Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of the Lahore Development Plan, marking a major push to upgrade urban infrastructure across the provincial capital. Under this phase, a total of 6,284 streets in different parts of Lahore will be improved to enhance road conditions, drainage, and overall neighborhood accessibility.

Punjab has launched a comprehensive cleanliness and sanitation upgrade under the Clean Punjab initiative, aiming to modernize waste management and improve public hygiene across the province. Traditional brooms are being replaced with electric vehicles and mechanical sweepers, ensuring that streets, alleys, and public spaces are cleaned daily, including Sundays.

The Punjab Forest Department has successfully reclaimed 800 acres of Lal Sohanra National Park that had been under illegal occupation for almost forty years. The large-scale operation involved senior officials, GIS experts, forest officers, and heavy machinery to remove encroachments and restore the area to its natural state.

Pakistan has officially granted Kyrgyzstan access to the Arabian Sea, providing the landlocked Central Asian nation with a direct route to international markets. This move coincides with the signing of 15 comprehensive agreements between Islamabad and Bishkek, covering a wide range of sectors including trade, energy, agriculture, ports, customs, education, defence, mining, and cultural exchange.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), has launched a new system for fingerprint verification to simplify the passport application process. Pakistani citizens applying for new passports can now confirm their fingerprints conveniently through the NADRA Pak-ID mobile app from anywhere at any time,

Pakistan, in partnership with WWF-Pakistan and relevant federal and provincial authorities, is developing a comprehensive five-year national strategy to protect the endangered Indus River dolphin. The initiative aims to conserve this iconic freshwater species by focusing on habitat restoration, sustainable river management, and strengthened law enforcement.

The National Database and Registration Authority offices across Pakistan continue to provide dedicated facilities for persons with disabilities, reinforcing efforts to ensure inclusive access to identity documentation nationwide. On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NADRA reiterated its commitment to making sure that no citizen is denied legal identification due

Pakistan has unveiled the world’s largest Markhor sculpture at Shah Daoud Palace in Bata Kundi, Kaghan Valley, honoring the country’s national animal. The monumental artwork, designed by Engineer Muhammad Shehzad, stands 105 feet tall and spans 38 feet in width, with construction taking five years to complete.

The possibility of a political confrontation in Karachi has increased after Mayor Murtaza Wahab ordered a comprehensive audit of the funds of all 246 Union Councils (UCs), raising tensions with opposition Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) town chairmen. The Mayor issued a letter to the Director General of Local Council Audit directing a detailed financial review to ensure transparency in the three-year

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has announced a major Rs. 9 billion project to upgrade Murree Road, aiming to improve traffic flow and modernize the city’s infrastructure. The initiative includes two key components: the construction of new service lanes between Liaquat Bagh and Chandni Chowk and the rehabilitation of the main Murree Road from Saddar Flashman’s to Faizabad.