Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, marking the third round of negotiations aimed at easing months of heightened border tensions and restoring regional stability. The dialogue, jointly mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, follows two earlier rounds — one in Doha and another in Istanbul — that ended without achieving a breakthrough toward a long-term peace agreement.

At the Future Summit in Karachi, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah commended the historic election of 34-year-old Muslim Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York, calling it a reflection of global progress toward inclusive and youth-driven leadership. He noted that Karachi had already embraced young leadership in governance, remarking, “The change that started from Karachi has now reached

Sindh has launched a groundbreaking initiative with the introduction of a sensor-equipped scanner stick designed to assist visually impaired individuals, marking a first for the province. The innovative device has been developed by NED University’s Biomedical Technology Department in partnership with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The project is part of a broader

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the immediate suspension of all construction sites, roadworks, and development projects that fail to comply with environmental SOPs. The move is part of the government’s urgent strategy to combat the province’s escalating smog crisis and improve air quality.

Italy has returned a collection of ancient artifacts to Pakistan, dating back nearly 5,000 years and originating from archaeological sites in Balochistan’s Kuli and Naal regions. These relics belong to early Bronze Age settlements that existed before the Indus Valley Civilization, offering valuable insight into South Asia’s prehistoric culture and craftsmanship.

Pakistan has unveiled plans to build a new international airport in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as part of efforts to improve regional connectivity and meet the needs of overseas Pakistanis. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has already started technical feasibility studies, which include identifying a suitable location and conducting preliminary site assessments. Construction is

Lahore is preparing to welcome Pakistan’s first-ever Giraffe Café at Safari Park, a unique attraction announced by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. The café will offer visitors a chance to enjoy food while getting up close to giraffes in a natural, open-air environment.

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced an online e-Challan portal that enables drivers in Punjab to cancel incorrect or duplicate traffic fines from home. This digital initiative is designed to simplify the process, making it faster and more transparent for motorists.

Nearly 2.9 million Pakistanis have emigrated over the past three years, according to data from the Protectorate of Emigrants. Economic instability, limited job opportunities, and the search for better education and healthcare remain the primary drivers behind this large-scale migration.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has strongly criticized Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) for installing nearly four million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters without securing mandatory regulatory approval. The move, which involves billions of rupees in investment, was reportedly carried out under instructions from the Ministry of Energy,