Muhammad Mahmood

Will Pakistan not increase salaries of government employees in Budget 2026-27?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The federal government is reportedly planning to not announce any increase in salaries and pensions in the upcoming Budget 2026–27. However, the government…

Friday holiday, work-from-home policy abolished for ‘government employees’
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to end the weekly Friday holiday for employees of its Engineering Wing and withdraw the work-from-home…

Pakistan’s aviation sector gets lift as $30 million airline ‘Jet Green’ set to take off
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s aviation sector has received a significant boost as the $30 million airline Jet Green’s Tourism Promotion & Regional Integration (TPRI) License issue…

FO responds to ‘misleading and sensationalized’ CBS report on Iranian aircraft in Pakistan
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalized.…

A guide to apply online for HEC degree attestation 24/7: Check per document fee
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has revamped the Degree Attestation System (DAS) by introducing a fully online and paperless attestation mechanism to facilitate students and…

Pakistan’s alleged biggest woman cocaine-maker ‘Pinki’ arrested in Karachi
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
Karachi police have claimed to arrest a woman allegedly involved in the supply of cocaine and other illegal drugs across the city. The suspect, identified…

Currency exchange rates in Pakistan today – USD to PKR on 12 May 2026N
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
KARACHI – Currency exchange rates in Pakistan are a crucial factor impacting everything from trade balances and inflation to remittances and investment alike the other…

Gold Prices in Pakistan Today – 24K, 22K an 18K rates on 12 May 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan stand at Rs488,362 per tola (24-Karat) on Tuesday with experts predicting fluctuations in today’s trading session amid ongoing tensions…

Pakistan terms reports on presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase ‘misleading’
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has dismissed what it called “misleading” reports regarding the presence of a few Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, saying the matter…

Rs100 prize bond draw No 54 date revealed: Check biggest cash prize
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- May 11, 2026
HYDERABAD – The National Savings Centre in Hyderabad is all set to hold the upcoming draw No 54 of Rs100 prize bond with holders of…







