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.

The State Bank of Pakistan has completed preparations for issuing newly designed Pakistani Rupee currency notes and is now awaiting federal cabinet approval to proceed. The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation has confirmed that the upcoming notes will include modern, enhanced security features, although the final designs are yet to be formally received for printing. Once approval is granted,

Residents of Karachi experienced the coldest night of the current winter season as temperatures plunged sharply across the city, bringing chilly conditions to large areas of Sindh. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded the lowest temperature at six degrees Celsius in the Jinnah Terminal area, while minimum temperatures remained low across multiple localities.

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has approved the establishment of six biogas plants to promote clean and renewable energy in the province. During a briefing on Punjab’s clean energy initiatives, it was decided that four plants will be set up in Lahore and two in Faisalabad, marking the beginning of biogas-based energy production in the region. These plants are expected to supply

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise Department has announced plans to introduce specialised and unique vehicle number plates, adding a new dimension to vehicle registration in the province. As part of this initiative, an auction for these exclusive number plates will be held on January 27 in Peshawar.

Officials from the National Database and Registration Authority and the Ministry of Interior briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology on data leaks, security improvements, and irregularities found in Pakistani family tree records during a meeting held at the Parliament House. The session also included an update from the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad on the ongoing

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a major solar energy initiative for merged districts, aiming to provide clean and affordable electricity to 1,20,000 eligible households. Under the program, each home will receive a two-kilowatt solar system, including an inverter and necessary accessories. The estimated cost per kit ranges from Rs 2,55,000 to Rs 3,00,000, with the overall project

The court has issued a significant ruling regarding pension eligibility, confirming that employees who have completed 14.5 years or more of service are entitled to receive a pension. Under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Act of 1976, any period of service lasting six months or more can be rounded up and counted as a full year when determining pension eligibility.

Long queues were witnessed at a Saudi Aramco fuel station in Islamabad as a large number of motorists gathered to purchase petrol, citing satisfaction with its quality and performance. Drivers were seen waiting patiently for their turn, with many stating that they preferred the fuel due to smoother engine response and improved driving experience. The heavy turnout reflected growing public