The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has initiated a major governance reform by directing all provincial departments to prepare verified lists of corrupt, underperforming, suspicious, and disreputable officers by August 7. The move is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and improving the quality of public service delivery across the province. According to official directives, government officers…
The Karachi Chehlum traffic plan has been announced by the Karachi Traffic Police ahead of the central Chehlum procession, with authorities advising commuters to avoid major roads and follow designated alternative routes throughout the day. According to the official traffic advisory, the main Chehlum procession will begin from Nishtar Park at 9:00am and follow its…
The Pakistan petrol price has been reduced after the federal government announced a fresh revision in petroleum prices, offering modest relief to consumers and businesses across the country. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs4.08 per litre, bringing the new retail price to Rs331.95…
A Kasur fake robbery case has taken an unusual turn after police arrested a young man who allegedly shot himself in the leg to stage a false robbery and avoid giving his salary to his family. According to police officials, the accused, identified as Adnan, had recently received his salary but reportedly wanted to keep…
The Mir Raza Ali murder investigation has taken a significant turn after Karachi police obtained new CCTV footage that could help reconstruct the victim’s final movements before his death. According to investigators, the newly recovered surveillance video shows Mir Raza Ali walking along a street shortly before the incident. During the footage, he appears to…
The investigation into the Mir Raza death mystery has entered a crucial phase after Karachi police uncovered new evidence linking the victim’s final movements, financial difficulties and digital activity before his body was discovered in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to investigators, CCTV footage shows Mir Raza Ali leaving his shop near Bahadurabad at around 3:30am on July…
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharmila Faruqui has alleged irregularities in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Elections 2026, claiming that her party believes in the power of the vote while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) relies on other methods to achieve political success. Speaking during a television programme, Faruqui alleged that an atmosphere of…
Cotton prices in Pakistan have continued to climb, with rates increasing by Rs500 per maund, reflecting a firm market driven by changing supply and demand conditions. The latest increase has strengthened the domestic cotton market as traders, ginners, and textile manufacturers closely monitor price movements. According to Ehsan-ul-Haq, Chairman of the Exchange Ginners Forum (EGF),…
A renewed debate over the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has gained political momentum after two key coalition partners publicly endorsed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s proposal to restructure the country’s administrative system. However, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has yet to issue an official position, adding uncertainty to the growing national discussion. The…
Pakistan’s private sector lending recorded its strongest growth in four years during FY2025–26, highlighting renewed business confidence and improving economic activity, according to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shahzad. Khurram Shahzad said private sector credit expanded by nearly 15 percent during the fiscal year, with total lending reaching Rs1.138 trillion. He described the increase…
