PTA temporarily suspends mobile phone registration service across Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has temporarily suspended its mobile-phone registration service — a system used to register devices under the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS). The regulatory…
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…
Megan Moroney Announces First Arena-Headlining ‘Cloud 9 Tour,’ Spanning 43 Cities in 2026
Country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney has announced her first major arena-headlining run, The Cloud 9 Tour, set to cover 43 cities across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe in 2026.…
FBI arrests Brian Cole Jr. in 2021 pipe-bomb case tied to Jan-6 Capitol riots
The FBI has arrested Brian Cole Jr. — believed to be the individual who planted pipe bombs outside the headquarters of both the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Republican…
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…