PAA Elects New Central Executive Committee for 2026–2028
The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) has elected a new 14-member Central Executive Committee (CEC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking a new phase for the country’s advertising industry body. The election results were announced during the association’s 11th Annual General Meeting, where members approved the agenda and formally welcomed the new leadership team. Numan Nabi Ahmed […]
Balochistan Launches Jinnah Peoples Metro Train Service in Quetta With Subsidized Fares
Balochistan has introduced the Jinnah Peoples Metro Train Service in Quetta, marking a new development in the city’s public transportation system. The service has been launched with subsidized fares to make daily travel more affordable for residents. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi inaugurated the metro train service […]
Sindh Dog Bite Cases Cross 200,000 in 2026 as Rabies Deaths Rise
Sindh is facing a growing rabies and dog-bite crisis, with more than 200,000 dog-bite cases reported across the province during the first nine months of 2026. At least 35 people have died from rabies during the same period, highlighting concerns over the availability of timely treatment and the continuing presence of stray dogs in populated […]
NHMP Issues Traffic Advisory as Repair Work Continues on Major Motorways
The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has issued a fresh traffic advisory for motorists using several major motorways, warning drivers about ongoing road repair and maintenance work on important sections of the M-2, M-3 and M-4 routes. Motorists travelling through the affected areas have been advised to remain cautious, reduce speed where necessary and […]
FBR Introduces Faceless Tax System to Reduce Direct Contact With Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major step toward digitizing Pakistan’s tax administration by establishing a National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad. The new centre is intended to move tax audits and assessments toward a centralized digital framework, reducing the need for taxpayers to interact directly with individual tax officials. The initiative […]
CDA Seals Itifaq Residencia Offices Over Alleged Illegal Development in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed the site and marketing offices of private housing scheme Itifaq Residencia on Simly Dam Link Road in Islamabad’s Zone-IV (D), citing alleged development activities carried out without the required regulatory approvals. According to an official CDA document, the housing scheme started development work without obtaining approval for its […]
El Nino Could Cause 451,000 Additional Heat-Related Deaths Worldwide
This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027, according to a new projection from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago. Researchers say the ongoing El Nino could become one of the strongest on record, bringing unusually high temperatures and increasing […]
Government Launches Digital Complaint System for Petrol Relief Scheme
The Pakistan government has launched a new digital complaint system to help citizens report and track problems related to the petrol relief scheme. The initiative aims to make the complaint process more accessible by allowing people to submit their concerns through the PAK app instead of relying solely on traditional complaint channels. According to the […]
Construction of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway M-6 Set to Begin in November 2026
Construction work on the long-awaited Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway, also known as the M-6, is scheduled to begin in November 2026, according to a briefing given by the National Highway Authority (NHA). The development was shared with the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division during a briefing on the major road infrastructure project. NHA Member […]
Pakistan Railways Restores Mohenjo Daro Express After Six Months
Pakistan Railways has restored the Mohenjo Daro Express after a suspension of nearly six months, bringing back an important rail service for passengers travelling between Rohri and Larkana. The train service had been suspended because of insufficient revenue. Its restoration is expected to provide passengers with another travel option and improve rail connectivity for communities […]