Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, the Central Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JIP) and a well-known social and political activist, has strongly criticized the Sindh government for its failure to address Karachi’s chronic public transport crisis. He pointed out that while the city needs at least 15,000 buses to meet the daily commuting demands of millions of residents, only around 400 have been provided

Pakistan’s passport has seen a significant rise in global rankings, now placing among the world’s top 100 according to the Henley Passport Index 2025, Federal Minister for Interior announced. The improvement reflects the government’s efforts to enhance international mobility for Pakistani citizens and strengthen diplomatic ties with countries around the world.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the fifth anniversary celebrations of the country’s Victory Day. The visit, at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev, includes participation in Victory Day events in Baku and a bilateral meeting with the Azerbaijani president to review and expand cooperation across trade, investment, energy, defence,

Water supply in Karachi has been disrupted after a cable fault at the Dhabeji pumping station caused three pumps to stop functioning, cutting off nearly 54 million gallons of water to the city. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) confirmed the issue, while K-Electric assured that repairs would be completed within 18 hours.

Rescue 1122 in Murree has issued a winter safety warning, urging residents and travelers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary journeys due to forecasts of severe weather. All rescue stations in Murree and Kotli Sattian have been placed on full alert under the Emergency Core Plan in preparation for heavy rain, hail, and snowfall, as predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the third round of negotiations aimed at easing months of heightened border tensions and restoring regional stability. The dialogue, jointly mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, follows two earlier rounds — one in Doha and another in Istanbul — that ended without achieving a breakthrough toward a long-term peace agreement.

At the Future Summit in Karachi, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah commended the historic election of 34-year-old Muslim Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York, calling it a reflection of global progress toward inclusive and youth-driven leadership. He noted that Karachi had already embraced young leadership in governance, remarking, “The change that started from Karachi has now reached

Sindh has launched a groundbreaking initiative with the introduction of a sensor-equipped scanner stick designed to assist visually impaired individuals, marking a first for the province. The innovative device has been developed by NED University’s Biomedical Technology Department in partnership with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The project is part of a broader

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the immediate suspension of all construction sites, roadworks, and development projects that fail to comply with environmental SOPs. The move is part of the government’s urgent strategy to combat the province’s escalating smog crisis and improve air quality.

Italy has returned a collection of ancient artifacts to Pakistan, dating back nearly 5,000 years and originating from archaeological sites in Balochistan’s Kuli and Naal regions. These relics belong to early Bronze Age settlements that existed before the Indus Valley Civilization, offering valuable insight into South Asia’s prehistoric culture and craftsmanship.