The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has introduced strict fuel conservation measures across all government departments following rising concerns about a possible petroleum supply disruption due to the escalating Middle East crisis. According to an official notification issued by the KP Finance Department, all offices operating under the department have been directed to adopt precautionary measures…
OpenAI is under intense scrutiny after signing a deal to provide its artificial intelligence technology to the U.S. Department of Defense’s classified network. Co-founder Sam Altman confirmed the agreement, sparking widespread criticism and concern among users regarding the ethical implications of AI in military applications. Following the announcement, many users began uninstalling the ChatGPT app…
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has announced its verdict in the high-profile May 9 GHQ attack case, sentencing 47 proclaimed offenders to 10 years of imprisonment each. The court also imposed a fine of PKR 500,000 on each convict. The verdict was delivered by Judge Amjad Ali Shah after reviewing the evidence presented during…
Public transport fares across several intercity routes in Pakistan have increased significantly following the recent rise in petroleum product prices. The increase has placed additional financial pressure on commuters who are already struggling with rising inflation and higher living costs. According to transport operators, ticket prices were revised shortly after goods transporters increased freight charges…
Sindh to Give Free Pink Electric Scooters to Women on International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day (March 8), the Government of Sindh will organize a special ceremony to distribute free pink electric scooters to women across the province. This initiative aims to provide women with safe, independent, and environmentally friendly transportation options. By offering…
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Asim Munir held an important meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss defence cooperation and the evolving regional security situation. The meeting took place amid rising tensions in the Gulf region and focused on recent developments involving Iran and its actions…
A tragic incident occurred at a petrol station where a worker lost his life after refusing to provide petrol in a container, highlighting serious concerns about workplace safety and public behaviour at fuel stations. According to police reports, a car arrived at the petrol pump to refuel. After filling petrol in their vehicle, the people…
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, held high-level diplomatic discussions with Prabowo Subianto, the President of Indonesia, and Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East. According to the Prime Minister’s Office of Pakistan, the leaders agreed to jointly…
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill 2026, allowing the chairman of the anti-corruption watchdog National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to receive a three-year extension in tenure. The approval came just one day before the current term of the incumbent NAB chairman Nazir Ahmed was scheduled to expire. The amendment…
The government of Pakistan has finalized a comprehensive national action plan to protect fuel supplies and maintain energy stability amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The plan was developed during a high-level meeting of the cabinet committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to monitor petrol prices and assess the potential impact of the…
