Government employees protested in Karachi on Wednesday against a pay freeze and sought salary increases in line with inflation. Road closures and heavy security around the Red Zone and Karachi Press Club caused widespread traffic disruption. KARACHI: Government employees staged a protest in Karachi on Wednesday against a pay freeze and demands for salary increases […]

The federal budget 2026-27 has increased the subsidy for Metro Bus and Green Electric Bus services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Rs7.3 billion from Rs3 billion. Officials say the plan also includes expansion of electric bus services to 20 additional routes. ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for 2026-27 has sharply increased support for public transport in […]

The CM’s Complaints Cell held an open court in Bahawalpur, receiving 328 applications. Chairperson Saima Farooq issued on-the-spot directives as authorities were ordered to resolve revenue, police, health and education grievances quickly.  LAHORE: Acting on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a team of the Chief Minister’s Complaints Cell visited Bahawalpur on Thursday and […]

The Sindh government has launched a fuel subsidy scheme for small fishing boat owners, offering Rs100,000 to Rs200,000 through Sindh Bank. The programme will use CNIC-based registration and a one-window system for fishermen-related services. KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced a fuel subsidy programme for owners of small fishing boats, under which eligible fishermen will […]

The LDA says all property transactions in its housing schemes will shift to a digital certificate-based system from July 1. NAB has also announced parallel real estate reforms focused on transparency, banking channels and verified records. LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has announced that property transactions in housing schemes under its control will move […]

Young doctors in Peshawar staged a sit-in outside the KP health secretary’s office, demanding a salary increase after saying their pay has remained unchanged since 2016. The protesters said they would continue the camp until their demands are accepted. PESHAWAR: Young doctors from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa set up a protest camp outside the office of […]

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, signed agreements to enhance cooperation in preventing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the interior ministry said on Saturday. Naqvi is currently attending a special meeting of the Ministers of Interior and Public Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. According to the interior ministry, […]

Three candidates were booked during Rawalpindi board intermediate examinations after two were caught using unfair means and one was held for impersonation. Officials said the cases were referred to the board’s Discipline Branch. RAWALPINDI: Three candidates were booked during the First Annual Intermediate Examinations after two were found using unfair means and another was caught […]

A Karachi court has ruled that alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky does not need to appear in person at the current challan stage because of security concerns. The court directed prison authorities to produce her whenever required and noted that video link arrangements are available. KARACHI: A Karachi court on Wednesday directed prison authorities […]

A KMC inquiry into land near Hill Park has challenged the existence of a disputed PECHS plot and raised questions over ownership documents. Officials have also alleged that a forged NOC was used in an attempt to justify construction. KARACHI: An inquiry by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has cast doubt on the legal status of […]