The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has proposed introducing new fixed charges for solar consumers using the net-metering system, arguing that such users depend on the national grid during periods of low solar production but contribute little to grid maintenance. The company claims that this imbalance shifts the financial burden to non-solar consumers and reduces revenue for power

The Lahore Traffic Police have ramped up their campaign against vehicular pollution in response to the city’s worsening smog crisis. Special enforcement teams have been deployed at all major entry and exit points to intercept unfit and smoke-emitting vehicles, preventing them from entering Lahore.

A new Chromebook manufacturing and assembly initiative backed by Google is set to launch in Punjab under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The project aims to locally produce Chromebooks tailored for educational use while integrating advanced AI tools into classrooms across the province.

Multiple flaws continue to surface in Karachi’s electronic traffic challan (e-challan) system, raising serious concerns about its accuracy and fairness. In a recent incident, a motorist received five separate traffic fines in a single day for not wearing a seat belt. According to reports, three of the fines were issued on the Expressway and Maripur Road, while two were recorded near Hassan

The federal government has approved an 85 percent increase in the house rent ceiling for federal employees across all grades, from Grade 1 to Grade 22. Following cabinet approval, an official notification has been issued to implement the revised rent ceiling. The decision, based on a summary presented by the Ministry of Housing and Works, aims to provide financial relief to government workers

The Department of Special Education has launched a training program designed to help students with disabilities develop practical handicraft skills that foster self-reliance and economic independence. The initiative, according to a departmental spokesperson, will take place across multiple special education centers in the province, focusing on enhancing vocational capabilities and nurturing

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported a substantial rise in withholding tax collections from the salaried class during the fiscal year 2024–25, reaching Rs. 605.593 billion compared to Rs. 391.362 billion in 2023–24, showing an exceptional increase of 54.7 percent. This surge is largely attributed to policy changes, including a reduction in income tax slabs and higher tax rates for each

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal stated that Pakistan’s existing civil service structure is no longer equipped to address the complexities of modern governance. He announced that the government is working on a “smart civil service model” designed to emphasize performance, innovation, and technology-driven administration.

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Police has urged Karachi residents to ensure they possess valid driving licences, as authorities intensify enforcement across the city. The warning comes amid a crackdown on unlicensed driving and other traffic violations aimed at improving road safety and compliance.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has issued a public warning about a scam involving the misuse of the Google Maps location for the Regional Passport Office in Islamabad’s G-10 sector. According to the DGIP, a scammer has falsely added personal contact information, including a phone number and email address, and has been demanding payments through JazzCash and bank