The Capital Development Authority has clarified that the transfer of amenities land in private housing schemes will be decided strictly in accordance with the regulations that were in force at the time the relevant layout plans were approved. The clarification was issued following a meeting at the CDA headquarters chaired by the Member Planning and Development, aimed at resolving confusion

Punjab has established Pakistan’s first Green Policing Unit, deploying electric patrol vehicles to lower fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions amid worsening winter smog. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, the unit will initially operate in the provincial capital and gradually expand to other districts.

The Punjab Benazir Mazdoor Card 2026 is a government-backed welfare initiative designed to support registered industrial and commercial workers in Punjab. This smart card functions as a debit card, worker identification, and gateway to social security benefits, allowing workers to access salaries, healthcare, and other welfare programs without intermediaries. The card enables financial inclusion

BISP new payments have resumed from today after a brief two-day pause, bringing relief to thousands of families across Pakistan who rely on financial assistance. The short suspension was due to scheduled holidays and did not involve any policy changes. Payments are being smoothly disbursed in the 104 districts covered under the first phase of the program. Beneficiaries can collect their payments

Out of 163 high-rise buildings in Rawalpindi, only one commercial building has been classified as fully safe with a complete automatic fire safety system, according to the Punjab Community Safety Building Regulations. Rescue sources confirmed that all 163 buildings were assessed, and only a single hotel meets the standards for Category A safety.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs. 828 billion in Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) from July to December, marking a significant increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Officials attribute this rise to stronger customs enforcement and nationwide operations aimed at reducing smuggling of petroleum products.

Heavy snowfall has led authorities to restrict movement on the Islamabad–Murree Expressway (N-75), with general traffic temporarily barred from entering the route toward Murree. The National Highways and Motorway Police reported that the Phoolgaran Toll Plaza entry point has been closed to regular vehicles due to worsening road conditions caused by intense snow.

The Federal Tax Ombudsman has announced plans to appoint well-known overseas Pakistanis as honorary advisers in various countries, in consultation with the Foreign Office. This initiative aims to ensure better support for Pakistanis living abroad and streamline the handling of tax-related complaints.

A new online fraud case has come to light in Islamabad, where a citizen lost Rs. 92,500 after falling victim to a scam involving a fake Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) e-challan. The incident occurred in the Sehala area, highlighting the growing sophistication of cybercriminal tactics.

The Petroleum Division has launched a modern track and trace system to combat smuggling at petrol pumps and across the fuel supply chain. This system is designed to monitor fuel movement in real time and enhance oversight at all levels of distribution.