KP CM Launches Rs1.257 Billion Hazar Khwani Overpass

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi laid the foundation stone of a Rs1.257 billion six-lane overpass at Hazar Khwani Interchange on Peshawar Ring Road, part of the Peshawar Revitalization Plan to improve traffic flow and urban infrastructure.

Punjab to Add 6 Free MD CAT Prep Centres

Punjab education authorities plan to establish six new free MD CAT preparation centres in divisional headquarters, expanding from 54 centres last year, to benefit more students.

Punjab Police Deploys 31,000 for Muharram Security

Punjab Police deployed over 31,000 personnel for Muharram security, covering 278 processions and 3,907 majalis. IGP Abdul Kareem oversees operations with CTD, Safe Cities cameras, and 426 search operations in 24 hours.

IIUI President Lights Up Career Pathways at Expo 2026

IIUI President Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed launched the Students’ Career Expo 2026, introducing new career pathways and strengthening academia-industry linkages to boost graduate employability and innovation.

Pakistan Moves Closer to Financial Dispute Resolution Centre

Pakistan advances plans for its first Financial Services Dispute Resolution Centre (DRC), a not-for-profit body under SECP oversight, aiming to provide faster, affordable dispute resolution, with support from U.S. CLDP and Singapore's FIDReC.

Continuous Pest Monitoring Stressed for Cotton Crops

Punjab agriculture officials emphasize continuous pest monitoring for cotton crops. Director General Aamir Rasool inspects fields in Ahmadpur East, advises farmers on pest scouting and agronomic practices.

FCCI President Welcomes Reduction in Petroleum Prices

Farooq Yousaf Sheikh, FCCI president, praises the government's reduction in petroleum product prices, calling it a timely step that will lower business costs, reduce transportation expenses, and help contain inflation.

Pakistan, ADB Sign $700M Insurance Transformation Loan

Pakistan and ADB signed a $700 million Policy-Based Loan for the Insurance Transformation Programme, including $250 million on concessional terms, to strengthen financial resilience and expand insurance coverage.

Nine Injured in Bahawalnagar Gas Refilling Blast

Nine people were injured, one critically, in a massive explosion during gas refilling near Railway Phatak, Bahawalnagar. A spark after power restoration ignited accumulated gas from a leak.

PM Forms Panel to Review Telecom Bill's Right of Way

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to review the proposed Right of Way framework in the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, assessing its legal, constitutional and policy implications.

Govt Urged to Cut Petrol Prices After Global Oil Fall

Following Iran war, Pakistan petrol hit Rs458/litre due to Strait of Hormuz blockade. Global oil now falls, but prices remain high due to petroleum levy increases. Authorities urged to pass relief to consumers.

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