The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health has raised concerns over alleged overcharging by private medical colleges, with 45 institutions reportedly collecting fees beyond officially approved limits. During a meeting chaired by Dr Mahesh Kumar on Wednesday, the committee was informed that some colleges had allegedly demanded up to Rs600,000 in additional charges from students….
Faisalabad’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 600 on Wednesday, reaching hazardous levels as authorities intensified efforts to control pollution and tackle the worsening smog situation. In response, the Faisalabad divisional administration has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of uncovered construction materials and directed relevant departments to strengthen environmental enforcement. Commissioner Dr Imran…
Pakistan is set to reach a historic milestone in space exploration, as a Pakistani astronaut is expected to join a Chinese spacecraft crew on a joint mission to China’s space station. The development would mark the first time a foreign astronaut participates in China’s human spaceflight programme alongside Chinese crew members. According to the Chinese…
The government is planning to establish a new company to oversee liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pricing and regulate its distribution across Pakistan. Under the proposed arrangement, responsibility for setting monthly LPG prices would shift from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to a new entity involving Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Sui gas companies and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to 10 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Haidar Zaman, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Kohat. The prime minister condemned the assault in the Darabukach area and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers and personnel. In a…
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to introduce a dedicated electric bus service for women in Islamabad, with an initial fleet of 30 pink buses. The proposed initiative aims to provide women and girls with safer and more convenient public transport, particularly during rush hours when existing buses often become overcrowded. A senior CDA…
Lahore recorded the world’s highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among major cities on November 10, as a thick layer of smog continued to affect residents across Punjab’s provincial capital. According to Swiss air quality monitoring platform IQAir, the city’s AQI reached 240, placing it in the “very unhealthy” category. The concentration of fine particulate matter,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to deliver Pakistan’s national statement at the high-level COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday. His address is expected to highlight Pakistan’s concerns about climate change, environmental justice and the challenges faced by countries vulnerable to extreme weather events. During his visit, the prime minister is also scheduled…
Pakistan’s federal government utilised only Rs103.87 billion out of the Rs1 trillion allocated under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) during the first four months of fiscal year 2026-27. The expenditure recorded between July and October 2026 accounted for just 10.4 per cent of the annual development budget. According to data from the Ministry of…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Asad Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, in an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment at Pakistan Post. Mahmood did not appear before the NAB investigation team despite being called to respond to the allegations. Mahmood had been directed to appear at 11am on…
