EPA bans Punjab University buses for smoke emissions
Punjab EPA impounds PU buses for heavy smoke & no fitness certificates. Crackdown targets institutions to fight smog. Read about the legal action & province-wide campaign.
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Global Nutrition & Social Protection Event Opens in Islamabad
A three-day global learning event on nutrition-sensitive social protection commenced in Islamabad. Delegates from seven nations are exchanging innovations to combat malnutrition through enhanced social safety nets.
138 Arrested in Karachi for Violating Temporary Resident Act
Karachi police have detained 138 suspects for violating the Sindh Information of Temporary Residents Act, 2015. Authorities warn both landlords and tenants to comply or face arrest. Submit required forms now.
Legal Analysis: Prison Rules and Political Messaging
An examination of prison regulations prohibiting political communication during family visits, focusing on the case of Imran Khan. Understand the legal framework designed to prevent misuse.
Senate Committee Reviews PIMS Act, Health Sector Issues
A Senate committee seeks legal clarity on the PIMS Act 2025 and addresses critical health sector challenges, including infrastructure and staffing. Read the latest developments.
SRSO Staff Sensitized on Protection Against Harassment Act
SRSO staff underwent crucial training on the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010. The session aimed to create a safe, respectful work environment. Learn about the key takeaways and legal framework.
Urban Garbage Crisis Plagues Pakistan's Major Cities
Mounting waste piles in Karachi and Lahore are causing health hazards and environmental damage. This analysis calls for urgent action from authorities and citizens to implement long-term waste management solutions. #CleanPakistan
Land Retrieved from Illegal Occupants in Layyah
Layyah district administration recovers 330 kanals of land for Zahra Bibi after illegal occupation. DC Ameerah Bidar warns illegal occupants to vacate properties of vulnerable people or face legal action.
Musadik Malik Calls for Climate Resilience Measures
Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik emphasizes urgent climate adaptation strategies for Pakistan at AKU conference. Learn about national resilience plans.
New Measures to Protect Women from Online Harassment
Pakistan introduces comprehensive legal framework to combat digital violence against women. Learn about new protections and reporting mechanisms for online safety.
Sindh Local Government Act Faces Constitutional Challenge
Sindh's new Local Government Act faces legal challenges as petitioners argue it violates constitutional principles of devolution. Learn about the implications for provincial governance.
KP Plans New Law to Rehabilitate Beggars
KP's Cabinet Committee on Legislation met to finalize the Vagrancy Control Act 2025. The law aims to provide skill development and social support to beggars, transforming them into self-reliant citizens.
LHC suspends 3-year PECA sentence, grants bail
Lahore High Court suspends Salman Murtaza's 3-year PECA sentence, orders release on Rs100,000 bail. Defense argued false implication in photo sharing case. Read the full details.
Bahawalpur DRC Resolves 11 Land Disputes
District-level Dispute Resolution Committees in Bahawalpur deliver swift justice, resolving 11 long-pending land disputes. Deputy Commissioner urges citizens to approach DRC for fair and transparent resolution of property issues.
ZTBL Hosts Workplace Harassment Awareness Seminar
ZTBL partners with FOSPAH to conduct awareness session on Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010. Bank reaffirms zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
UN Experts Reveal India's 2,800 Arbitrary Detentions in IIOJK
Pakistan voices grave concern as UN experts document systematic human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Urgent international action needed.
Islamabad Launches Crackdown on Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Islamabad authorities launch major operation against smoke-emitting vehicles to combat air pollution. Heavy fines and legal action await violators in the capital.
Sialkot relocates livestock sheds to improve sanitation
Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali mandates shifting livestock sheds outside municipal limits to enhance sanitation, reduce traffic & environmental impact. Massive tree plantation drive announced.
23 Child Violence Cases Daily in Punjab: SSDO Report
SSDO report reveals 4,150 child violence cases in Punjab during Jan-Jun 2025, with only 12 convictions. Lahore emerges as major hotspot. Urgent action needed to protect children.
Dera Ismail Khan's First Bird Tower Opens
Dera Ismail Khan inaugurates its first bird tower, providing urban birds with nesting spaces. Learn how this initiative promotes environmental conservation in Pakistan.
Lahore Police Crack Down on Smog: 181 Vehicles Seized
Lahore police intensify operations against smoke-emitting vehicles amid hazardous smog levels. 181 vehicles impounded, 1,078 fined in major environmental enforcement drive.
1.5 Maunds Unsafe Meat Destroyed in Lahore
Lahore food safety authorities destroyed 1.5 maunds of hazardous meat in a major crackdown. Protecting public health through strict food quality enforcement. #FoodSafety
ECP summons KP CM Afridi for poll code breach
ECP summons KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for threatening officials and violating the Elections Act 2017. Strict action promised to ensure fair NA-18 Haripur by-election.
51,000 Children Reunited Through Safe City Center
Islamabad's Safe City Virtual Center successfully reunited 51,000 missing children with families through advanced facial recognition technology, marking a major achievement in child protection.
Climate Crisis: New Colonialism Threatens Pakistan
Pakistan faces climate colonialism as wealthy nations shift burden to developing countries. Learn how this injustice impacts our nation and what must change.
EU Court Rules Amazon Must Comply with Digital Law
EU court dismisses Amazon's legal challenge against Digital Services Act, requiring compliance with strict content moderation rules. Read the full ruling details.
Singapore seizes record $800K rhino horns shipment
Singapore authorities confiscated 35.7kg of rhino horns worth $800,000 in largest-ever wildlife seizure. Zero-tolerance stance on illegal endangered species trade enforced.
Climate Finance Fails Farmers as Suicide Rates Rise
At COP roundtable, experts confront the widening gap between climate finance promises and reality for vulnerable communities. Farmers' suicides increase as climate crisis deepens. Read more.
Badin Fair Highlights Fishermen's Plight, Environmental Risks
Badin's recent fair revealed severe challenges facing local fishermen, including environmental degradation and economic hardships. Learn how communities are fighting back.
Mentally Challenged Woman Pregnant in Shelter
A mentally challenged woman discovered pregnant at Sargodha shelter home. Police investigation underway as authorities seek justice for the vulnerable victim.
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