Another child falls into manhole in Karachi — rescued in time
A child in Karachi fell into an uncovered manhole but was rescued in time, police say. According to the report, the incident occurred when the youngster wandered onto a street…
Sindh to mandate premarital counselling for all couples before marriage registration
The provincial government of Sindh is preparing to make premarital counselling mandatory for all couples before their marriage registration. The proposed Premarital and Marital Counselling Bill, 2025 — unveiled by…
Sindh government launches e-marking system to reduce errors in exam results
The provincial government of Sindh has launched an e-marking system to digitise the marking and result-processing of matriculation and intermediate exams — a move aimed at reducing human error, speeding…
PM approves Asim Munir’s appointment as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces
The Asim Munir — now holding the rank of Field Marshal — has been approved by Shehbaz Sharif for appointment as the first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Pakistan,…
Karachi mayor apologises after toddler dies in open-manhole fall
Murtaza Wahab — the Mayor of Karachi — has formally apologized to the family of a three-year-old boy, Ibrahim, who fatally fell into an open manhole near Nipa Chowrangi. Describing…
Karachi police block Aurat March press briefing at Karachi Press Club
Aurat March organisers in Karachi were prevented by the police from holding a scheduled press briefing today outside Karachi Press Club (KPC). A heavy police presence blocked access to the…
Sindh govt extends Karachi rickshaw ban to 26 major roads
The Sindh Government has expanded its ban on rickshaws across Karachi, now prohibiting two- and four-seater rickshaws on 26 major city roads. The additional restricted roads include critical arteries such…
Pakistan reopens Torkham & Chaman borders to fast-track UN aid into Afghanistan
Government of Pakistan has reopened its border crossings at Torkham Border Crossing and Chaman Border Crossing to facilitate rapid transit of relief supply shipments from the United Nations into Afghanistan.…
Water tanker crushes motorcyclist to death in Karachi’s Manghopir
A speeding water tanker crushed and killed a motorcyclist in Karachi during the night, in a tragic road accident. The victim — reportedly returning home after leading prayers — died…
Basant returns to Punjab after 18 years under strict safety regulations
After 18 years, Basant — the traditional kite-flying festival — is returning to Punjab under a new legal framework. The provincial government lifted the ban and introduced the Punjab Regulation…