SHC dismisses challenge to mandatory Ajrak-design vehicle number plates in Sindh
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the mandatory implementation of Ajrak-design vehicle number plates in the province, ruling that the government’s policy is supported by law…
Pakistan set to launch last nationwide polio eradication drive of 2025
Pakistan is preparing to launch the final nationwide polio eradication drive of 2025 beginning Monday, with more than 400,000 frontline health workers mobilised to vaccinate around 45.5 million children under…
Karachi Yellow Line project cost surges 190% to Rs 178.59 billion
The Karachi Yellow Line project’s cost has dramatically surged by 190 percent, with the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approving a revised expenditure of Rs 178.59 billion, up from the…
JI announces Karachi protest over rising fatal dumper and tanker accidents
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a protest sit-in in Karachi to condemn the rising number of fatal dumper and tanker accidents in the city, which the party says have turned daily…
K-Electric announces power shutdown at Valika Grid Station in Karachi
K-Electric has announced a scheduled power shutdown at the Valika Grid Station in Karachi on December 14, 2025, as part of ongoing maintenance work on the city’s electricity transmission network.…
Petition filed in Karachi court against Dhurandhar over alleged defamation and anti-Pakistan content
A constitutional petition has been filed in a Karachi District and Sessions Court against the Indian film Dhurandhar over what the petitioner calls anti-Pakistan and defamatory content in the movie’s…
Karachi establishes committee to review 2025 e-challan system
A high-level committee has been formed to review and analyse Karachi’s 2025 e-challan system, which was introduced earlier this year to automate traffic enforcement across the city. The committee’s mandate…
2,400 kg of dead chicken seized in Punjab before reaching markets
Police in Khushab, Punjab, intercepted a vehicle at the Jaba check post and seized 2,400 kilograms of dead chicken meat before it could be delivered to markets, restaurants and fast-food…
Nationwide transport strike announced for December 19 over high traffic fines
Transport unions across Pakistan have announced a nationwide strike on Friday, December 19, planning a complete wheel-jam shutdown to protest against what they describe as excessive traffic fines, challans and…
Karachi faces surge in influenza cases as H3N2 strain spreads
Karachi is experiencing a notable rise in influenza cases, driven by the spread of the H3N2 strain, prompting doctors to urge vaccinations and caution among the public. Hospitals in the…
