Pakistan has finally ended a decades-old restriction that limited arts students from choosing science or technical fields at the intermediate level. In a landmark decision taken during its 183rd meeting in Karachi, the Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has approved a nationwide open-admission policy. ✅ What’s Changing? For the first time, students who completed matric in…
Punjab has rolled out one of its biggest healthcare relief programs yet, offering completely free cancer and heart treatment to patients across the province. The initiative removes the financial burden from families who often struggle with the high cost of life-saving procedures. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially approved the launch of the CM Special Initiative…
The Punjab government has launched a major reform that will allow newborn babies to be registered with NADRA on the very day they are born, eliminating the long delays families typically face in obtaining a Child Registration Certificate (CRC), commonly known as the B-Form. Officials confirmed that the initiative is a joint effort between the…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has updated its seasonal forecast — and the latest outlook warns of a drier-than-usual winter across much of the country. The revision comes as meteorologists now expect weak La Niña conditions to dominate the weather pattern, altering earlier predictions of an extra-cold season. Chief Meteorologist Dr. Afzaal explained that although…
Sindh Police has decided to expand Karachi’s faceless e-challan system to several more districts after reviewing its early success in improving traffic compliance. The decision was approved by Inspector General Ghulam Nabi Memon during a meeting held at the Central Police Office in Karachi. Senior officers, Additional IGs, and Safe City Authority representatives briefed the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed gas companies to ensure improved supply for domestic consumers during the winter months, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik told the National Assembly during a call-attention notice. The minister said the prime minister has instructed authorities to provide uninterrupted gas supply from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. for household users,…
Citizens across Punjab have reported receiving fraudulent e-challan text messages, prompting the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) to issue a strong public warning about a rising scam. The authority urged people to stay alert and avoid clicking suspicious links or responding to any payment request sent via SMS. A PSCA spokesperson clarified that the authority…
A major scandal has reportedly emerged in the United Kingdom, revealing that thousands of migrants were granted visas despite failing the mandatory IELTS English-language requirement. According to a British newspaper, nearly 80,000 candidates were given incorrect IELTS results, raising serious concerns about how many applicants entered the country without meeting the official language standard. 🌍…
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed penalties of Rs. 25 million each on the National Grid Company and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) over repeated failures to meet key legal and safety requirements meant to protect Pakistan’s power system. In its orders, Nepra held both entities responsible under Section 48 of…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s son, Junaid Safdar, is set to marry into a well-known political family in Lahore. According to reliable family sources, Junaid will be marrying the granddaughter of Sheikh Rohail Asghar, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and head of a respected political household in Lahore. The bride…
