Pakistan has reaffirmed its longstanding position on the Middle East crisis, stating that sustainable peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving the Palestine issue. During a session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted that the unresolved Palestinian question remains the core driver of instability across the…
Pakistan’s political landscape in Karachi is witnessing renewed activity as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have intensified their efforts to bring a no-confidence motion against Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. The development comes after a high-level meeting between PTI Sindh leadership and JI Karachi officials at Idara Noor-i-Haq, where both parties discussed their political strategy…
The Sindh High Court has ruled that the Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020 will continue to remain in effect until a new master plan is lawfully approved and officially notified. The ruling was issued by a two-member bench headed by Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon while disposing of a petition seeking effective implementation of the development plan….
The Punjab government has launched a major land reform initiative to replace the traditional Fard system with a modern green property certificate. The pilot project will begin in Sahiwal from May 1, marking a significant shift in property documentation and ownership verification. According to officials from the Punjab Land Records Authority, the green property certificate…
At least nine suspects were killed and two police officials were injured in multiple encounters involving the Crime Control Department across various cities of Punjab, according to police reports. In Lahore, six suspects were killed in three separate operations. Police stated that raids were conducted in different areas, including Sundar, Iqbal Town, and DHA, where…
The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested a suspected human trafficker from Gujranwala who was wanted in at least 16 cases and had been declared an absconder for years. According to FIA officials, the accused, identified as Shahbaz Ahmad from Noshehra Virkan, had been involved in human trafficking activities since 2010. His name had also been…
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association has raised serious concerns over weaknesses in the digital tax system managed by the Federal Board of Revenue, urging immediate reforms to improve efficiency, governance, and taxpayer facilitation. In a formal representation submitted to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, the association highlighted critical gaps in system design, legal alignment, and…
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi has announced a major overhaul of Pakistan’s ageing railway infrastructure, calling it a historic initiative in the country’s 78-year history. The government has launched extensive track upgrade and digitisation plans aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and travel times. According to the minister, key projects include the upgrade of the…
A 24-member Pakistani Hindu family from Sanghar has returned to Pakistan through the Wagah Border after spending nearly two years in India. The family had been living in Ahmedabad, where they said they faced significant hardship and difficulties in accessing basic services. According to the family head, Rano, they initially moved to India in search…
A new study by the Competition Commission of Pakistan has highlighted the need for major reforms in Pakistan’s cement industry, focusing on tax structure, logistics, energy pricing, and mineral sector development. The report aims to improve competition, reduce market distortions, and support long-term industrial growth. According to the study, the cement sector plays a vital…
