The Punjab government has decided to outsource its Clinics on Wheels project, transferring management and operations to the private sector. The Health Department has officially initiated the process, inviting private entities to apply by 26 January 2026. Under the plan, 791 Clinics on Wheels units and 590 rural ambulances will be operated through private sector partnerships to enhance efficiency

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced the discontinuation of water supply through tankers and hydrants in the city. During a meeting, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab instructed the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation to implement an alternative water distribution system using pipelines. He also ordered the phased closure of all seven operational hydrants.

The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has announced a complete ban on trimming, pruning, or felling trees across Lahore, instructing its officers to strictly enforce the order.

A recent complaint about large piles of garbage along the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) headquarters wall has reignited criticism of the city’s waste management, after the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) declared the issue resolved—only for its own “after” photo to spark public backlash.

The federal government has announced plans to redesign all Pakistani currency notes from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000, with updated security features and modern designs, while also introducing a plastic polymer note alongside traditional paper currency. Sources from the Ministry of Finance told ProPakistani that no existing denomination will be discontinued, and all notes will continue to circulate once

Punjab has expanded its green public transport initiative with the launch of electric bus services in Bahawalpur as part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Transport Vision 2030. The new service is aimed at promoting environmentally friendly urban mobility while improving access to affordable public transport within the city.

The National Highways and Motorway Police has temporarily closed seven major motorways across Punjab and Sindh due to dense fog, urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious. The closures were implemented as a safety measure after visibility dropped sharply on several key routes, increasing the risk of accidents during winter conditions.

Internet services across Pakistan are expected to face possible disruption on January 15 due to scheduled maintenance work on one of the country’s submarine cables. Internet service provider Nayatel informed its customers that an unavoidable maintenance activity is planned to begin around 2 PM on January 15, 2026, and could last for up to eight hours, potentially causing internet slowdowns

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed viral social media claims predicting widespread snowfall from Peshawar to Lahore and an “unprecedented” cold spell between January 16 and 25. Posts circulating online suggested record-breaking winter conditions, with some attributing the extreme cold to a so-called “polar vortex” extending into Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, influenced

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is set to open a new mega center in Korangi, Karachi, aimed at providing faster and more efficient services to city residents. A memorandum of understanding between the NADRA Regional Head Office Karachi and TMC Korangi is scheduled for signing on January 13, 2026.