Govt likely to impose smart lockdown amid rising fuel prices: sources
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to impose a smart lockdown amid rising petroleum prices against the backdrop of a worsening Middle East crisis, with a final decision expected this evening, sources said on Tuesday. A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed various proposals concerning the rising prices of petroleum products, said the sources privy to the matter. The government is considering a three-day closure of markets and reduced working hours under the proposed smart lockdown, they added. A four-day working week has also been proposed for public and private offices as part of the austerity measures beingRead More
Pakistan needs stronger institutions, actionable policies to address challenges: IPS forum
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15: Pakistan’s ability to address its complex national and international challenges depends on stronger institutions, improved governance, evidence-based policies, and effective implementation. At the same time, theRead More
Pakistan, Lebanon discuss security, counter-terrorism cooperation
ISLAMAABD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar visited the Ministry of Interior, where Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi warmly welcomed his Lebanese counterpart.The Lebanese Interior Minister heldRead More
Pakistan EPS Center urges returned workers to claim dormant insurance
Employment Permit System (E9) Pakistani Workers Guidance on finding ‘dormant insurance (sleeping Insurance)’ ISLAMABAD, SEP 15 /DNA/ – The Pakistan EPS Center (Director: Jeongbang Park) is actively encouraging Pakistani workers—whoRead More
FIA plans immigration automation with e-gates as int’l passenger traffic tops 22m
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan handled more than 22.65 million international passenger movements during 2025, reflecting the scale of cross-border travel through its airports. The official data showed that 22,650,199 passenger movements wereRead More
