Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices remain elevated in major cities across Pakistan despite the resumption of supplies, placing additional financial pressure on households that depend on the fuel for cooking and other domestic needs. Prices continued to remain high on Tuesday, indicating that the return of supplies has not yet translated into lower retail rates….
At least 12 government officials, including seven police personnel and five Punjab Food Authority (PFA) employees, were injured after a team conducting an operation against the sale of unsafe milk came under attack by local residents in Muzaffargarh on Tuesday, according to police. The team was carrying out action against individuals allegedly involved in selling…
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration system experienced a technical failure at airports across Pakistan on Tuesday, leaving passengers waiting in long queues at immigration counters and disrupting international flight departures. The system remained suspended for approximately one hour, affecting immigration procedures at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and other airports nationwide. According to officials…
Pakistan’s food supply remains significantly misaligned with the country’s national dietary guidelines, with persistent shortages of vegetables, fruits, roots and tubers, and pulses, according to a new policy brief by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The report highlights an imbalance between the foods available across the country and the quantities needed to support healthy…
Smartphone prices have risen sharply in Karachi, making new mobile phones increasingly difficult to afford for budget-conscious consumers. According to a report by Dawn, major mobile phone brands have increased handset prices by Rs15,000 to Rs30,000, placing additional pressure on buyers, particularly those from low- and middle-income households. A budget smartphone with 4GB of RAM…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected reports that its core committee has been sidelined or that its decision-making powers have been transferred to another party body. The clarification came amid reports of possible changes to the party’s internal decision-making structure, with PTI officials maintaining that its core committee, political committee and parliamentary party have separate responsibilities….
Lahore Safari Park is set to introduce Pakistan’s first permanent 7D immersive wildlife cinema in November 2026, offering visitors an interactive experience designed to combine entertainment with wildlife education and conservation awareness. The project aims to provide families and tourists with a new attraction while promoting knowledge about biodiversity, animal habitats and wildlife protection. Named…
Lahore’s Khayaban-e-Amin Cricket Stadium recently hosted Prem Nagar – The Land of Love, a musical charity festival that combined Pakistan’s cultural heritage with a message of compassion, social welfare and interfaith harmony. The event brought together well-known performers and highlighted the organisers’ aim of supporting vulnerable communities through charitable initiatives. The festival was organised under…
Five senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders detained at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail have urged the party’s leadership to maintain unity, avoid public disagreements and prioritise efforts to secure the release of Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Their appeal comes amid reported internal differences over the party’s political strategy and leadership decisions. The joint letter, sent…
Lahore Police have reportedly arrested a schoolteacher accused of assaulting a 13-year-old Class 7 student over the alleged theft of a box of toffees from the school canteen. The incident has raised concerns about corporal punishment in educational institutions and the protection of children in schools. According to the report, the student sustained bruising to…
