Pakistan’s Non-Interest Current Expenditure Rises 18.8% in 9MFY26 Despite Lower Overall Spending ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s non-interest current expenditure increased by 18.8 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-26, according to a report presented by the Planning Commission to the Annual Plan Coordination Committee. The increase came despite an overall decline in total…
46 Homes Gutted as Rain, Dust Storms and Fires Cause Widespread Damage in South Punjab LAHORE – Severe weather conditions across South Punjab have left a trail of destruction, with strong winds, dust storms and rainfall causing fires, property damage, livestock losses and casualties in several districts. According to rescue officials, one unidentified man lost…
Five Family Members Killed in Qila Abdullah Land Dispute Clash QUETTA – A violent clash over a land ownership dispute in Balochistan’s Qila Abdullah district claimed the lives of five family members and left another person injured, according to police officials. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in the Do-Bandi area, where members of the…
Pakistan Railways Dismisses Two Officers Over Khanewal Bridge Collapse LAHORE – Pakistan Railways has dismissed two officers from service after an official inquiry found them responsible for negligence in connection with the fatal bridge collapse at Khanewal Railway Station last year. The disciplinary action was taken following the completion of departmental proceedings related to the…
Karachi University Teachers Continue Exam Boycott Despite SHEC Intervention KARACHI – Karachi University teachers have decided to continue their ongoing boycott of semester examinations despite efforts by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) to resolve the dispute. The decision was taken unanimously during a general body meeting of the Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS), where…
Safe City Camera Theft Discovered After 26 Days, Raising Security Concerns in Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A theft involving three surveillance cameras belonging to the Islamabad Safe City Authority has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring systems after officials discovered the missing equipment 26 days after it had been stolen. According to police, the cameras…
PHA Accelerates Digital Transformation with Comprehensive Office Digitization Plan LAHORE – The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) has launched a major digitization initiative aimed at modernizing administrative operations, improving transparency, and enhancing efficiency across all offices operating under its authority. The move marks another important step in the Punjab government’s broader vision of promoting e-governance and…
Rain, Dust Storms and Hail Expected Across Punjab as New Weather System Arrives LAHORE – Several districts across Punjab are expected to experience rain, dust storms, strong winds, and possible hailstorms from June 2 to June 5 as a fresh westerly weather system enters the upper parts of Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department…
Pakistan Sets Target of 2 Million New Jobs in FY27 to Boost Economic Growth ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs during the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its broader strategy to accelerate economic growth, reduce unemployment, and improve living standards across the country. According…
KU Exam Boycott Enters Second Month, Impacting Nearly 50,000 Students KARACHI – Nearly 50,000 students at the University of Karachi are experiencing growing academic uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations has entered its second month, disrupting academic activities and delaying the university’s examination schedule. The boycott began on May 5 after teachers raised…
