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SBP counts 69.9 million payment cards in Pakistan for FY26: 58.9 million debit and 3.26 million credit. See how each type grew and how often it is used.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Pakistan visa categories explained: DGIP merged 18 types into 11. Match a tourist, business, work, study, medical or family trip to the right one first.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Non-resident Pakistanis can open a Roshan Digital Account on a signed declaration, but SBP caps foreign remittance at USD 5,000 a month. Papers, timing, steps.
Ahmad Ali · · 5 min read
Pakistan study visa for foreign students: the ministry NOC, security clearance, the 2 year entry visa, 30 day wait, documents and the older one year line.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Pakistan religious tourism visa: Sikh pilgrim visa for a fortnight, Tabligh 45 days, missionary one year, the places covered, documents and what is unpublished.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
SBP's FY26 review in plain words: Pakistani wallets made 8,303 million payments worth Rs 29.2 trillion and bank apps moved Rs 125 trillion. Averages added.
Ahmad Ali · · 5 min read
Punjab lists three women apps: the PSCA Women Safety App sends alerts to police and relatives, Meri Awaz has a Pink SOS button, WomenFirst opens services.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Pakistan medical visa for foreign patients: short term in 48 hours for 3 months, extended up to one year, who is covered, the hospital letter and how to apply.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
PTA's 2026 5G spectrum auction sold 480 of 597.2 MHz for US$509.6 million (Rs 142.6 billion). Read the results by band, the timeline and when winners pay.
Ahmad Ali · · 4 min read
NDMA's Earthquake Guidelines 2026 in plain steps: drop, cover and hold on, what to do outdoors, in a car or trapped, and what not to do after the shaking.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Pakistan journalist visa for foreign reporters: 3 months for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, the negative list check, 4 week clearance and short extensions.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Rescue 1122 in Punjab lists two numbers: 1122 for emergencies and 1192 for the lost helpline, complaints and feedback. See which one to call and what it covers.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
Pakistan business visa for foreign businessmen: 5 years, multiple entry, 24 hours at the mission, the 96 country list, documents, fee note and extension steps.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
What Section 31 of the PTA Act punishes in Pakistan: illegal telecom services, unlicensed radio, tampering. Up to 3 years or Rs 10 million, after a Gilgit raid.
Ahmad Ali · · 6 min read
Pay and pensions are 80 to 88 per cent of running costs in eight power company requests for 2027. See LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO and FESCO before NEPRA hearings.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Register a marriage in Islamabad with the ICT Administration: Rs 200 fee, 7 day wait, the seven documents to carry and the G-11/4 center hours. Get it right.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
NEPRA reports 17,459 consumer complaints from January to September 2026, 14,331 redressed and 3,128 open. See what that means and how to escalate your own.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Choose who sees your WhatsApp status in Pakistan: use My contacts except or Only share with, learn what the other person sees and which settings do not change.
Ahmad Ali · · 4 min read
NEPRA cut Rs 17,279 million from plant fuel claims, mostly gas plants, before setting the Rs 1.1086 a unit charge. See why and how to check your bill.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Register a divorce in Islamabad with the ICT Administration: Rs 250 fee, the four documents, seven steps, the G-11/4 office and hours. Know what to bring first.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
NEPRA's 7 October fuel decision records 132.167 GWh from solar net metering users, 58.894 GWh from Iran at Rs 26.9091 a unit and a 2.50 per cent grid loss cap.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Rasta is the Lahore traffic police app from PITB for licences, challans and alerts. The police site lists six ways to pay a fine. See what to check first.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
FBR's table fines missing business records at Rs 10,000 or 5% of tax, 1% of transactions for section 108 records, and up to Rs 100,000 for ignored notices.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
The Punjab Police Pakistan app lists 10 services: character certificate, police verification, tenant and staff registration, complaints and more. Read the list.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
