The federal government has proposed a significant transformation of Islamabad’s governance structure through a new framework that could introduce an elected legislative assembly and a locally elected chief executive for the capital city. The proposal is part of the draft “ICT Governance Model” prepared by a committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and chaired…
A Lahore court has granted interim pre-arrest bail to PML-N Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Saqib Chadhar in a high-profile cyber harassment case filed by Pakistani television actor Momina Iqbal. The development comes a day after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) registered a case against the lawmaker based on allegations made by the…
The Sindh government has officially announced the schedule for the release of Matriculation (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) examination results across the province, providing clarity for thousands of students awaiting their academic outcomes. The decision is expected to help students plan their educational future and complete admission procedures without unnecessary delays. According to the official notification,…
Rescue 1122 has been placed on high alert in Murree following forecasts of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the popular hill station and surrounding regions. The precautionary measures come after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of adverse weather conditions that could increase the risk of landslides, flash floods, falling trees, and traffic disruptions. According…
Pakistan’s inflation rate surged to 11.7 percent in May 2026, reaching its highest level in 22 months and raising concerns about the country’s economic outlook. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased from 10.9 percent in April to 11.7 percent in May on a…
The Government of Pakistan has announced a fresh reduction in petrol prices, providing much-needed relief to consumers across the country. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4 per litre for the next fortnight. Following this adjustment, the new petrol price stands…
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward agricultural and industrial development with the establishment of its first coal-based fertiliser plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project has secured an investment of $1.12 billion and is expected to transform the country’s fertiliser production sector. The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI)…
Pakistan has renewed efforts to attract Saudi investment in a $10 billion oil refinery at Gwadar Port. The government is also seeking partnerships in LNG, LPG terminals, petrochemical projects and strategic oil reserves to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure.
The Balochistan government has announced a comprehensive package of education reforms aimed at improving learning conditions, increasing school enrollment, and expanding access to quality education across the province. The reforms were discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Mir Sarfraz Bugti, where education, health, and law and order were identified as top priorities for the…
The Punjab government has officially extended cinema operating hours until 11PM, providing significant relief to Pakistan’s film industry and movie theatre operators. The decision reverses earlier restrictions introduced under provincial austerity measures, which effectively limited many cinemas to an 8PM closing time because they were located inside shopping malls and commercial centers. The move has…
