The Commissioner of Karachi has officially fixed the price of sugar across the city, setting the wholesale rate at Rs 140 per kilogram and the retail price at Rs 143 per kilogram. A notification to this effect has been issued, stating that the revised prices have come into force immediately and will remain applicable until further notice.

Islamabad has introduced its first pelican pedestrian crossings on Constitution Avenue, located in front of the Secretariat, as part of efforts to improve road safety and pedestrian mobility in the federal capital. The development was announced by Chairman of the Capital Development Authority, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who said the initiative is aimed at providing a safer and more organized way for

The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has outlined the official procedure for correcting errors in land records. Citizens seeking corrections must visit a designated PLRA service centre with their original national identity card.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources has reported that the discharge of the Chenab River (mainstem) has stabilised following a period of unusual fluctuations. Between December 10 and December 16, 2025, river flows dropped dramatically, with the lowest recorded discharge at 870 cusecs—well below the historical 10-year minimum range of approximately 4,018 to 4,406 cusecs for the same period.

Four individuals were arrested in Karachi following a failed attempt to steal oil from the National Oil Refinery’s pipeline. According to the Special Investigation Unit, the suspects had dug a deep tunnel inside a warehouse as part of their plan to siphon oil from the Parco pipeline.

Approximately 300,000 residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have received free medical treatment outside the province through the Sehat Card Plus health insurance program, according to official records. Since its launch in 2016, the program has provided cashless treatment and diagnostic services to over five million people nationwide, amounting to more than Rs. 150 billion in healthcare support.

Students at Islamabad’s International Islamic University were left alarmed after a leopard was spotted roaming inside the campus, creating panic among students and staff. According to witnesses, the wild animal was seen near academic blocks, prompting authorities to issue an immediate alert and begin evacuation procedures to prevent any harm.

Pakistan has revised its net metering policy for solar power consumers nationwide, with the changes approved by the Ministry of Energy following extensive consultations with key stakeholders. The updated framework replaces the existing net metering system with a net billing mechanism, aiming to streamline solar energy transactions and provide clearer terms for consumers.

The federal government has announced the extension of the electronic vehicle tagging system to motorcycles in Islamabad, marking the next phase of its digital vehicle monitoring initiative. The expansion aims to enhance security surveillance, improve traffic management, and strengthen law enforcement across the capital.

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight narrowly averted a mid-air accident after a sudden drop in cabin pressure shortly after takeoff. The incident involved PIA flight PK-860 traveling from Jeddah to Lahore, during which the cabin experienced an oxygen shortage, prompting the automatic deployment of oxygen masks above passenger seats. The cabin crew acted swiftly, assisting passengers