Following the tragic death of young Ibrahim in an open manhole, local residents in Karachi have come together to prevent similar incidents through the community-driven initiative @fixitpak. The project focuses on identifying and repairing hazardous manholes across the city, aiming to make neighborhoods safer, particularly for children.

Pakistan is emerging as one of the most dynamic adopters of fintech and digital assets in the region, even as India continues to lead South Asia’s broader digital finance ecosystem, according to Forbes. Rapid regulatory reforms, renewed venture capital inflows, and early moves into digital assets are positioning Pakistan ahead of its neighbors in innovation and financial technology adoption.

In a rare show of political unity, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously passed a resolution calling for the creation of a separate Hazara province. Lawmakers from both the government and opposition also joined efforts to demand a larger financial share for the province in the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting, seeking to raise K-P’s allocation from 14.6% to 19.4%.

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has suspended several high-ranking officials following the tragic death of a child who fell into an uncovered manhole near NIPA, according to ARY News. The suspended officers are affiliated with the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the Water and Sewerage Corporation, the office of the Assistant

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance opened its meeting by discussing the high taxes imposed on mobile phones brought into Pakistan by overseas Pakistanis. MNA Ali Qasim Gilani raised concerns over the heavy taxation, emphasizing that the issue affects millions of Pakistanis, not only those living abroad. He highlighted that returning citizens are not allowed to bring even a

Turkish MP Burhan Kaya Turk praised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, noting that her pace of work is “faster than Türkiye.” A Turkish parliamentary delegation met with Maryam Nawaz in Lahore to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation, and promote collaboration on environmental and parliamentary matters. Both sides emphasized the importance of developing

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a comprehensive new bill aimed at protecting the rights of approximately 140,000 street vendors across the province. The legislation is designed to prevent illegal displacement of vendors, ensuring that they can continue their businesses without the threat of eviction. By providing legal safeguards, the law formalizes the position of street vendors, integrating

Traffic police in Rawalpindi are reportedly facing intense pressure after the department implemented a strict performance policy mandating that each warden issue a minimum of 10 challans per day. Sources indicate that officials who fail to meet this quota are being served show-cause notices for “poor performance,” reflecting a rigorous approach to enforcing the new targets.

Transporters in Punjab have announced a province-wide strike on 8 December, with plans to escalate to a nationwide shutdown starting 10 December, protesting the recent increase in traffic fines imposed by the Punjab government. The All Pakistan Goods Transport Association (APGTA) stated that the strike, described as a “wheel-jam,” will commence if authorities fail to address their 25-point list

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui has emphasized the urgent need for vertical development in Karachi as the city approaches a projected population that could place it among the world’s ten largest urban centers by 2030. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit, he stressed that constructing tall, multi-storey housing is essential to manage the city’s rapid population growth, noting that