The Punjab government has urged the federal authorities to introduce clear policies and procedures to facilitate beef exports, highlighting the need to align national agriculture strategies with provincial priorities. The matter was discussed during a key meeting between Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Shah and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister…
The Punjab government has capped the increase in public transport fares, rejecting a higher proposal and setting strict limits to protect commuters from excessive charges. According to official notifications, fare increases for diesel-based public transport, including both AC and non-AC vehicles, will not exceed 25%, while petrol-based vehicles will see a maximum increase of 10%….
A Senate sub-committee has directed the Federal Investigation Agency to expand and speed up its investigation into the theft of thousands of cigarette cartons from warehouses managed by the Federal Board of Revenue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The directive came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control, chaired by Saifullah…
At least three people were killed in two separate shooting incidents in Balochistan, raising concerns about law and order in the region. According to police, the first incident occurred in the Gandawah area of Jhal Magsi, where unidentified armed men opened fire on a man identified as Ahsan, son of Ghulam Ali. He died on…
The Balochistan government has initiated strict enforcement of its austerity policy by taking action against an official in Quetta for violating the prescribed rules. According to officials from the Livestock and Dairy Development Department, a government vehicle assigned to a district officer was withdrawn after it was found that the officer had breached austerity guidelines…
The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced new measures to simplify export procedures for IT companies and freelancers in Pakistan, aiming to promote ease of doing business and boost the country’s digital economy. According to the central bank, the reforms focus on streamlining export realisation processes, standardising documentation, and improving complaint resolution systems for exporters…
A case has been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh and more than 100 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf following a protest in Karachi’s Red Zone that allegedly turned violent. According to police reports, at least 24 PTI workers were arrested during the protest, including former MNAs Alamgir Khan and Dawa Khan. The first information report (FIR)…
Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern after three Pakistani nationals were injured in an incident at Khor Fakkan Port in the United Arab Emirates. According to official reports, the injuries occurred when debris from a missile interception fell near the port area, triggering a fire and causing panic among civilians. Emergency response teams quickly arrived…
Pakistan has taken a leading role in regional diplomatic efforts to broker a potential 45-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States, as tensions between the two nations approach a critical point. According to multiple international reports, the proposed ceasefire is being considered as a first step toward achieving a long-term peace agreement. The initiative…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammed Sohail Afridi has emphasized that the use of force alone cannot bring lasting peace to the tribal districts, urging collaborative and result-oriented efforts to address ongoing unrest. Speaking at a peace jirga held in Bajaur, the chief minister highlighted that decades of military operations have failed to deliver sustainable peace…
