Do Not Exist.
One vehicle portal every guide recommends is a dead domain. A regulator is outranked by a lookalike. What we found opening 40 official sites.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Complain About a Wrong Electricity Bill
Your DISCO first, then NEPRA. The four step escalation, the complaint system, and the evidence that actually gets a bill corrected.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Take a Shop to Consumer Court, Free and Without a Lawyer
There is no court fee, you can file on plain paper, and you do not need a lawyer. What consumer courts cover and how to file a claim.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
A Licensed Broker Ran a Ponzi Scheme. Check the Return, Not the Licence.
SECP has referred Blink Capital to the FIA over Rs 446.6 million. It held a PMEX licence, so the usual advice would have passed it.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Use the Pakistan Citizen's Portal to Complain
The PM's portal takes complaints against government bodies at every level. How to register with your CNIC and write one that gets acted on.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Goods Transport Strike: Trucks and Oil Tankers Stop Nationwide
Transporters and oil tanker operators began an indefinite strike on 8 August after talks failed. What they want, and what we are not predicting.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
eSIM Fee Capped at Rs 1,500 With 10 Free Transfers
PTA has capped the eSIM issuance fee at Rs 1,500 and made ten device transfers free. Zong and Ufone were charging about Rs 2,000.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Vision Pakistan 2047: The $3 Trillion Target Explained
The government launches Vision Pakistan 2047 on 12 August. What it targets, and what happened to the last plan that promised 8 per cent growth.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
How to Register a Marriage and Get a NADRA Marriage Certificate
A handwritten Nikah Nama is not enough for embassies or banks. The union council step comes first, then the computerised certificate.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
How to Get a Domicile Certificate in Pakistan
Punjab runs domicile through Dastak with doorstep delivery. What it is for, the quota logic behind it, and why a second one hurts you.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Solar Up to 25 kW No Longer Needs NEPRA Approval
NEPRA's notification of 6 August 2026 drops the concurrence step for rooftop solar of 25 kW or less. Your DISCO now approves it directly.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Transfer Car Ownership in Punjab
Transfer is Rs 2,750 up to 1000cc and Rs 11,000 above 1800cc. The exact document list, the fees, and the token tax trap that stops it.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Pakistan Changes Refinery Rules to Attract $6 Billion and Cut Fuel Imports
The Cabinet Committee on Energy amended the 2023 refining policy to attract $5 to 6 billion, make Euro-V fuel and cut imports.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Sindh Schools Go Back to Five Days a Week, With One Extra Hour Daily
Sindh has cancelled the six day week. Schools and colleges return to Monday to Friday, with one extra teaching hour each day.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Petrol Price Goes Up to Rs 333 Today, Diesel Comes Down
Petrol is up Rs 4.45 to Rs 333.01 and diesel down Rs 2 to Rs 383.86 from today. It is the third price change in three days.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Pakistan Iran Border Will Stay Open 24 Hours
Pakistan and Iran agreed to keep border crossings open round the clock, with harmonised customs and better logistics. What that changes.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
How to Check Your BISP Payment and Eligibility on 8171
The 8171 portal asks for your CNIC or form number and a mobile number. How to check eligibility, what the portal does, and the scams.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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How to Apply for a Driving Licence Online in Pakistan
Punjab's DLIMS has moved to Dastak. A learner license costs Rs 500 and is issued instantly. What is provincial and what went nationwide.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Guides
How to Check a Prize Bond Draw Result in Pakistan
Rs 1,500 draw 107 at Faisalabad and Rs 100 draw 55 at Multan, both on 17 August. Where to check results officially, and free.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Your Electricity Bill Has a Rs 1.9857 Discount in It, and August Is the Last Month
NEPRA's Rs 1.9857 per unit relief covers June to August bills only. What it is worth on your usage, and who never got it.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Pakistan Has a New Data Policy and Still No Data Protection Law. They Are Not the Same Thing.
The new National Data Governance Policy covers government data. Your personal data still has no law, and the bill sits in Parliament.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Sindh Will Cancel the Registration of Vehicles With Unpaid Token Tax
Excise plans to cancel registrations where token tax is outstanding. How to check what you owe and clear it before your papers are void.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Guides
Federal Technical Education Moves to One Curriculum: The Trade Routes Nobody Explains
Federal technical institutes are being unified under one curriculum. What the trade routes are, where a DAE leads, and why the Gulf cares.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Hybrid Sales Have Stalled and Assemblers Stopped Invoicing, With 18 Per Cent Now on the Table
Assemblers have suspended hybrid deliveries until the new auto policy lands. A cut from 25 to 18 per cent is under consideration. What buyers do.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Guides
International Driving Permits Go Online Nationwide: What an IDP Is and Who Needs One
The government approved a uniform online IDP system on the NPB portal. What an IDP is, who actually needs one, and how to get one today.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
Why Pakistan Celebrates Independence on 14 August When the Transfer Came at Midnight
The power transfer happened at midnight on 14 to 15 August 1947. Why Pakistan's day is the 14th, and what the first stamps printed instead.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Start Investing in the PSX: The Account, the Broker and the Honest Risks
Young investors just drove a record month. The broker account, CDC custody and KYC steps, what it costs, and the risk nobody sells you.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
The Punjab Matric Result Is Out. The Pass Mark Is 40 Per Cent Now, Not 33.
The 10th class result was declared at 10am on 6 August across all nine Punjab boards. Every official portal, and the new 40 per cent pass rule.
Ali Akhtar · · 7 min read
Apps
WhatsApp Put Your Account Under Review: What It Means and What Actually Helps
Accounts are being blocked for 24 hours under review. What triggers it, the in app appeal that works, and the unban services that never do.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Hybrid Tax Tripled on 1 July, and the Policy Meant to Fix It Has Been Shelved
Sales tax on hybrids went from 8.5 to 25 per cent when the old policy expired. The replacement is on hold. What that means if you were buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Mobile
Qualcomm Raises Chip Prices on 1 September, and Pakistan Pays That Twice
Snapdragon prices rise by double digits from 1 September. Why Android phones get dearer here faster than the chip increase alone suggests.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Laptop Scheme Phase 2 Adds NADRA Verification, and Still Has No Start Date
The steering committee approved NADRA verification for phase 2 and set a 100,000 target. The registration date is still not announced.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Google Pulled Its AI Satellite Tool in About a Day, and a Fake Iranian Reactor Is Why
Journalists generated a fictitious nuclear plant in Iran and a border scene. We looked at why satellite fakes are a different kind of problem.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Mobile
iPhone 5G in Pakistan: What Works Today, and What the Networks Are Not Agreeing On
Zong says iPhone 5G needs the iOS 26.5 beta. Jazz says latest iOS. The reports do not line up, so here is what is confirmed and what is not.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Honda CD 70 2026: New Colour, Same Bike, Rs 159,900
Atlas Honda has launched the CD 70 2026 at Rs 159,900 with a new blue option. What actually changed, what did not, and the real mileage.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Petrol Rs 346.16, Diesel Rs 372.03 From Today
Petrol is Rs 346.16 a litre and diesel Rs 372.03 from 3 September. Both rose, and it is the second increase in two days.
Ali Akhtar · · 10 min read
Games
EA Goes Private in the Biggest Buyout Ever Recorded
EA's $55 billion take private closes in August, funded largely by Saudi Arabia's PIF. What changes for FIFA, Sims and Apex players.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Four Hybrid SUVs, One Price Band: Which One Actually
MG, Kia, Toyota and Haval now sell hybrid SUVs in overlapping price bands. What separates them once you look past the badge.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Targeted Fuel Subsidy Is Back on the Table
The government has signalled a return of targeted fuel subsidy, days after another price rise. What is confirmed and what is not.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Huawei Nova 16 SE: An 8,500mAh Battery on 5 August
Huawei launches the nova 16 SE on 5 August with an 8,500mAh battery, alongside an 18 inch foldable laptop and a 4.7mm tablet.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Mobile
Redmi Note 17: A 10,000mAh Battery Changes the Argument
The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max carries a 10,000mAh battery. Chinese pricing, the full series, and what to expect in Pakistan.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
PTCL Is Buying Another Company and Will Not Say Which
PTCL's board approved a binding offer for a majority stake in a company it has not named. What that commits it to, and what comes next.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
PTA Wants 1,000 New 5G Towers Per Operator
PTA has told each operator to build 1,000 new 5G towers in a year and fix 4G too. What the directive changes for your signal.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Government Blocks the Ufone Telenor Rebrand to e&
The merged Ufone Telenor company wanted to become e&. The government stopped it, partly over dropping Pakistan from the name.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
MG ZS Hybrid Price in Pakistan: All Three Variants
MG launched the all new ZS on 29 July 2026. Prices from Rs 6,599,000, what the hybrid changes, and where the old car fell short.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Imported Phones Got Cheaper, Not Dearer: What Changed
The 20% excise duty on imported phones never happened. Duty was cut instead, worth about Rs 14,000 on a premium handset.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
Pakistan Opens Its First AI Ready Sovereign Cloud Platform
Sky47 Karakoram-01 launched in Islamabad on 24 July 2026 as Pakistan's first AI ready sovereign cloud. What it is and why it matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Cheapest 5G Phones in Pakistan: What to Look For
How to buy the cheapest 5G phone in Pakistan. Why locally assembled handsets cost less, and the band check that avoids a costly mistake.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Guides
5G Packages in Pakistan: Jazz, Zong and Ufone Prices
5G costs nothing extra in Pakistan right now. Your existing bundle already carries it, plus the expected daily price per network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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How to Check if Your Phone Supports 5G in Pakistan
Four ways to check 5G support on your phone in Pakistan, and why a handset bought abroad may still never connect on a local network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Telenor SIM Not Working? Common Fixes to Get Your Network Back
Fix a Telenor SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Check network, SIM, PTA status, and more. Fix it today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Zong SIM Not Working? Common Fixes
Fix a Zong SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore calls, SMS, and data quickly. Read the complete guide.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Price in Pakistan Full Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 price in Pakistan, full specifications, storage variants, cameras, battery and features. See the latest details.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Honor X8d Price in Pakistan (2026): Full Specifications, Features, and Expected Launch
Honor X8d price in Pakistan is expected at Rs. 68,499. Check specs, battery, camera, variants, and features. Read the details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Tecno Pova 8 Price in Pakistan
Check the Tecno Pova 8 price in Pakistan, full specifications, variants, and key features. See if it's the right phone for you.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Link a Bank Account with Zindigi Wallet
Link your bank account or debit card to Zindigi Wallet in a few simple steps. Follow this guide to start adding funds today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Check Internet Speed on Telenor Mobile Network
Test your Telenor internet speed in seconds using trusted speed test tools. Check download, upload, and ping. Start now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 Price in Pakistan
The Redmi Turbo 5 price in Pakistan, with its specifications, variants, battery, cameras and colours, so you can compare before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Get Free MBs on Telenor
Get free MBs on Telenor using the My Telenor App, SIM Lagao Offer, and 4G upgrade promotions. Check your eligibility now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Recover a Blocked UPaisa Account
Recover your blocked UPaisa account by verifying your identity, resetting your MPIN, or visiting a Ufone franchise. Get started now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Mobile
Motorola Razr 70 Price in Pakistan, Specifications, and Features
Motorola Razr 70 price in Pakistan is up to PKR 222,745. Check its specifications, features, storage variants, and latest details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Get Free MBs on Ufone
Get free MBs on Ufone using official offers, app rewards, and SIM bonuses. Follow the latest methods and claim your free internet today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Reactivate a Self-Blocked Zong SIM
Reactivate your self-blocked Zong SIM using *2244# or by visiting a franchise with your CNIC. Get your number active again today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Reactivate a Blocked Telenor SIM After Incorrect PIN Entries (PUK Code Required)
Reactivate your blocked Telenor SIM by getting the correct PUK code and setting a new PIN to restore access to your number.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Get a Ufone Duplicate SIM, and Why Blocking It First Matters More
Block on *333# before anything else, then visit a franchise with the owner's CNIC. Biometric verification is required and cannot be skipped.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Reactivate a Self-Blocked Jazz SIM
Reactivate your self-blocked Jazz SIM by visiting a franchise or using available self-service options. Get your number working again.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Reactivate a Blocked Jazz SIM After Incorrect PIN Entries (PUK Code Required)
Reactivate a blocked Jazz SIM with a PUK code. Get the code through your starter pack, SMS, or Jazz support and unlock your SIM.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Get a Zong Duplicate SIM in Pakistan
Get a Zong duplicate SIM in Pakistan by visiting a franchise with your CNIC, completing biometric verification, and paying the fee.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Easy Paisa Money Transfer Without App
Transfer money from Easy Paisa without the app using USSD codes or an agent. Follow the steps and send money without internet access.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Convert Ufone Prepaid to Postpaid
Convert Ufone prepaid to postpaid by visiting franchise. CNIC and biometric required. Same number, monthly billing switch. Visit franchise.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Find Your Telenor Number
Find your Telenor number instantly by dialing *710# or sending “number” to 7421. Get your number on screen in seconds.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
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How to Convert Jazz Prepaid to Postpaid
Convert your Jazz prepaid SIM to postpaid by visiting a Jazz franchise with your original CNIC for biometric verification.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Subscribe to Telenor Monthly Internet Package
Subscribe to Telenor monthly internet packages using USSD codes or the My Telenor App in a few simple steps.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Unsubscribe From Telenor Packages
Unsubscribe from Telenor packages using *345# or the My Telenor App. Stop auto-renewals and manage subscriptions easily today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Activate a Jazz Package Through WhatsApp
Activate Jazz package via WhatsApp by saving 0300-300-8000, sending 'Hi', selecting bundle and confirming in chat to activate instantly. today now OK
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Share Balance on Zong
Dial *828#, enter number & amount. Send Zong balance instantly for prepaid users up to 200 PKR daily. Use code now. Dial *828# now. Act fast. ok
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Check Remaining Telenor MBs, Minutes, and SMS
Check remaining Telenor MBs, minutes, and SMS using *999# or the My Telenor App. View your package details instantly.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Mobile
OnePlus Pad 4 Price in Pakistan
OnePlus Pad 4 price in Pakistan is PKR 197,999 to 209,999. 13.2-inch 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 13380mAh battery. Check price & buy now today PK
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Motorola Signature Price in Pakistan: Flagship Power with Premium Features
Motorola Signature price in Pakistan is PKR 227,999 to 339,999 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 165Hz display, 50MP cameras. Buy or compare now today - act!
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Honor 600 Pro Price in Pakistan and Full Specifications
Honor 600 Pro price in Pakistan starts from 209,999 to 214,999 PKR. Snapdragon 8 Elite 7000mAh battery 200MP camera. Check latest deals now
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Reload Zong Balance via Scratch Card
Recharge Zong balance using a scratch card with 555 code or 220 helpline. Simple steps for instant mobile top-up anytime.
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Mobile
Apple iPhone 17e Price in Pakistan: Full Specs, Features & Details
Apple iPhone 17e price in Pakistan is PKR 285,999. Check specs, battery, camera, colors, and storage options with full details before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Reload Telenor Balance via Scratch Card
Use 10114-digit# code to reload Telenor scratch card balance instantly on your phone and get active credit for calls, SMS and internet. Try now.!!
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
Mobile
vivo V70 FE Price in Pakistan: Full Details, Specs & Features
vivo V70 FE price in Pakistan is PKR 124,999 to 145,999. 7000mAh battery, 120Hz AMOLED, Dimensity 7360 and a 200MP camera.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Apply for CM Punjab Rahmat Card and Get up to 100,000 PKR
Apply for CM Punjab Rahmat Card to receive up to 100,000 PKR financial aid. Check eligibility, documents, and apply online or via office today.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Check Zong Balance (Simple and Quick Guide)
Check Zong balance fast using *222#, *6767#, helpline 310, or the app. See remaining MBs, minutes, and SMS in seconds.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Check Jazz Balance (Complete Guide)
Check Jazz balance using *111#, app, or WhatsApp. See remaining MBs, minutes, and SMS quickly with simple methods.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Report an Unknown SIM Registered on Your CNIC
Report unknown SIMs on your CNIC using PTA helpline, CMS, or FIA Cybercrime Wing. Protect your identity and act fast to avoid misuse. Call now.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Find Your Zong Number Quickly and Easily
Find your Zong number instantly using USSD codes, SMS, or helpline. Simple methods that work without balance or internet.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Check Ufone Balance (Complete Guide)
Check Ufone balance fast using *124# or view MBs, minutes, and SMS with *706#. Use app or WhatsApp bot for full details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
News
Pakistan to Reduce Tariffs on Imported Cars by 25%: What It Really Means
Pakistan plans to cut import duties on cars by up to 25% from July 2026, lowering prices and increasing market competition.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
iOS 27: Apple’s New Update and What It Could Bring
iOS 27 delivers smarter Siri, satellite messaging, iPhone Fold support, faster performance and improved battery life for a major iPhone upgrade
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Calculate PTA Tax Online
Calculate PTA tax online using official tools like FBR and DIRBS. Check your phone tax instantly and avoid SIM blocking after 60 days.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Punjab Government Free Solar Scheme Practical Way to Reduce Electricity Bills
Check eligibility, steps, and benefits of Punjab free solar scheme. Apply now to reduce electricity bills with solar support.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Become an Arazi Moawin in Punjab (Complete Guide)
Step-by-step process to register as an Arazi Moawin in Punjab, including fees, documents, and approval steps.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Google March 2026 Core Update: What Changed and What It Means for Your Website
Google’s March 2026 update shifts rankings toward experience, trust, and quality. See what changed and how it impacts your site traffic.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Mobile
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max Price in Pakistan: Full Review, Specs, and Features
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max price in Pakistan is Rs. 113,999 to 116,999 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7560mAh battery, and 120Hz AMOLED display.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Price in Pakistan: Full Details, Specs & Expectations
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max price in Pakistan is Rs. 429,999. See specs, battery, camera, and performance details before buying.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Mobile
Sony Xperia 1 VII Price in Pakistan: Full Specs, Features, and What Makes It Stand Out
Sony Xperia 1 VII price in Pakistan starts around PKR 428,200. See specs, features, and variants before you decide to buy.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Techno Camon 50 Pro Price in Pakistan and Full Specifications
Tecno Camon 50 Pro price in Pakistan is around PKR 84,999 with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6150mAh battery, and 144Hz AMOLED display.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Petrol Price Hits Rs. 458 While Government Offers Bike Subsidy: What It Really Means
Petrol hits Rs 458 in Pakistan. Bike users get Rs 100/litre subsidy. See who qualifies, limits, and how much you save monthly.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Mobile
Oppo K15 Pro Price in Pakistan and Full Specs
Oppo K15 Pro price in Pakistan starts from PKR 105,000 with Dimensity 8500, 7500mAh battery, and AMOLED display. Check full specs and details.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Gadgets
CASIO G-Shock GMW-BZ5000RC-1 Price in Pakistan
Casio GMW-BZ5000RC-1 price in Pakistan is PKR 285,000 to 297,000. Check specs, design, and features before buying today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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How to Get 10 million Rupees from the Government to Build Your Own House
Apply for a 10 million rupee house loan in Pakistan under MGMA with 5% markup and easy terms. Check eligibility and apply today.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Fuel Quota System in Pakistan: Fuel Allocation Through Mobile App
Fuel is now limited through a CNIC-based app in Pakistan. See how quotas, vouchers, and fuel access work. Read full details now.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Apply for Government Subsidy Electric Scooty in Baluchistan
Apply for Balochistan electric scooty subsidy. Get 52,000 PKR off with easy installments. Check eligibility and apply online now.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Iran and US Lay Out Their Conditions Ahead of Peace Talks
Iran and US outline strict demands ahead of Islamabad peace talks. Get the key points, risks, and what may happen next.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
News
Peace Talks Between Iran and U.S. Expected in Islamabad
Pakistan may host Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad to ease tensions and stabilize oil prices. Read what this means globally.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Issue an E-Stamp Paper in Pakistan
Issue an e-stamp paper in Pakistan online. Generate Form 32-A, pay via PSID, and print a valid digital stamp in minutes.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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How to Apply for the CM Punjab Internship Program
Apply for CM Punjab internships online. Check eligibility, steps, and deadlines. Submit your application today to secure your chance.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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How to Check SIMs on Your CNIC, and Block Any You Did Not Buy
Text your CNIC to 668 for a network by network count. How to block a SIM you never bought, and why no site can show you a stranger's details.
Ali Akhtar · · 8 min read
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Check Your Electricity Bill Online in Pakistan: Every Company's Portal, Tested
We opened all ten portals. LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO and the rest need one 14 digit reference number. Where to find it and how to print a duplicate.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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How to Create NayaPay Account Online
To Create Nayapay Account · 1. Download NayaPay app & sign up with CNIC & number · 2. Take live selfie · 3. Set 6-digit PIN · 4. Order Free
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Pakistan's New QR Code CNIC: What Changed on 14 August
NADRA replaced the imported microchip with a QR code read by any phone. What the new card shows, when each type changes, and who must act.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
News
Can SadaPay Be Trusted? Is It Still Safe to Use?
SadaPay's parent company Papara is facing a money laundering case abroad. What that does and does not mean for money sitting in your account.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Guides
How to Apply for CNIC Online in Pakistan - Required Documents
Apply for CNIC online in Pakistan · 1. Download Pak-ID App · 2. Create Account · 3. Submit details · 4. Do Biometircs Online · · 5. Pay Fees
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
News
Grand Trunk Road Having Upgrades Like the Motorway
GT Road (N-5) getting major upgrade with a 3-lane carriageway like motorways. NHA confirms 2 phase construction starting this year
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Top 7 Countries with the Best Opportunity to Work as an Employee (Especially for Pakistanis)
Switzerland, Singapore, & the USA lead the list of 7 best countries offering top job opportunities for Pakistanis. Discover salaries, visas &
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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Route-47: A 4.5 KM Road in Lahore That Generates Electricity
Route 47 is Pakistan first smart road in Lahore that generates 1MW electricity through solar panels, connect key areas, & includes pedestrian
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
News
UAE Opens New Work Visa for Pakistani Labour (2025 Update)
Pakistanis can now apply for legal jobs in UAE under a new labour Work Visa hiring process. No agents, only employer backed entry & verified
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
News
Suzuki Alto Gets Upgraded After VX Discontinuation - Here is What New
Suzuki Alto 2025 gets ABS, ISOFIX, power windows & design tweaks. Prices now start at PKR 2,331,000 after safety-driven upgrades
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
News
SECP Warns Citizens of Barwaqt Loan Frauds
SECP confirms Barwaqt loan app is delisted and warns citizens of scam calls, fake agents, and fraud using Barwaqt name. Here is what you must
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
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Top Online Scams in Pakistan & How to Report Them
Report online scams in Pakistan by contacting PKCERT, FIA Cybercrime, or PTA. Avoid phishing, fake lotteries, & OTP fraud by never sharing
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
News
Portugal Offers New Work Visa for Pakistanis (Starting April 2025)
Portugal launches a 20 day fast track work visa for Pakistanis in professions like tech and healthcare sectors. How to Apply and eligibility
Ali Akhtar · · 2 min read
News
Thailand Strictens Visa Rules for Pakistanis After Fraud Cases
Pakistanis with Fake visa documents will get blacklist from Thailand. Know New rules before applying for Thai e-visa
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
News
How Punjab Plans to Turn Mehmood Booti Waste into $280 Million
A landfill of Lahore Mehmood Booti turned into a goldmine as Punjab plans to convert 14 million tonnes of waste into $280 million
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
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Net Metering Is Gone: What Solar Export Pays in Pakistan Now
NEPRA repealed net metering on 9 February 2026 and replaced it with net billing. What your exported units earn now, and who is protected.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
News
The March 2025 Electricity Price Cut, and What Came After
Karachi got Rs 3 a unit off and the rest of Pakistan Rs 2.12, in March 2025 bills only. Why it was temporary, and where tariffs went next.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
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Pay Punjab Token Tax by 31 August and Save 10 Per Cent
Punjab gives a 10 per cent rebate if the full year's token tax is paid by 31 August. The 2026-27 rate also went up. How to pay on ePay Punjab.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read