Two Bridges Destroyed in Late-Night Explosions on Quetta-Karachi National Highway
Mastung, Balochistan: Two bridges on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway were destroyed in separate late-night explosions in Mastung, raising concerns about road connectivity and transportation along the key route. Police confirmed the incidents, adding that no casualties had been reported. The explosions occurred at two separate locations in the Zheli Khadkocha area of Mastung district. According […]
PM Shehbaz to Review Sugar Market Deregulation Plans in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to chair a meeting to review proposed reforms aimed at deregulating Pakistan’s sugar sector. The meeting will focus on progress toward implementing the measures and their connection with the country’s commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to sources cited by ProPakistani, the prime minister will receive a […]
Sindh Government to Release Wheat Stocks to Control Flour Prices
The Sindh government has approved the release of official wheat stocks in an effort to stabilize flour prices and maintain a steady supply of wheat across the province. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved the release of government-held wheat stocks from October 15. The move is aimed at increasing market supply and easing […]
High Court Seeks Report on More Than 50 Pakistanis Missing Abroad
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a detailed report from the federal government regarding more than 50 Pakistanis who have reportedly gone missing abroad over the past three years. The development came during the hearing of a petition filed by Afzal Hussain, a resident of Phalia tehsil in Mandi Bahauddin district. Justice Arbab Mohammad […]
Pakistan Nears Completion of 16 Major Roads, Highways and Motorways
Pakistan is moving closer to completing 16 major road, highway and motorway projects as several schemes being executed under the National Highway Authority (NHA) enter their final stages. The projects include major routes covering GT Roads, national highways and motorways. Authorities expect the completed schemes to be ready for inauguration in the near future. The […]
Attock Cement Proposes New Name Falcon Cement Limited
Attock Cement Pakistan Limited is set to undergo a proposed name change, with the company seeking to rebrand itself as Falcon Cement Limited. The proposed change was approved and recommended by the company’s Board of Directors through a resolution passed by circulation, according to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. The name change […]
Pakistan Dairy Sector Could Unlock Rs. 500 Billion in Additional Revenue
Pakistan’s dairy industry has the potential to become a much larger contributor to the national economy if a significant portion of its informal market is brought into the formal sector. Pakistan Dairy Association Chairman Usman Zaheer Ahmed said the country could potentially generate nearly Rs. 500 billion in additional annual government revenue by formalizing and […]
LESCO Faces Investigation Calls Over Alleged Overbilling, Bribery and Power Cuts
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is facing calls for an investigation following serious allegations of overbilling, bribery, prolonged electricity outages and alleged misconduct in Chunian’s Allahabad area. The matter was raised in the Punjab Assembly, where Treasury member Ahsan Raza Khan submitted an adjournment motion highlighting complaints reportedly faced by electricity consumers in the area. […]
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 […]