The Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) has rolled out a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect fake, tampered, and cloned vehicle number plates across the province. This automated system allows authorities to identify illegal modifications in real time, including counterfeit plates, altered registrations, or numbers copied from other vehicles.

The Punjab Police and National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) have formalized a comprehensive security cooperation agreement, enabling Punjab Police officers to patrol the country’s motorways alongside NH&MP personnel. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at the Central Police Office on Thursday by Punjab IGP Dr. Usman Anwar and NH&MP Additional IG Saad Akhtar

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Assembly elections on Friday, setting the polling date for January 24, 2026. The notification was issued in line with the provisions of the Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018 and the Election Act, marking the formal start of the electoral process in the region.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the long-delayed BRT Red Line project, which has been a major issue for the city, is now moving forward and will soon see rapid completion. Speaking on Sunday, he stated that the challenges holding up the project have been resolved, signaling positive developments for Karachi commuters.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the recent increase in the budget for Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and has recommended further enhancements in financial assistance under the Benazir Kafalat Programme. According to the IMF, while the recent allocation strengthens social protection mechanisms, the current assistance under Kafalat remains relatively low

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced strict action against illegal hotels and encroachments in Murree as part of efforts to improve regulation and protect the hill station’s natural environment. She said unchecked construction and encroachments have damaged Murree’s infrastructure, ecology, and overall appeal, stressing that preserving the area is essential for sustainable tourism.

The Punjab government has decided to impose fines on individuals and commercial entities involved in littering as part of its province-wide drive to improve cleanliness and urban management. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, where officials reviewed the ongoing progress of the Suthra Punjab initiative and assessed its impact across

ASA Microfinance Bank has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the microfinance sector, receiving the Top Financier Award in the Microfinance Bank category from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) during the Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.

The committee also pointed out alarming procurement discrepancies. Solar kits valued at Rs 18,000 were allegedly purchased at Rs 60,000. According to a report by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), some of the solar equipment had not even been imported, intensifying concerns over project mismanagement and potential financial misconduct.

The Government of Pakistan has issued a stern warning to social media platform X, cautioning that continued non-cooperation on counterterrorism measures could result in a ban and financial penalties. The announcement was made during a joint press briefing in Islamabad by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik.