Karachi administration cracks down on roadside soft-drink and snack stalls
The local administration in Karachi has initiated a wide-ranging campaign to curb the sale of soft-drinks, snacks, and meals by informal roadside vendors. According to the order, stalls selling carbonated…
Customs seizes illegal pills worth Rs 290M at Karachi airport
Officials at the Pakistan Customs Airport Cargo Control Unit foiled a major drug-smuggling attempt after seizing a parcel at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. The package — declared as clothes, socks…
Sindh sets June 2027 deadline for Ghotki–Kandhkot Bridge inauguration
The provincial government of Sindh has announced that the Ghotki–Kandhkot Bridge over the Indus River is scheduled to be inaugurated in June 2027. The announcement was made by Syed Murad…
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,…