After weeks of growing frustration from medical aspirants, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has finally decided to take notice of the issues surrounding the MDCAT 2025. The council is now moving toward a complete reform of the medical entry test system, in what officials are calling a major modernization drive. According to 24NewsHD…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially clarified the criteria for determining active taxpayer status for 2025, confirming that the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) will be based on income tax returns filed for the tax year 2024. The clarification comes amid reports claiming that a large number of taxpayers had been declared inactive….
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Finance (Amendment) Bill 2025, introducing a new electricity duty aimed at expanding the province’s tax base and ensuring fair contribution from high-power consumers. The bill proposes a 4 paisa per unit duty on industrial and commercial users consuming more than 500 kVA of power, while keeping all domestic…
The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) has officially announced the starting date for the annual matric exams 2026. According to the latest notification, Class 10 (Matric Part II) exams will begin on March 1, 2026, while Class 9 (Matric Part I) exams will start on March 15, 2026 across all educational boards in Punjab….
The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has announced plans to launch the Cambridge IGCSE program in selected government schools as a pilot project, marking a major step toward aligning public education with global academic standards. The initiative, developed under an expanded partnership with Cambridge International, aims to provide students in public schools with access…
The Ministry of Energy has officially launched Pakistan’s nationwide smart meter rollout, marking what officials are calling a “turning point” for the country’s electricity distribution system. According to the Ministry, this initiative comes under the 2025–26 service improvement drive, designed to modernize the power network, improve billing accuracy, and rebuild consumer trust in distribution companies…
