Urban expansion in Karachi has historically focused more on increasing housing capacity than on building lifestyle infrastructure. In Surjani Town, however, a gradual transformation is taking place as new developments begin to incorporate spaces that support both community interaction and recreational activities. A major contributor to this evolving urban landscape is Silk Gardens, a large-scale […]
Punjab Launches Free Land Scheme for Farmers Under “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” Initiative
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a landmark initiative to provide free state land to peasants starting in April. The program, titled “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar,” aims to strengthen the agricultural backbone of the province and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. Under the scheme, all cultivable government land across Punjab will be leased to eligible […]
Punjab to Build 1,000-Bed Children’s Hospital, Announces CM Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art 1,000-bed children’s hospital, marking a major step toward strengthening pediatric healthcare services in the province. The announcement was made during a ceremony held for the CM Children Heart Surgery Program. Addressing the gathering, the chief minister emphasized that the new facility will significantly […]
National T20 Cup Qualifier 2026 Schedule Announced
The National T20 Cup Qualifier 2026 is set to begin on February 14, with all matches scheduled at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The tournament will bring together regional teams competing for a place in the main event. According to the official fixture list released by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the competition will feature two pools. […]
FPCCI Launches Pakistan’s First Indigenous Transparency and Accountability Index
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has launched Pakistan’s first indigenous Transparency and Accountability Index, marking a significant step toward measuring public trust in state institutions through a locally developed framework. The initiative aims to provide an objective, data-driven benchmark to assess transparency standards across the country. The Index of Transparency […]
Gold Prices Surge by Rs118,000 per Tola in Just 29 Days, Setting Historic Record
Gold prices in Pakistan have witnessed an unprecedented surge, rising by Rs118,000 per tola within a span of just 29 days. The sharp increase has sent shockwaves through local bullion markets, marking one of the fastest price escalations in the country’s history. According to market data, the price of gold per tola has climbed from […]
PM Orders Acceleration in Privatization of DISCOs and GENCOs to Reform Power Sector
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate the privatization of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and generation companies (GENCOs), underlining the government’s push to overhaul Pakistan’s struggling power sector. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting on power sector reforms held in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that creating […]
3 Nadra officers arrested in Balochistan over major fake passport scam involving Afghan nationals
Authorities in Balochistan have arrested three officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake passport racket that enabled Afghan nationals to unlawfully obtain Pakistani travel documents. The development marks a serious escalation in an ongoing investigation into identity fraud that has raised concerns over institutional integrity […]
SC registrar’s services were withdrawn following Justice Isa’s letter
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has uninvolved Supreme Court Registrar Ishrat Ali from his post after a hard-hitting letter from Justice Qazi Faez Isa, asking the authorities to remove him from office. The decision was taken during a special federal cabinet meeting — held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — at the Prime […]
Imran Khan claims five policemen be killed in Zaman Park operation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government was planning to conduct an operation inside Zaman Park “either today or tomorrow.” Addressing the nation via a video link, the PTI chief claimed that two squads had been formed to infiltrate his supporters and create chaos during which faceless […]