Hundreds of government employees under the banner of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) staged a protest outside the Civil Secretariat in Lahore, demanding the restoration of key financial benefits and a significant increase in salaries. The protesters called for the reinstatement of pension, gratuity and leave encashment, which they said had been withdrawn…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored the time-scale upgradation granted to four directors of physical education in Punjab, setting aside the provincial government’s decision to withdraw the benefit. The verdict was issued by Justice Raheel Kamran while hearing writ petitions filed by affected officers. The court ruled that the petitioners were entitled to the…
Police in Rawalpindi have registered a case against four individuals accused of threatening and obstructing a polio vaccination team during an anti-polio campaign in the Sadiqabad area. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident occurred when a health team, accompanied by a health inspector, visited a residence in Muslim Town to administer polio…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has introduced a new requirement for MDCAT 2026, making it mandatory for candidates under the age of 18 to present a valid Juvenile Registration Card (JRC). The decision has sparked widespread criticism from parents, who say the move adds financial and logistical burdens. Under the updated policy, students…
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended its special fuel carriage notice for airlines operating to and from Pakistan until April 30, aiming to support uninterrupted flight operations amid ongoing regional challenges. According to officials, the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) allows international airlines to carry larger quantities of fuel from foreign locations instead of relying…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has granted bail to a man claiming Pakistani citizenship who was arrested on charges of illegal stay in Pakistan while holding an Afghan Citizen Card. The court allowed him to pursue legal procedures for citizenship clearance under the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951. The single-member bench directed the petitioner to submit…
Work has officially begun to restore train services in multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following federal approval, marking a significant step toward improving transport infrastructure in the region. According to officials, Pakistan Railways has initiated practical steps to revive railway connectivity in five key districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda and Kohat. The project will…
A major political and constitutional debate has emerged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after the provincial assembly re-passed amendments to the Public Financial Management (PFM) law, despite objections raised by Faisal Karim Kundi. The revised law significantly reduces the role of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), removing its authority over accounting, financial oversight, and expenditure authorisation…
The first Hajj flight from Islamabad International Airport is scheduled to depart on April 19, 2026, marking the official start of the pilgrimage journey for thousands of pilgrims from the federal capital. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a special ceremony will be held at the airport to formally see off the first group…
Leaders of Tehreek Tahaffuz Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) have strongly criticised the government’s economic policies, raising concerns over rising inflation, fuel pricing and worsening electricity outages across the country. Speaking at a press conference, Salman Akram Raja said Pakistan was facing extremely challenging economic conditions, with ordinary citizens—especially low-income groups—struggling to meet daily expenses. He questioned the…
