The Punjab government has introduced a comprehensive set of safety regulations for kite-flying ahead of the Basant Festival 2027, aiming to ensure public safety while reviving the traditional celebration. The new rules have been issued under the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with December 30, 2026 set as the deadline for full implementation….
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh geopolitical tensions by suggesting that the United States could take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” while also announcing a significant expansion of sanctions against the island nation. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump hinted at possible military pressure, suggesting that a major US naval asset such…
The United States is reportedly preparing to shut down its key civil-military coordination mission near Gaza, a move that highlights growing challenges in implementing the fragile ceasefire and managing humanitarian aid efforts in the conflict-hit region. The mission, which was a central component of former President Donald Trump’s post-war Gaza strategy, was designed to monitor…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds across multiple regions of Pakistan starting from May 2. According to the Met Office, a fresh westerly weather system is expected to enter the northwestern parts of the country and will remain active until May 5….
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) organised an awareness session at the National Institute of Technology Lahore to educate students and faculty about the growing threat of white-collar crimes in Pakistan. The session was led by Director FIA Lahore, Muhammad Ali Zia, who highlighted the increasing risks associated with cybercrime, financial fraud and other non-violent offences….
Inflation in Pakistan has surged to 10.9% in April, marking its highest level in nearly two years, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The sharp increase has been largely driven by rising fuel prices, higher taxes and ongoing global economic disruptions. The latest figures show that inflation has returned to double…
Sohail Afridi, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has signaled potential protests against ongoing drone strikes in the province, warning that such actions are causing civilian casualties and fueling unrest. Speaking during a provincial cabinet meeting, Afridi described the continued drone attacks as a growing crisis, stating that the resulting “collateral damage” is intensifying public anger…
A recent report by the Jinnah Institute has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s preparedness and response to climate-related disasters, pointing to persistent governance failures and weak community-level systems as major obstacles. The report, released after the devastating 2025 floods, revealed that millions were displaced and entire districts were affected, exposing significant gaps in disaster management…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has successfully facilitated the transfer of 6,500 kanals of amenity and public utility land from private housing societies to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), marking a significant step toward enforcing regulatory compliance in Islamabad’s real estate sector. According to official statements, the transferred land includes 5,484.76 kanals from Gulberg Residencia…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their political efforts to bring a no-confidence motion against Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, signaling a growing alliance between the two opposition parties in the city’s political landscape. A key meeting was held at Idara Noor-i-Haq where senior leaders from both PTI and JI discussed their joint strategy,…
