Pakistani Passport Rises to 98th in Global Henley Index 2026
Pakistan’s passport has climbed the global rankings in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, rising to 98th place from its previous position as one of the lowest-ranked travel documents worldwide.…
JI Chief Distributes Manhole Covers in Karachi to Improve Safety
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Monem Zafar inaugurated the distribution of 1,000 manhole covers in New Karachi Town on Wednesday under a campaign he termed the “Save Our Children” initiative, aimed…
PTA Says No Internet Disruption Today Despite Submarine Cable Maintenance
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has dismissed rumours claiming that internet services in Pakistan will face disruption or degradation today. The authority clarified that although routine maintenance work on an…
Rain and Snow Forecast: Weather System to Impact Karachi, Lahore and Northern Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and other regions next week as a strong westerly weather system approaches the country. According…
Karachi Celebrates Art and Heritage at Art Fest Karachi 2026
Karachi has emerged as a vibrant centre of creativity and cultural expression with the opening of Art Fest Karachi 2026 at the Sumbra Art Gallery, drawing artists, students, and members…
Karachi Teenage Maid Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted; Suspect Arrested
Karachi police have arrested a suspect and initiated a search for others after a 17-year-old domestic worker was abducted and sexually assaulted in the Gulshan-i-Maymar area on Tuesday, authorities reported…
Dense Fog in Karachi Reduces Visibility and Disrupts Flights
Karachi experienced dense fog on Thursday morning, significantly reducing visibility across multiple parts of the city and disrupting both commuter movement and flight operations. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department…
Quetta Health Official Arrested Over Illegal Transport of Government Medicines
Police in Quetta have detained a senior health official on charges of illegally transporting government-issued medicines intended for public hospitals. Officers from the New Sariab police station stopped a vehicle…
Pipri Freight Corridor Links Karachi with China and Central Asia for Enhanced Trade
Pakistan has officially commenced construction of the Pipri Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Multimodal Logistics Park, a key infrastructure initiative aligned with the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) aimed at enhancing…
Meezan Bank and PIA Partner to Enhance Debit Cardholder Convenience
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic financial institution, has formalized a strategic partnership with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to improve customer convenience and travel benefits for its debit card users. The…