The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs4.188 billion compensation package for employees of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) as part of the government’s plan to wind up the organization by December 2026. The compensation package is linked to the closure of PASSCO and the disposal of its wheat stocks. The…
A major health alert has been issued in Karachi after the Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory declared nine cancer medicines as substandard, fake, and unregistered following a detailed investigation. Authorities have initiated action against those responsible for distributing the medicines. According to Director Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory Syed Adnan Rizvi, the investigation began after laboratory testing…
A minor dispute over a juice payment turned violent in Lahore’s Manga Mandi area after three men allegedly opened fire at a food point owner and staff following an argument. Police have launched an investigation after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online. According to police officials, the suspects, identified as Boda Jatt and two…
The Faisalabad administration has unveiled a new smart public transport initiative featuring the Faisalabad Public Transport App and plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network. The project aims to modernize public transportation, improve commuter convenience, and promote environmentally friendly travel across the Faisalabad Division. According to Commissioner Faisalabad and President of the Faisalabad…
A low-level flood has been reported in the Ravi River near Kamalia after water levels rose significantly at the Mil Fatyana point. Authorities have intensified monitoring and emergency preparedness measures as approximately 50,000 cusecs of water continue flowing downstream. According to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Irrigation, officials are closely monitoring river conditions to detect any…
Global crude oil prices have surged this week as escalating US-Iran tensions and ongoing geopolitical conflicts raised fresh concerns over global energy supplies. The uncertainty has pushed physical crude cargo prices to their highest levels in nearly two months, with some shipments approaching $110 per barrel. Crude oil cargoes across the Middle East, Europe, and…
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has confirmed Pakistan’s first-ever lithium discovery in underground geothermal formation water, also known as geothermal brine. The breakthrough marks a significant milestone for the country’s energy and mineral exploration sector and could open new opportunities in the global clean energy industry. The discovery was made under OGDCL’s…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member of the National Assembly Iqbal Afridi has claimed that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan told him that members of the party were not following his instructions. According to a video statement shared on social media by PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan, Afridi said he met Imran Khan at…
Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is critical of Punjab because it is unable to accept the province’s rapid development under the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. Responding to recent statements by PPP spokespersons, Bukhari stated that the Punjab government is utilizing public funds for the welfare and…
The Sindh Cabinet has approved an increase in the conveyance allowance for provincial government employees in Grades 1 to 16, providing financial relief amid rising transportation costs. Announcing the decision after a cabinet meeting, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the provincial government had approved several key initiatives aimed at improving governance, public welfare,…
