More than 1,400 Pakistani medical graduates have successfully passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). This milestone highlights the rising quality of medical education in Pakistan and the hard work of its young doctors. The USMLE is a tough three-step exam required for international medical graduates (IMGs) to practice medicine in America. Clearing it […]

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has chosen Tewolde Gebremariam, the former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, to guide its turnaround. This move is part of efforts to revive the national carrier after its privatization. Tewolde served as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines from 2011 to 2022. Under his leadership, the airline grew into Africa’s largest carrier. It expanded […]

Pakistan’s crude oil output reached its highest level in 26 months in May 2026. Production climbed to 71,563 barrels per day (bpd), according to a report by Topline Securities. This marks a positive step for the country’s energy sector. Experts say the rise came from better natural gas production and new oil fields. Reduced shortages […]

Islamabad International Airport has received the Best Airport Service Award for its efforts to improve passenger facilities and provide better travel experiences. The award recognises the airport’s focus on safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly services. The award was presented by Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, Farah Naz, during the Pakistan International […]

Pakistan’s agriculture sector is seeing a big energy change. Solar power has now become the largest source of energy for irrigation, replacing diesel. According to the 7th Agricultural Census 2024, solar-powered tubewells and lift pumps have outnumbered diesel systems for the first time. The census reports 1.29 million solar-powered irrigation systems, compared to 1.1 million […]

Pakistan has become the world’s third largest importer of solar panels, showing the country’s fast move towards clean and renewable energy. The latest figures were shared in the Climate Prosperity Plan prepared by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Climate Change. According to the report, Pakistan imported 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar systems […]

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has received a major international honour. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in the USA selected PSCA for the 2026 IACP Leadership in the Prevention of Vehicle Crimes Award. This award recognises outstanding work in stopping vehicle theft and related crimes. IACP President David B. Rausch sent […]

The World Bank has approved $375.9 million to help Pakistan improve its electricity transmission network. This funding is for the Grid Stability Enhancement Project, the first phase of a 10-year program called Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK). Pakistan’s power system often faces problems like grid instability and transmission bottlenecks. These issues cause […]