How to Apply for Small Business Loans Online Through SBP
SMEConnect loan application made simple: this step-by-step guide shows Pakistani small businesses how to register, apply and track bank financing online through SBP.
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Punjab Film City to Open on December 15 in Lahore
Punjab Film City will be inaugurated in Lahore on December 15, with modern studios, film schools, production facilities and new incentives for filmmakers.
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PTA Starts Blocking WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Inactive SIMs
PTA WhatsApp accounts blocked: accounts linked to inactive SIMs are being blocked, so users should check their number and move WhatsApp to an active number.
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Islamabad Students Can Get Bike Licence Without 42-Day Wait
Islamabad students bike licence facility runs 1 to 30 November 2026, letting college and university students get a motorcycle licence the same day.
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Pakistan Raises Petrol Price by Rs1.85, Diesel by Rs1.75 Per Litre
Petrol diesel prices Pakistan move up for 29 October 2026, as petrol rises Rs 1.85 to Rs 377.91 and diesel rises Rs 1.75 to Rs 399.82 per litre.
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Multan Orphan Boy Murder Case: Suspect Killed in CCD Encounter
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Egypt Parliament Approves Military Support for Saudi Arabia
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NIC Islamabad Investor Summit Puts Pakistan's Startup Funding Gap in Focus
NIC Islamabad's Investor Summit 2026 put Pakistan's startup funding gap in the spotlight as nine startups pitched to investors. Ignite CEO Bilal Abbasi announced PKR 100 million for R&D and PKR 200 million for product commercialisation under the PM's Spark and Elevate Program.
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Sana Mir's Early Cricket Career and Journey to Pakistan Women's Team
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Pakistan Private Hajj 2027: 15,000 Seats Left as Bookings Hit 80%
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Barry University Stamps Scholars Program Offers Full Undergraduate Funding
Barry University Stamps Scholars gives high-achieving first-year undergraduates renewable funding, leadership training and a US$6,000 enrichment award.
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Suzuki Alto Spare Parts Prices Revealed: What Repairs Really Cost
Suzuki Alto spare parts prices are now public for genuine parts, showing what radiators, lights, bumpers and doors cost before labour and paint.
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HEC Extends Application Deadline for PIDCL Test 2026
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Maryam Nawaz Announces Punjab Apna Kisan Bank With Interest-Free Loans
Apna Kisan Bank Punjab has been announced by Maryam Nawaz, offering interest-free loans up to Rs1 crore and new support for wheat growers in Punjab.
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Pakistan Plans Relief for Consumers Crossing 200 Electricity Units
200 units electricity relief could end the six month higher rate for consumers crossing 200 units, as the government considers raising the threshold to 250 units.
