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Pakistan has taken a major regulatory step by officially starting the licensing of legal VPN services under the Commercial Cloud VPN Services (CVAS-Data) framework. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that it has now issued licenses to multiple companies, enabling them to operate legally across the country. This marks a significant shift in Pakistan’s digital landscape, where…

Pakistan has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Provider Governance & Operations Regulations 2025, a major step towards controlling and monitoring digital asset activity in the country. These regulations apply to all VASPs (Virtual Asset Service Providers), including crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians, token issuers, and platforms offering digital asset lending or derivatives. The new rules require…

Pakistan Customs has intensified its nationwide crackdown against smuggling, and the latest major action has come from Balochistan. In two powerful operations, Quetta Customs has seized non-custom paid (NCP) cars worth Rs. 272 million, delivering a strong message to smugglers and illegal traders. The recovered vehicles include several luxury models, high-value SUVs, and illegally imported…

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) successfully conducted the CSS MPT (MCQ-Based Preliminary Test) for CSS 2026 on 9 November 2025 across Pakistan. Thousands of candidates appeared in this mandatory screening test, which is required for appearing in the CSS Written Examination 2026. Now that the exam is over, candidates are urgently searching for the…

A new official report submitted by the Ministry of Interior to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has revealed that more than 21,000 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned in jails across the world. This report provides one of the most comprehensive breakdowns ever published about Pakistani citizens detained abroad—whether convicted or still under trial. The…

Chicago, one of the busiest cities in the United States, has been hit by record-breaking snowfall that has disrupted daily life, halted transportation, and triggered major travel chaos. The city is famous for its harsh winters, but this storm has surpassed previous records and created a severe emergency across the region. According to U.S. media…

Pakistan has officially launched an advanced Road Weather Alert System on the Islamabad–Lahore Motorway (M2) under the innovative “Weather on the Way” program. This breakthrough initiative aims to improve highway safety, reduce accidents, and give travelers access to accurate real-time weather updates throughout their journey. With cutting-edge technology, dense sensor networks, and hyperlocal climate monitoring,…

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has officially launched a strict crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles after pollution levels reached alarming levels. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has confirmed that special teams are already deployed on major roads to take immediate action against vehicles releasing black smoke, toxic fumes, and harmful emissions. This large-scale operation aims…

The Government of Pakistan has officially announced a Rs2 per litre reduction in petrol and a Rs4.79 per litre cut in High-Speed Diesel (HSD), effective from 1 December 2025. This latest fuel price revision follows the fortnightly review prepared by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The new petroleum prices bring slight but welcome…