Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued clear directives to ensure that households across Pakistan receive an uninterrupted gas supply during the winter months, specifically from 5am to 10pm daily. This decision comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to mitigate the impact of colder weather on citizens and to prevent hardships caused by seasonal gas shortages.

On 8 December 1958, Gwadar, a small but strategically located port town on the Arabian Sea, was formally handed over to Pakistan by the Sultanate of Oman, marking a historic milestone in Pakistan’s maritime and geopolitical history. This transfer was the culmination of diplomatic negotiations between Pakistan and Oman, with Gwadar becoming an integral part of Pakistan’s territory after being

Pakistan Customs ACCU Karachi successfully intercepted a major narcotics smuggling attempt, seizing 10,226 MDMA (ecstasy) tablets valued at approximately Rs. 320.687 million from a parcel originating in Germany at the International Mail Office.

Punjab has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy against bribery, misconduct, and abuse of authority within the Punjab Enforcement and Regulator Authority (PERA), marking a significant move toward cleaner and more transparent governance. The new policy is designed to improve public service delivery, ensure fair treatment of citizens, and hold enforcement officers fully accountable for their

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Islamabad for a historic two-day official visit, marking his first trip to Pakistan. He was warmly received at Nur Khan Airbase by President Arif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a ceremonial 21-gun salute honoring his arrival. The visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to simplify its tax system ahead of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, according to official documents cited by ARY News. The Fund has recommended that the reforms be implemented by May 2026, focusing on reducing tax exemptions across various sectors, lowering special regimes, and minimizing heavy withholding and advance taxes.

An internal inquiry into Pakistan Railways has uncovered that the organization paid over Rs 110 million in fraudulent electricity bills, raising serious concerns about financial oversight and internal controls. The investigation revealed that inflated bills were approved and cleared without proper verification of actual electricity consumption, with responsibility being attributed to senior

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal LoRaWAN networks, declaring all unlicensed devices and operations unlawful. LoRaWAN, a long-range, low-power wireless protocol, is widely used to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices across large distances. The PTA emphasized that this enforcement aims to protect Pakistan’s rapidly growing IoT

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved an increase in the maximum reward for Inland Revenue officials, raising the ceiling from 18 to 24 salaries for meritorious performance. The decision was made during the third meeting of the FBR Board-in-Council for fiscal year 2025-26, held at FBR Headquarters in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the FBR Chairman. Senior board members attended

The Punjab government has announced that newborns will now be registered with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on the day of birth. Under this initiative, all children born in public and private hospitals across the province will receive immediate registration in collaboration with the Health Department and NADRA, aiming for faster and more efficient documentation.