Transporters across multiple cities in Punjab observed a widespread wheel-jam strike on Monday to protest heavy e-fines and vehicle seizures, disrupting both goods and public transport services. The strike was announced by the Transporters Grand Alliance during a press conference, with officials warning that vehicles would remain off the roads until their demands were addressed.

Pakistan may face an increase in petrol and diesel prices as the government considers proposals to raise the profit margins of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The move comes amid rising operational costs and fluctuating global oil prices, prompting authorities to review the existing pricing structure for petroleum products.

Air pollution is causing Pakistan an estimated economic loss of $22 billion annually, equivalent to 6.5% of the country’s GDP, Senator Sherry Rehman stated during a recent Senate session. She emphasized the severe impact of smog in Punjab, which affects around 11 million children under the age of five, highlighting the urgent public health implications of environmental pollution.

Highlighting the severity of Karachi’s mounting waste problem, a senior official from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) revealed that the city generates over 14,800 tonnes of solid and municipal waste daily, surpassing the levels produced by regional megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Dhaka.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the use and purchase of unlicensed or illegal internet equipment, emphasizing the risks these devices pose to users and national digital infrastructure. According to the regulatory authority, devices such as routers, modems, and other internet-enabled equipment must be officially approved and

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has finalized a major initiative to modernize the country’s degree attestation system through the use of blockchain technology. This upgrade is designed to make academic verification faster, more secure, and fully transparent, addressing long-standing issues of manual delays and the risk of document forgery.

Residents of Karachi were left shocked after an 11-year-old child was seen driving a passenger bus, an incident that has sparked intense debate over road safety, law enforcement, and the protection of human life. The alarming event comes amid a spate of recent accidents involving buses and dumpers in the city, heightening public concern about traffic regulation and accountability.

Muhammad Abu Bakr, a 10-year-old blind boy from Karachi, has achieved first place in the international Quran recitation competition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the Rabita Alam Islami’s “Tahfeez and Qira’at” program.

Daily VIP movement in Islamabad is causing persistent traffic disruptions, with residents facing long queues and unexpected road closures that bring routine commutes to a standstill. Many citizens say that frequent protocols on major routes have turned short trips into prolonged delays, often without any prior alerts or alternative arrangements.

Pakistan has sent a specialized search and rescue mission to Sri Lanka after the island nation was hit by a destructive cyclone, triggering widespread damage and displacements. Acting on the direct instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft departed with a 47-member rescue team and 6.5 tons of urgently needed relief goods to support ongoing humanitarian