Government
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has started a strict, province wide drive to enforce fire safety rules across Sindh. The campaign is not limited to Karachi and will cover all regions of the province. On the directions of Provincial Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, notices have
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The visit is aimed at highlighting Pakistan’s economic goals and strengthening its diplomatic outreach on a global platform. The prime minister is accompanied by a high-level
Government
President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the deadly bomb blast at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. The attack has drawn serious concern across the region and renewed worries about security in the war-hit country. President Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
Government
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced that she will dissolve parliament, opening the way for an early general election on February 8. The move comes as she looks to turn her strong personal popularity into a clear majority in the lower house. Speaking at a news conference in
Government
Renowned Pakistani news anchor Iqrar Ul Hassan has announced the launch of a new political party named Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek, saying the move aims to bring real political change in the country. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Lahore Press Club. Speaking to journalists, Iqrar
Business
When the Prime Minister recently unveiled the "Economic Governance Reforms," the optics were designed to signal a turning point. The narrative was clear: Pakistan is finally moving away from ad-hoc crisis management toward a coherent, home-grown economic framework. Ideally, this would represent a declaration of intellectual
Government
After a long break of 25 years, Basant will be celebrated officially once again in Lahore. This marks the first official Basant celebration of this century and has brought excitement among citizens who have long waited for the return of this cultural festival. The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, Syed Musa
Government
The Commissioner of Karachi has officially fixed new sugar prices across the city to give relief to consumers. According to a notification, the wholesale price of sugar has been set at Rs140 per kilogram, while the retail price is fixed at Rs143 per kilogram. The notification states that these prices
Government
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has suspended the enforcement of the newly introduced Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025. The interim order was issued on Monday by LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum during a hearing related to property dispute cases. The court was hearing petitions filed by
Government
A special court on Saturday handed down its verdict in the Toshakhana-2 case, sentencing PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison. The decision has once again drawn public attention to the long-running legal cases involving the former prime minister. The case
Government
Dense fog has caused the closure of several major motorways in Punjab, creating travel problems for commuters and transporters. Authorities took this step to ensure public safety as visibility dropped to very low levels in many areas. The Lahore Sialkot Motorway (M11) has been closed due to thick fog covering
Government
The federal government has announced a major step toward improving digital education in Pakistan. Under a new plan, 700,000 Google Chromebooks will be distributed to students across the country. The initiative is part of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and aims to modernize learning and reduce the digital