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Air Pollution in Islamabad & Rawalpindi Cuts Life Expectancy by 4 Years
The capital city and its neighbour, Rawalpindi, face a severe environmental emergency. Once envisioned as orderly and modern urban centres, the twin cities now battle a toxic air pollution crisis. A new report warns that this “grey haze” is shortening…
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Punjab Approves Rs120 Billion for Elevated Expressway Project in Lahore
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The Punjab government has given the green signal to the long-awaited elevated expressway in Lahore. It is a Rs120 billion mega project designed to ease…
NADRA Confirms Offices Closure Timings on Sept 6 Holiday
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that all its offices and service centers will remain closed nationwide on Saturday, September 6, 2025,…
Hong Kong Court Rules Against Foodpanda in Driver Injury Case
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The High Court in Hong Kong has ruled against Foodpanda, ordering the delivery platform to pay more than HK$1.3 million (US$167,000) in compensation to a…
Islamabad IG Cracks Down on Poor Policing, Bans Unregistered Motorbikes
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Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has taken disciplinary action against several officers for underperformance while simultaneously imposing a citywide ban…
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Launched With Major Upgrades
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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE, bringing notable upgrades to its Fan Edition series. The smartphone features a bigger battery with silicon carbon…
CDA LED Lights Upgrade Brings 1,419 New Fixtures to Islamabad
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) reported that 1,419 new LED lights have been installed across Islamabad as part of a citywide upgrade to modern street…
Govt Plans M-10 Motorway from Karachi to Jamshoro
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A major infrastructure plan is in motion as the federal government prepares to expand the Karachi Northern Bypass into the M-10 Motorway, a 134-kilometre six-lane…
NUMS Sets New MDCAT Date Due to Flood Disruption
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The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) has rescheduled the MDCAT for 2025. The exam will now be held on September 28 instead of September…
Punjab Opens Online Civil Defense Volunteer Registration
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The Punjab Home Department has launched a digital portal for Civil Defense volunteer registration, enabling citizens across the province to formally enlist and support disaster…
PSDP Allocates Only 2% of Total Budget For New Projects in FY 25/26
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The federal government has announced the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for FY2026, with a massive Rs1 trillion outlay. However, only Rs16.59 billion less than…
Two Consecutive Days of Holiday Declared in Sindh
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The Sindh government has announced public holidays on September 5 and 6 (Friday and Saturday) in observance of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH), corresponding to the…
Rupee Extends Gain Streak Against US Dollar
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The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward streak on Wednesday, appreciating by 2 paisas against the US Dollar in the interbank market. The local currency…
US Ends Visa Drop Box System for 57 Countries
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The United States has officially ended the ‘drop-box’ system, also known as the Interview Waiver Program (IWP), for non-immigrant visa applicants from 57 countries. This…
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