Forbes has highlighted Punjab’s Suthra Punjab initiative as one of the world’s largest and most advanced digitised waste management systems, praising it for turning a long-standing waste crisis into a major climate and development success. Launched across the province in just eight months, the system now provides a unified waste service to nearly 130 million…
India’s captain Rohit Sharma has officially ended Shahid Afridi’s long-standing world record by becoming the player with the most sixes in ODI cricket. Rohit crossed the milestone during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, where he smashed three sixes during a fast-paced half-century. He started the match with 349 sixes and needed only…
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has issued a strict warning to owners of smoke-emitting vehicles in Islamabad as the city ramps up its anti-smog crackdown. Pak-EPA Director General Nazia Zaib Ali said enforcement teams have increased roadside checks on major roads, targeting vehicles that release visible smoke. She confirmed that violators will face on-the-spot…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the second phase of the Lahore Development Plan, marking a major push to upgrade thousands of streets across the city. According to the CM Office, a total of 6,284 streets will be improved under this phase. 486 streets will be upgraded by the Water and Sanitation Agency…
Ghani Dairies Limited has officially applied for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), aiming to raise Rs. 2.5 billion to expand its dairy operations in Punjab. According to a PSX notice, the company plans to offer 104.2 million ordinary shares (face value Rs. 1 each), representing 24.28% of its post-IPO…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important update for citizens who want to renew their CNICs online using the Pak ID mobile app. In its latest message, NADRA advised users to submit their renewal application instantly through the official app and receive their updated CNIC directly at home, without visiting any…
As of 1 December, the government has still not issued the notification for Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) — a new post created after the abolition of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC). The office of CJCSC officially ended on 27 November, and 29 November was widely viewed as the key…
The UAE has rejected social media claims suggesting that visas for Pakistanis have been suspended. The clarification came from UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaithi, who said the reports are completely false. He stated that Pakistan and the UAE enjoy strong, long-term relations, and visas for Pakistanis are being issued without any interruption. He added…
ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and the Tribal Areas Electricity Supply Company (TESCO) have requested fresh power tariff increases under a five-year Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) plan covering FY 2025–2030. According to the petitions filed with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), both utilities have sought tariff adjustments to support operational investments, improve…
Karachi’s new e-challan system was supposed to bring order to a city long known for chaotic traffic, missing signals, broken roads, and endless diversions. On paper, digital enforcement makes sense — automated cameras, less corruption, and clear accountability. But in reality, the system has been launched in a city that is simply not ready for…
