Sindh Expands Pink Scooty Scheme to Hyderabad to Empower Women Mobility
The Sindh government has announced the expansion of its free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad…
Sindh Expands Pink Scooty Scheme to Hyderabad to Empower Women Mobility
The Sindh government has announced the expansion of its free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad after its successful rollout in Sukkur. The initiative, introduced under the leadership of Sharjeel Inam Memon, aims to improve women’s mobility and promote independence across the province. The Pink Scooty scheme is designed to provide women with free scooters along…
Mechanised Wheat Harvesting in Khanewal Boosts Efficiency but Hurts Farmers and Labourers
The growing use of mechanised harvesting is rapidly transforming wheat farming in Khanewal, one of Pakistan’s major agricultural regions. Traditional harvesting methods that once relied on large groups of labourers are now being replaced by advanced machines capable of completing the same work in just a few hours. Modern harvesting machines not only cut wheat…
CDA to Start Demolition in 12 More Bari Imam Villages Amid Rising Resident Concerns
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is set to expand its anti-encroachment operation in Bari Imam, planning demolition in 12 additional villages after completing action in 14 localities of Bari Imam and Noorpur Shahan. Authorities have already cleared areas including Malpur and Noori Bagh despite strong resistance from residents. The next phase of the operation will…
Sindh Minister Urges Heritage Protection on World Heritage Day, Highlights Mohenjo-daro and Makli
Sindh has renewed its commitment to preserving cultural heritage as Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah called for collective efforts on World Heritage Day to safeguard the province’s historical legacy. In his message, the minister highlighted that Sindh is home to some of the world’s oldest civilisations and stressed the importance of protecting its archaeological and cultural…
KP Senate By-Election 2026: Opposition Divided Over Joint Candidate as ECP Issues Voting Instructions
The Election Commission of Pakistan has formally announced arrangements for the upcoming Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scheduled for April 23, 2026, as political divisions within the opposition camp continue to deepen. According to an official communication sent to the KP Assembly Secretariat, all Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have been directed to bring…
KP to Prioritise Irrigation, Water Supply and Flood Infrastructure in ADP 2026-27
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to prioritise irrigation, water supply, and flood-damaged infrastructure in its Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026-27. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. During the meeting, officials reviewed proposed development schemes related to the Public Health Engineering, Irrigation, and Communication and…
Punjab Health Projects Benefit 21 Million People Through Clinics on Wheels and Field Hospitals
Punjab’s major healthcare initiatives have reached a significant milestone, with over 21 million people benefiting from field hospitals and Clinics on Wheels across the province, officials informed Maryam Nawaz Sharif during a high-level meeting. According to a briefing by Provincial Health Secretary Nadia Saqib, the province has made rapid progress in expanding healthcare access. Mobile…
Haripur Police Booked for Assault on Hattar Fire Victims’ Relatives, Officer Arrested
Police in Haripur have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against seven personnel, including a check post in-charge, over the alleged assault of relatives of victims who died in the Hattar fire incident. The case is linked to a tragic gas pipeline explosion in Hattar that resulted in the deaths of eight people. Following the…
Pakistan Earthquake Today 2026: 5.5 Magnitude Tremors Shake Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan on April 18, 2026, causing widespread panic in Islamabad and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sudden tremors were strongly felt in major cities including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, and scenic regions like Kaghan Valley. According to seismic reports, the earthquake measured between 5.4 and 5.5 magnitude and…
Field Marshal Asim Munir Concludes Iran Visit, Calls for Peaceful Resolution Through Dialogue
Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces, has concluded his three-day official visit to Iran, where he strongly emphasized the importance of dialogue, de-escalation and peaceful resolution of ongoing regional issues. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the Field Marshal, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level delegation, engaged…
