Senior writer covering public services, the economy and technology in Pakistan
Shahid writes the pages people open when they have a form to fill or a fee to pay: land records, vehicle tax, cantonment property tax, arms licences, recruitment notices and provincial welfare schemes.
He also covers the numbers behind the news. His economy reports are built from the State Bank's own data files, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics price surveys and IMF staff reports, not from summaries of them.
On technology, he focuses on what a phone or gadget actually costs a buyer in Pakistan once PTA tax and customs rules are applied, and whether it is sold here officially at all.
Shahid joined us in 2024 as an author. He is a senior contributor to Pakistan's leading technology websites. He writes detailed articles, mostly covering his expertise in the latest tech, mobiles, apps, gadgets, and step-by-step guides. His ideology is to help people understand the latest trends and explain complex methods through very easy-to-understand guides.
Shahid started his career in journalism after completing his four-year Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Punjab University. Before joining us at Pakera.pk, he worked as a freelance content writer for notable websites and blogs, producing guides, reviews, and how-to articles. Shahid's ability to simplify complex ideas and methods and present them crystal clear has made him a very reliable asset for us as well as for our readers.
On Pakistan Era, Shahid leads our in-depth guides that solve common tech-related problems. He focuses on making the latest technology usable and practical for our readers.
When not in working mode, Shahid still explores new gadgets, generates ideas, and does topic research for future writing. When he's not connected with technology, he plays chess often, discovers new ways to improve his content, and learns new tricks like how to solve a Rubik's Cube, which he loves to solve and make fun of us about how we can't. He actively takes part in global communities and forums and stays ahead of the trends and changes in the industry.
Government services and documents
Land records, e-registration, token tax, cantonment boards, arms licences, police and recruitment procedures across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad.
Economy and official data
Foreign exchange reserves, weekly inflation, IMF reviews, circular debt and IT exports, read from SBP, PBS, Finance Division and IMF documents.
Security and provincial news
Neutral reporting that attributes every figure to the official statement it came from and says plainly where reports differ.
Mobile phones and gadgets
Launches, Pakistan prices, PTA registration and the customs rules for bringing a device home from abroad.
Sports results
Results and fixtures read from the official competition results systems rather than from score apps.
Guides
News
Sports
Savings account profit rates at 7 big banks for October 2026: 10% up to Rs 10 million, with payout, minimum balance and tax compared. Check before you open.
Shahid Anwar · · 7 min read
M-1, M-2 and GT Road showed no closure on the Motorway Police board on 7 October. See Metrobus, internet and school notices and the PTI march plan for 8 Oct.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Dollar rate in Pakistan on 6 October 2026: Rs 277.05 interbank and Rs 278.88 open market selling, read on SBP and ECAP sheets. See riyal and dirham rates too.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Gold rate in Pakistan on 6 October 2026 is Rs 437,536 a tola and Rs 375,116 per 10 grams, unchanged from Monday. See 22K, silver and the week's moves.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Your rights when a flight from Pakistan is delayed, cancelled or overbooked: meals after 2 to 4 hours, a refund at 5 hours, 50% if bumped, and how to complain.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Fixed deposit rates at 9 Pakistani banks for October 2026, 1 month to 5 years, read from each bank's sheet, with Rs 1 million after 20% tax vs National Savings.
Shahid Anwar · · 7 min read
Messi's farewell for Argentina vs Benin kicks off at 4:00 am Pakistan time on 7 October. Where it is reported to be shown, and free, legal ways to follow it.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I on 9 October 2026 starts at 6 pm in Rawalpindi. PMD weather outlook, last year's results at the ground, umpires and how to watch.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Pakistan test-launched an extended-range Fatah-4 cruise missile on 6 October 2026. What ISPR said, who watched, and how it compares with the 750 km original.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Roshan Apna Ghar lets overseas Pakistanis with an RDA borrow up to 99% of a home's value for 3 to 25 years. See rates, banks, eligibility and how to apply.
Shahid Anwar · · 7 min read
Punjab shop and office registration with the Labour Department is free and online. See who must register, the two month limit, renewal, inspections and fines.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Personal loan rates in Pakistan run from KIBOR + 14% to 38%. We compare 8 banks on rate, amount, salary rule and fees, with a Rs 500,000 worked example to use.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
