The Punjab government has officially banned Qingqi rickshaws from five model roads in Lahore as part of a major upgrade to the province’s traffic system. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, where officials briefed her on the new traffic reforms. What’s Changing? Punjab is updating its 60-year-old traffic…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially denied claims that visas for Pakistanis have been stopped. The UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, said the reports circulating online and in media are “completely false.” He confirmed that all visa categories are being issued as normal, and that the consulate is currently facing the…
Punjab’s wildlife department has released the official schedule for the upcoming Francolin hunting season, along with strict rules and limited permits for hunters. Hunting Season Dates The season will open in three phases: December 1, 2025 – February 15, 2026 December 14, 2025 – February 15, 2026 January 10, 2026 – February 15, 2026 Hunting…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has explained why some passengers are being stopped from boarding flights, saying only those with invalid travel documents or suspected links to human smugglers are offloaded. FIA Lahore Zone Director Captain (R) Muhammad Ali Zia said that several viral videos claiming “random offloading” are false and AI-generated. He added that…
The Punjab government has decided to introduce smart water meters in Lahore to reduce water wastage and charge consumers strictly for the amount they use. WASA Lahore has floated its first tender to buy 10,000 smart meters worth Rs. 500 million. The pilot phase will start from Johar Town A-1 Block. According to WASA’s management,…
NADRA has issued a strong public warning after detecting a fake website pretending to offer ID card services. The fraudulent website — idcardtracking.online — is reportedly targeting both local citizens and overseas Pakistanis. The authority has advised people not to use agents, middlemen, or third-party websites for CNIC or ID-related services, as these channels can…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to building a cashless economy, saying it is essential for sustainable growth, transparency, and modern governance. Chairing a high-level meeting on Monday, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan had prioritized digital transformation from the very beginning, and visible progress was now being achieved. During the briefing,…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of playing a record sixth FIFA World Cup is back on track after FIFA confirmed that he is eligible for the opening matches of the 2026 tournament. The Portugal captain was facing a three-match ban after receiving the first red card of his international career during a game against Ireland earlier this…
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has been stopped from charging sales tax on developed plots after the Appellate Tribunal ruled that selling a developed plot is not a taxable service. The tribunal cancelled PRA’s attempt to collect sales tax at Rs. 100 per square yard, stating that provinces can only tax services, not the sale…
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has ordered fresh elections for the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) after a formal complaint accused the federation of bypassing its own rules when appointing top officials. The complaint, filed by Tariq Sidhu of NAATO, claimed that AFP’s general council session held on 31 December 2024 appointed a president, senior…
