ISLAMABAD, July 30, 2026: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan directed authorities to strictly enforce axle load regulations across Pakistan, ordering tighter monitoring at ports, weigh stations, and highways to curb vehicle overloading and protect road infrastructure. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry …
Read More »KMC Finalizes Rabi-ul-Awwal Arrangements Across Karachi, Says Karamullah Waqasi
KARACHI:July 29,2026: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is finalizing comprehensive civic arrangements to facilitate Rabi-ul-Awwal celebrations across the city, said Karachi Mayor’s Spokesperson and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader in KMC, Karamullah Waqasi. He said the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awwal symbolizes spirituality, mercy, and devotion for Muslims worldwide. It also …
Read More »Cement Dispatches Rise 7.2% in FY26 as Local Demand Strengthens
KARACHI, July 4,2026: Pakistan’s cement industry recorded 7.21 percent growth in total dispatches during FY2025-26, driven by strong domestic demand despite a slight decline in exports, according to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Total cement dispatches rose to 50.515 million tonnes in FY26 from 47.116 …
Read More »FPCCI Voices Concern Over Increased Infrastructure Development Cess in Sindh
Karachi – August 6, 2025: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed serious concerns over the recent increase in the Infrastructure Development Cess (IDC) on imports in Sindh, raising the rate from 1.25% to as high as 1.85%. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has urged …
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