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- [Punjab Restaurant Billing Rules: Mandatory Digital Receipts and Lower Tax for Cards Enforced](https://www.pakistantruth.com/punjab-restaurant-billing-rules/): In a significant regulatory overhaul designed to curb tax evasion and bring financial transparency to the hospitality sector, the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has officially enacted a stringent set of Punjab restaurant billing rules. The newly issued provincial notification mandates that all hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast-food outlets, and marriage halls across Punjab must completely cease the use of traditional handwritten slips, temporary chits, and raw unverified bills. Under the new Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS), every single food sale and dining transaction must be digitized and linked in real-time to the provincial revenue database.
- [PM Orders Timely Hajj Arrangements to Guarantee Top-Tier Facilities for Pilgrims](https://www.pakistantruth.com/hajj-arrangements/): The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given stringent instructions to the Ministerial Staff of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to complete all structural arrangements for Hajj 2027 in a timely and swift manner, along with the financial and logistical arrangements. The high-level executive order was made at a special briefing in Islamabad where the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf urged the Prime Minister to present a detailed readiness report on the first stages of the national Hajj pipeline.
- [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Pakistan’s First Disaster Risk Reduction Policy: What It Means for Families](https://www.pakistantruth.com/kp-disaster-risk-reduction-policy/): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce a comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction Policy. It is a change in government thinking from rushing relief trucks in the wake of a flood or earthquake to preventing the damage in the first place. For the families of Peshawar, Swat, Chitral or Dera Ismail Khan, this policy could mean the difference between prompt help or not when disaster strikes again.
- [PM Shehbaz Orders Private Sector to Run Islamabad Technology Park: What It Means for Pakistan’s IT Sector](https://www.pakistantruth.com/islamabad-technology-park/): This week has given a new push to Pakistan’s IT industry. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the complete transfer of Islamabad Technology Park to private operators to end years of delay and start the facility as soon as possible.
- [Pakistan Textile Exports Crisis 2026: Transport Strike Pushes APTMA to Sound the Alarm](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-textile-exports-crisis/): Pakistan’s textile industry, the backbone of the country’s foreign exchange earnings, is set for another shock in August 2026. The transport strike across the country has halted the movement of goods, with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) saying exporters are incurring mounting losses with each passing day. This disruption couldn’t have come at a worse time for an industry that already works on thin margins.
- [New Provinces in Pakistan: Rana Sanaullah Says No Cabinet Talks Have Taken Place](https://www.pakistantruth.com/new-provinces-in-pakistan/): The issue of new provinces in Pakistan is in the news again and once again it is generating more heat than light. Prime Minister's Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said outright that there is no such plan on the table at the federal level at this time. For ordinary citizens tired of rumors on social media, his statement is worth understanding properly.
- [AJK Election Commission Sets August 24 for Reserved Seats Polling, Final Candidate List on Aug 23](https://www.pakistantruth.com/ajk-election-2026/): Just a day after wrapping up the general polling process, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission has announced a fresh date for reserved seats election polling. Voters and political workers across AJK now have a clear, short timeline to follow before the assembly's final composition is locked in.
- [Pakistan and Egypt Forge Strategic Agricultural Partnership to Boost Cotton Yield and Food Security](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-and-egypt/): During a pivotal step towards improving bilateral relations and strengthening the national economy, Pakistan and Egypt have come together to intensify their strategic relations in the field of agriculture. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research was held in Islamabad that was attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain and Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan, Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan to pave the way for a strong technological and scientific cooperation. The discussion was largely centered on how to fill the gaps in technological advancement in the country's key agricultural fields by gaining insights from Egypt's proven and advanced research facilities, irrigation systems and farming practices. 
- [Pakistan Reduces Customs Duty on Imports from Uzbekistan to Boost Regional Trade](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-uzbekistan-trade-agreement/): To boost economic integration with Central Asia, the Federal Government of Pakistan (FGP), under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), recently made an official decision to reduce customs and regulatory duties on various imports from Uzbekistan. The tariff cut has been implemented under the bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the two brotherly countries. The strategic project is aimed to facilitate market access for the Uzbek commodities to the Pakistani market and to open up easier road corridors for Pakistani exports to landlocked Central Asian countries through Uzbekistan. 
- [Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Applauds US President Trump’s Support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement](https://www.pakistantruth.com/makkah-defence-pact-2/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a comprehensive official statement expressing his profound appreciation for United States President Donald Trump’s strong and vocal backing of the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement . Communicating through his verified handle on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan, working hand in hand with its key strategic and brotherly allies—the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkiye—will persistently advance a proactive, defensive, and cooperative security architecture. This trilateral partnership is designed not only to safeguard their own sovereign borders but also to serve as a long-term stabilizing pillar for the security and developmental continuity of the entire wider region.
- [Hilal-i-Imtiaz Award 2026: Lt Gen (Retd) Moazzam Ejaz Recommended for Pakistan’s Top Civil Honour](https://www.pakistantruth.com/moazzam-ejaz-hilal-i-imtiaz/): The Hilal-i-Imtiaz is one of the highest civil awards of Pakistan, given annually to people with an outstanding contribution in their field. It is one of the highest national awards and comprises Nishan-i-Imtiaz and Sitara-i-Imtiaz. These awards are generally announced on or around the national occasions, with the complete list of awards approved by the government before the official announcement.
- [Punjab University Admission 2026: Second Merit List Released, Dues Due August 17](https://www.pakistantruth.com/punjab-university-admission-2026/): Getting admission to a top public sector university is a big moment for any Pakistani family and right now thousands of students across Lahore and beyond are refreshing their screens for the Punjab University admission portal. The second merit list 2026 is finally out and it has a tight deadline that students can’t afford to miss.
- [Pakistan Army UN Peacekeeping: Major General Jawwad Ahmed Qazi Takes Charge of Western Sahara Mission](https://www.pakistantruth.com/major-general-jawwad-ahmed-qazi/): Pakistan has once again been awarded a top command role in UN peacekeeping but this time with one of the world’s oldest unresolved territorial disputes. The Pakistan Army Major General Jawwad Ahmed Qazi has been appointed force commander of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). This is another proud moment for a country already among the top troop contributors to the UN, and it is worth understanding what the appointment actually means.
- [Kazakhstan Opens Visa Applications and Foreign Labor Quotas for 2027](https://www.pakistantruth.com/kazakhstan-foreign-worker-visas/): Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has officially initiated the foreign labor quota and permit application cycle for the year 2027 . Employers and registered business entities across all regions of Kazakhstan are required to submit their projected foreign employee headcount requests by September 30, 2026 . This structured framework is designed to balance local employment protection with the strategic recruitment of high-skilled international specialists in sectors experiencing domestic skill shortages, such as information technology, specialized engineering, health care, and heavy manufacturing.
- [Pension Declared an Inalienable Legal Right by the Federal Constitutional Court](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pension-declared-a-legal-right/): In a landmark verdict that will reshape the civil service structure and social security framework of Pakistan, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that pension is an absolute legal right of a retired employee. The court explicitly declared that pension can no longer be treated as a bounty, a charity, or a discretionary favor bestowed by the government.
- [Top Civil Awards Recommended for Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister, and FBR Chairman](https://www.pakistantruth.com/civil-awards/): The Federal Government of Pakistan has officially made and sent the high level list of appointments of the top civil awards to President Asif Ali Zardari. The list comprises the Federal Minister for Finance, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The recommendations recognise their outstanding public service efforts, strategic economic turnaround efforts and key fiscal reforms in the last two and a half years. Following established state traditions, the formal announcements were integrated into the national Independence Day honors list, while the grand investiture ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Pakistan Day, March 23.
- [FBR Increases Customs Penalty to Rs. 1 Million for Delayed Cargo Clearances](https://www.pakistantruth.com/fbr-customs-penalty-increase/): In a major structural shift for Pakistan's trade sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly updated its regulatory and penalty framework. The federal government has introduced a sharp escalation in fines for customs violations, failure to file timely Goods Declarations (GD), and leaving cleared cargo at ports.
- [Government Invites Applications for Hajj 2027 Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj: Complete Guide and Application Details](https://www.pakistantruth.com/hajj-2027-khuddam-ul-hujjaj/): The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has officially begun the recruitment of Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj (Hajj assistants) and Nazimeen for the next Hajj (2027) . This is an annual deployment for the purpose of facilitating, guiding and assisting Pakistani pilgrims to traverse the holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The government has delegated the initial screening and testing process to the Open Testing Service (OTS), to obtain the utmost transparency and merit. It is important for the government employees who wish to serve the guests of Allah during Hajj 2027 to take care of the requirements of the application. 
- [Islamabad Independence Day Event Details: Grand City Parade](https://www.pakistantruth.com/islamabad-independence-day-celebration/): Today, Pakistan celebrated its 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm, colorful lights, and huge crowds throughout the country. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICT) hosted an impressive public celebration at the Old Parade Ground, D-Chowk in the federal capital, Islamabad, under the auspices of Islamabad City Parade 2026. The mega event was conceived under the theme "A Celebration of Unity in Diversity" and was aimed to unite citizens for an epic evening of national pride, culture and family entertainment – completely free for the general public. 
- [US Urges Pakistan to Make Armed Forces Budget More Transparent](https://www.pakistantruth.com/military-budget-transparency/): The US report calls for more civilian or parliamentary oversight of military spending. It also calls for the timely publication of key financial information and more detail on government debt.It is more than just the total defense spend. This is about the transparency of the presentation, scrutiny and audit of public finances.The US also said Pakistan already posts some budget documents online. The country’s published budget information gives a generally substantive picture of planned government revenues and spending, it said.
- [Wheel-Jam Strike in Pakistan: Why Goods Transporters Refuse to Budge Ahead of Independence Day](https://www.pakistantruth.com/transporters-strike/): As the country gets dressed up with flags and green-and-white bunting in readiness for August 14, thousands of trucks, trailers and oil tankers remain parked on highways instead of carrying goods. The strike by transporters in Pakistan enters the sixth day and a new round of government talks in Karachi has become the last real chance to bring an end to the standoff before Independence Day.
- [Naqvi-Araghchi Mashhad Talks: Pakistan’s Push to Save the US-Iran Ceasefire Before August 17](https://www.pakistantruth.com/us-iran-ceasefire/): For Pakistani households, a wider Gulf conflict is not an abstract worry. It threatens oil supplies, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, remittances from workers in the Gulf, and fuel prices at home. That is why the outcome of the US-Iran ceasefire extension talks carries direct weight for everyday budgets.
- [New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Joins Pakistani Community for Historic Independence Day Celebration](https://www.pakistantruth.com/new-york-mayor/): New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani was welcomed with the traditional hospitality by the community organizers, center chairman Muhammad Nasir Awan and youth director Husam Nasir Awan, upon his arrival. This was a sign of the city's high-level recognition of the contributions and participation of the Pakistani community in the city's civic life, as the Mayor was accompanied by senior figures from the local administration.
- [Govt Seeks PM’s Approval to Fix Prices of 52 Life Saving Medicines: What It Means for Pakistani Patients](https://www.pakistantruth.com/medicine-prices/): For families across Pakistan, whose lives depend on regular medicine for a parent suffering from diabetes or a relative struggling with cancer, a price approval sitting in a file in Islamabad is not just bureaucracy. It’s the difference between a drug being on the pharmacy shelf or not. The government has now approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's approval to fix the prices of 52 life saving medicines and the outcome will have a direct impact on how these medicines reach the patients this year.
- [US and Iran Agree to Extend Islamabad Truce Ahead of Deadline](https://www.pakistantruth.com/islamabad-mou/): The US and Iran have agreed to extend their ceasefire ahead of the looming August 17 deadline, in a huge diplomatic deal for global geopolitics and Middle East peace, which has been pushed through by Pakistan after tireless efforts. Diplo-official sources said both sides in Washington and Tehran have shown interest in extending the 60-day truce set under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
- [Pak-Norway Relations Strengthened: Norwegian FM Espen Barth Eide Arrives at Foreign Office](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pak-norway-relations/): The high-level visit is significant for modern Pak-Norway relations with a view to examining bilateral relations, expanding new possibilities of trade, and discussing various global and regional issues of the day.
- [Federal Employees Pension Scheme: Pakistan Govt Launches New Retirement Plan](https://www.pakistantruth.com/federal-pension-scheme/): A government job in Pakistan, for decades, came with one silent promise: a pension for life, a fixed one. That promise is currently being changed right now. The federal government has started to introduce a new pension scheme  for public sector workers. It is very different from the system most families are used to.
- [Pakistan Cabinet Reshuffle 2026: Big Federal Changes Expected This Month](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-cabinet-reshuffle/): This one has a clear paper trail, unlike earlier rounds of reshuffle rumors this year. The PM’s Office has officially asked ministries to submit performance reports starting from February 2024, which will determine who stays, who moves and who is promoted.
- [National Housing Policy 2026: Federal Cabinet Approves Historic Framework After 25 Years](https://www.pakistantruth.com/national-housing-policy-2026/): In a monumental step toward addressing the country's housing crisis and regulating urban growth, Pakistan's Federal Cabinet has officially approved the National Housing Policy 2026 and its implementation action plan. Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, this landmark approval marks the first time in nearly a quarter of a century that the country has overhauled its housing framework, with the last national housing policy dating back to 2001.
- [Islamic Credit Cards: Meezan Bank Announces the Launch of Two Shariah-Compliant Cards](https://www.pakistantruth.com/islamic-credit-cards/): In a landmark move to accelerate digital, cashless banking in Pakistan, Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL)—the country's first and largest Islamic commercial bank—has announced its entry into the credit card ecosystem. During its Corporate Analyst Briefing for the first half of 2026, the bank management officially revealed that it is developing two new Islamic credit cards to provide a strictly Shariah-compliant alternative to conventional, interest-based credit cards.
- [Custom Bonded Warehouses: PM Orders Nationwide Third-Party Audit to Curb Tax Evasion](https://www.pakistantruth.com/custom-bonded-warehouses/): In a major move to bring transparency to Pakistan's trade and economic systems, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an independent, nationwide third-party audit of all custom bonded warehouses covering the last three years. The definitive directive aims to eliminate tax evasion, smuggling, and structural non-compliance across the country's import-export infrastructure.
- [PM Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Pakistan-Kazakhstan Partnership](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-kazakhstan-ties/): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week renewed focus on Central Asia, reiterating Pakistan’s interest in strengthening ties with Kazakhstan. It was a farewell meeting with outgoing Kazakh envoy Yerzhan Kistafin but the message was far more than diplomatic politeness. The growing Pakistan Kazakhstan partnership is starting to look like more than just polite talk for a country trying to open new export markets and reduce its dependence on a handful of traditional trading partners.
- [Sargodha Schools Holiday: Pakistan Education Institutions Closed Today](https://www.pakistantruth.com/sargodha-school-holiday/): Many parents were taken by surprise by a Sargodha schools holiday. The authorities have ordered all public and private educational institutions in Sargodha city to remain closed on Wednesday, August 12. For families who make a habit of checking WhatsApp groups and local news channels each morning before sending their children off to school, this sudden announcement is a reminder of how quickly plans can change in Pakistan in periods of tension.
- [Pakistan Energy Security at Risk Amid Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Tensions](https://www.pakistantruth.com/strait-of-hormuz/): Two thin strips of water thousands of kilometers away from Karachi could determine how much you will pay for petrol and electricity this year. Renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb corridor has cut off shipping lanes carrying most of the world’s oil and gas, and Pakistan, which relies heavily on imported fuel, is directly in the line of fire.
- [Sindh Establishes Pakistan’s First Residential Autism Center to Support Special Children](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistans-first-residential-autism-center/): The Government of Sindh has made a tremendous breakthrough in the healthcare sector with the establishment of the first-ever residential autism centre in the country to offer long-term boarding, clinical treatment and rehabilitation for neurodivergent children. The cutting-edge facility was inaugurated by Pakistan's First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in the industrial Korangi of Karachi. An unprecedented initiative providing parents with relief from the challenges of coming and going to multiple services for assistance around the clock, and in an international-standard format. 
- [Russia and Pakistan to Launch Historic First Direct Freight Rail Service](https://www.pakistantruth.com/russia-pakistan-freight-rail-service/): Pakistan and Russia are entering a transformative phase of economic integration with advanced preparations underway to launch their first-ever direct overland freight rail service. Albert Khorev, the Russian Ambassador to Pakistan said that in both directions this long-term railway track would link Pakistan's major industrial cities, Karachi and Faisalabad, with Moscow. A key element of the connectivity project is to build a safe and fast shipping route across the Eurasia land mass that avoids potentially turbulent sea ports. 
- [US Investment in Pakistan: Unlocking New Opportunities in Key Economic Sectors](https://www.pakistantruth.com/us-investment-in-pakistan/): Pakistan has officially resumed its efforts to bring in strong American corporate and institutional capital in its high growth sectors in order to achieve long-term stability in the macroeconomic system. A high-level bilateral meeting was held between the top businessmen of the two countries where they presented selected investment opportunities and started to shift the bilateral relationship from a historical geopolitical dependency towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial ‘geo-economic’ partnership. 
- [Punjab Launches Multiple 2-Year Medical Diploma Courses to Fix Healthcare Staff Shortage](https://www.pakistantruth.com/punjab-medical-faculty/): Punjab is lacking trained support staff in healthcare and has now taken a direct step to fill that gap. Punjab Medical Faculty (PMF) has launched new medical diploma courses in seven allied fields of health. The new courses are a shorter and more practical way into the medical field for young Pakistanis who cannot commit to a five-year MBBS degree.
- [Govt Appoints Muhammad Ali Malik as New SBP Deputy Governor](https://www.pakistantruth.com/sbp-deputy-governor/): The top leadership at Pakistan’s central bank has just been changed again. The government has appointed Muhammad Ali Malik as the new Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and this is a decision that concerns everyone who deals with banks, loans, remittances or the rupee in daily life. For many millions of Pakistanis—those using formal banking, mobile wallets such as JazzCash and Easypaisa, or simply watching inflation numbers closely—changes at the top of SBP are never just bureaucratic news.
- [Foreign Companies Cross $23 Billion Investment in Pakistan: What It Means for Ordinary Pakistanis](https://www.pakistantruth.com/foreign-investment/): Foreign investment in Pakistan just reached a milestone that most people scrolled past on their phones without a second thought. But this number hits your job, your grocery bill, and maybe your next paycheck, too. A new report has revealed that member companies of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry have invested more than $23 billion in Pakistan in the past decade, actually surpassing the country’s own official foreign direct investment figures.
- [Turkey Confirms Key Detail About Makkah Defense Agreement: Strategic Insights and Regional Expansion](https://www.pakistantruth.com/makkah-defense-agreement-details/): Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has officially clarified a vital strategic aspect of the recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Following intense international speculation comparing the trilateral treaty to a NATO-style absolute defense pact, Ankara’s official disclosure has shed new light on the architectural scope of this historic alliance. Turkey has explicitly confirmed that the mutual treaty is fundamentally defensive and stabilizing, designed to reinforce regional autonomy rather than isolate or target any particular regional power.
- [Iran Rules Out Talks With US Until Washington Honors Interim Deal](https://www.pakistantruth.com/iran-us-tensions/): Tehran and Washington have again been engaged in a war of words and this time Pakistan cannot afford to just watch from the wings. Iran has rejected direct talks with the United States, saying it will not negotiate until the United States complies with the terms of an interim deal signed in June. This standoff next door matters more than it might seem at first glance for Pakistanis already coping with skyrocketing fuel costs and an uncertain economy.
- [JI Chief Calls for Peace in K-P, Backs Makkah Defence Pact as Step Toward Muslim Unity](https://www.pakistantruth.com/makkah-defence-pact/): Peshawar woke up to strong words this week. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman told reporters at Al-Markaz Islami what many families in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have been thinking for years. The province needs peace before it needs anything else. He also appreciated the new Makkah Defence Pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as a real step toward Muslim unity.
- [Pakistan’s Envoy in Washington Pushes for Deeper US Trade and Investment Ties](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-us-trade-relations/): Money issues are almost never a government meeting issue. When Pakistan’s ambassador talks about US trade and investment in Washington, it ultimately boils down to the cost of goods, employment opportunities and business prospects at home. Pakistan’s envoy has recently presented a compelling case for deeper economic ties, which could shape how ordinary Pakistanis earn and spend in the years ahead.
- [Turkey to Begin Offshore Drilling in Pakistan Soon: A Historical Energy Milestone](https://www.pakistantruth.com/offshore-drilling-in-pakistan/): The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), a state-owned petroleum company, will begin deep-sea oil and gas exploration through offshore drilling in Pakistan in a major economic breakthrough to help resolve the serious energy crisis and minimize the use of costly imported fuel. During a press conference in Lahore, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik announced the strategic partnership. The venture is the culmination of a 20-year stoppage in deep sea exploration in Pakistan's waters, and will pave the way for a massive foreign direct investment (FDI) and scientific collaboration between the two brotherly nations. 
- [Pakistan-Kuwait Bilateral Relations: DPM Dar and Kuwaiti Counterpart Discuss Makkah Defense Pact](https://www.pakistantruth.com/pakistan-kuwait-bilateral-relations/): Formal and comprehensive conversations were held over the phone between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, embarking on a significant diplomatic initiative to strengthen strategic and economic relations between the two countries. The high-level meeting was an important opportunity to discuss the recent developments in the Bilateral Relations between Pakistan and Kuwait, the current security challenges in the Middle East and ways for better coordination of the multi-billion dollar investment frameworks between the two brotherly nations. Both leaders affirmed their dedication to having a strong organizational partnership on common shared objectives. 
- [Premium Number Plates Auction Registration Opens in Punjab: How to Apply Online](https://www.pakistantruth.com/premium-number-plates-auction-registration/): In a strategic move, the Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department of the Government of Punjab has officially launched the online platform for Premium Number Plates Auction Registration in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). This is a new, online program that lets everyone in the province register, bid and get their preferred vanity and attractive (VIP) registration marks from home. The provincial government's plan is to move this process into an e-Auction to remove the agents' mafia, improve revenue and provide a citizen-friendly and transparent platform. 
- [Will the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement Rewrite the Security Rules of the Middle East and South Asia? ](https://www.pakistantruth.com/makkah-joint-defense-agreement/): Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a historic trilateral mutual defence pact, dubbed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which brings a new, collective security mechanism to the region. The contents of this "attack on one, attack on all" doctrine for the three most powerful military and economic powers of the Muslim world were signed at the Al-Safa Palace in the holy city of Mecca—a document which is considered one of the most important in history. 
- [Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme: Punjab Government’s Historic Step to Empower Farmers](https://www.pakistantruth.com/apna-khet-apna-rozgar-scheme-2/): In a groundbreaking initiative, the Government of Punjab, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officially launched the Apna Khet Apna Rozgar Scheme. This groundbreaking project seeks to enable landless farmers, rural youth and marginalized families by giving them economic independence. The scheme involves the allocation of large areas of bare and unused state land, which is aimed at addressing rural unemployment, poverty and ensuring food security across the country.
- [Karachi Board Announces 2026 Intermediate Arts Results: BIEK Declares Class 12 Outcome](https://www.pakistantruth.com/biek-karachi-arts-result-2026/): Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the results of the 2026 Intermediate Arts examination for the students of Class 12. The announcement comes as a relief for thousands of families across the city from Gulshan to Gadap who have been waiting anxiously for months. This outcome will be the next step for many students, whether it’s university admission, a diploma program or a job application.

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