KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister on Friday approved Rs21.53 billion for the improving of city’s infrastructure including roads, Beyond the Time News reported. A meeting on the rehabilitation of Karachi’s roads was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah here in Karachi. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that restoring Karachi’s…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will hold a mobile registration operation in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2026, to provide identity-related services closer to the Pakistani community. The initiative will cover Burton upon Trent (Birmingham region) and Doncaster (Bradford region), allowing applicants to access registration and documentation services without travelling long distances….
The local administration has banned entry of tourists in Murree following heavy snowfall, ARY News reported on Friday, citing authorities. Snowfall continues in Murree, prompting the local administration and relevant authorities to remain on high alert. In view of the severe wintry conditions, the entry of tourists into Murree has been temporarily suspended to avoid…
ISLAMABAD: Human rights lawyer Iman Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chatha have been arrested in Islamabad. The couple had secured pre-arrest bail on Wednesday in a case dating back to July 2025 but did not appear before the court on Thursday in a separate matter linked to a controversial tweet. According to sources, the…
Govt set to replace net metering system with net billing policy Solar electricity exported to grid to be credited at lower rate. Previously units imported and exported were balanced one-for-one. Got, Discos term it necessary to cover grid infrastructure costs. LAHORE: Marking a major policy shift with wide-ranging implications, the federal government has initiated the…
Iranian authorities say 2,427 people were declared martyrs, 690 categorised as terrorists and rioters Tehran shows charred buses, highlights destruction from unrest. Authorities praise security forces’ restraint during protest wave. Exiled royals urge continued protests, say there’s no turning back. Iran put the protest death toll at 3,117, terming the unrest “foreign-backed acts of terrorism”…
Foreign loans additional to IMF’s $1 billion lent to Pakistan under Extended Fund Facility $209.5m received under RSF as first IMF installment. Govt fails to launch any int’l bond during first half of FY 2025-26. Largest portion, $600m received from Saudi Arabia in as oil facility. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan obtained $4.5 billion in foreign loans from multilateral…
RAWALPINDI: A fire safety audit conducted by the Punjab government has revealed alarming shortcomings in high-rise buildings across Rawalpindi, with only one out of 163 buildings found to be fully compliant with government fire safety regulations. The audit was ordered by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz following the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, which…
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) services are now accessible at more than 2,000 e-sahulat franchise locations across Pakistan. According to NADRA statement, citizens can renew their CNICs or apply for a replacement for lost identity cards at a franchise conveniently located near their home. For information on the nearest e-sahulat franchise, a…
Elections Amendment Bill now requires approval from Senate and assent from president before it can become law PPP lawmaker Shazia Marri tables bill in lower house. Bill allows withholding asset details over security concerns. Proviso empowers speakers to block public asset disclosure. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) passed the Elections Amendment Bill, 2026, seeking to…