NICH Karachi Fire Safety Audit Flags Serious Risks on Three Floors
Serious fire safety concerns have emerged at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi after an official audit identified significant vulnerabilities on three floors of the hospital. The fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the major children’s healthcare facility have been declared highly vulnerable to fire hazards, raising concerns about the safety of […]
The Modern Hospital Group Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Trauma Centre in DHA City Karachi
KARACHI: The Modern Hospital Group continues to expand its network of healthcare projects across Sindh. Following ongoing initiatives in Hyderabad, Gharo, Islamkot, Mithi, and Sukkur, the network marked a major milestone on September 6, 2026, with the groundbreaking ceremony for The Modern Hospital Trauma Centre in DHA City Karachi. Addressing the ceremony as Chief Guest, […]
Electricity Bills Set to Rise by Up to Rs. 2.58 Per Unit in Pakistan
Electricity consumers across Pakistan are set to face higher bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved adjustments that could increase electricity costs by up to Rs. 2.58 per unit. The increase is expected to place an additional financial burden of around Rs. 46 billion on consumers. The higher charges will be reflected […]
CDA Orders Sealing of Federal Employees Housing Offices Over Rs. 57 Million Dues
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated action against the Federal Employees Cooperative Housing Society (FECHS) over alleged violations involving approved layout plans and outstanding payments exceeding Rs. 57 million. According to the authority, total fees, penalties and other outstanding dues linked to the Jinnah Garden housing schemes have reached approximately Rs. 57.482 million. CDA’s […]
CDA Directed to Resolve PIDE Land Dispute After Rs. 4 Billion Payment
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been directed to resolve a long-standing land issue involving the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), after the institution reportedly waited six years for the allotment of land despite paying around Rs. 4 billion. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal called for an immediate resolution of the matter on […]
UN Warns Millions Face Growing Risk of Glacial Floods Across Himalayan Region
Millions of people living near major rivers in the Himalayan region could face increasing danger from glacial floods as climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers, the United Nations has warned. Kanni Wignaraja, an assistant secretary-general at the United Nations and regional director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]
Islamabad Opens Rawal Dam Spillways as Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain
The Islamabad district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to district authorities, the water level at Rawal Dam reached 1,751.90 feet, prompting officials to release excess water through the dam’s spillways. The spillways were opened […]
Uzbekistan Becomes Second Foreign Operator of China’s J-10CE Fighter Jets
Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has joined a growing list of countries operating Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets, becoming the second foreign country to induct the advanced aircraft into its air force. The development marks another important step for China’s military aviation exports and strengthens Beijing’s position in the Central Asian defense market. It also highlights […]
Pakistan Railways to Upgrade 240km of Railway Lines in KP
Pakistan Railways and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have signed a framework agreement to jointly expand and modernize the province’s railway network, marking a significant step toward improving rail connectivity and suburban transport in KP. Under the agreement, around 240 kilometers of railway lines will be upgraded across several important routes. The initiative is aimed at […]
Punjab Plans Major Upgrade of Lahore’s Ferozepur Road
Lahore’s Ferozepur Road is set for a major transformation as the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) prepares a comprehensive plan to improve the road and its surrounding areas. The proposed project covers approximately 15 kilometres, stretching from Lahore Canal to Gajjumata. The LDA Engineering Wing has prepared the development plan with a focus on sustainable urban […]