The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has initiated a review of penalties imposed on private organisations managing outsourced government hospitals following rising complaints about poor service delivery. Under the current system, overseen by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation, private partners can be fined up to 10% of their total budget for failing to meet contractual obligations….
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a new initiative to provide electric scooters to working women and female students, aiming to promote eco-friendly transport and women’s empowerment. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where multiple development projects were reviewed under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026-27. Officials…
The auction process for the Bhata Ground Cattle Market has hit a deadlock after bidders rejected the Rs4 billion reserve price set by authorities. The market, located in Rawalpindi, is one of the largest livestock trading centres serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, especially during Eid ul Adha. According to reports, bidders formed a unified stance…
An inspection of the Railways Police Pakistan training centre has revealed serious shortcomings in infrastructure and training standards, raising concerns about the quality of facilities provided to trainees. During a visit to the centre in Lahore, Inspector General Muhammad Wisal Fakhar Sultan expressed strong dissatisfaction with the existing arrangements. The IG observed that trainees were…
Unseasonal rain, hail, and strong winds have caused significant damage to standing wheat crops in parts of central Punjab, particularly in Sargodha, raising concerns among farmers and market stakeholders. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the current spell of wet weather is linked to a strong westerly system and is expected to continue until mid-April,…
The Punjab government has approved plans to expand its free public transport programme to 17 districts, aiming to provide relief to commuters amid rising fuel prices. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where officials reviewed the impact of increasing oil prices on transport fares. Under the plan,…
Donald Trump has paused planned strikes on Iran for two weeks following diplomatic outreach by Shehbaz Sharif, as both sides signal a move toward de-escalation. According to officials, Pakistan announced that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The agreement is expected to extend to conflict-affected areas,…
The Pakistan Army has strongly condemned recent attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions could seriously undermine ongoing peace and mediation efforts in the region. The condemnation came during the 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, chaired by Asim Munir. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the…
Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in the judicial sector, highlighting the importance of digital technologies in ensuring faster, transparent, and efficient justice delivery. The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Kadir Özkaya, who led a high-level delegation from Türkiye’s Constitutional Court. Shehbaz Sharif noted…
Pakistan has strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation forces, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and United Nations resolutions. In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office described the action as an attack on the sanctity and historical character of one of Islam’s holiest sites. The statement came…
