The Sindh government is facing significant political backlash after introducing hefty traffic fines in Karachi, with penalties reaching up to Rs50,000. This decision has been widely criticized by major political parties such as Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), who argue that imposing steep fines on Karachiites is unfair given the city's poor

Pakistan’s renowned Himalayan Pink Salt has earned international acclaim by winning the Global Innovation Award in Belgium, where it was featured as a key ingredient in a Brazilian soap that blends Amazonian biodiversity with Pakistan’s mineral-rich salt. This unique fusion of natural resources from two continents was recognized at the Women in Agritech Global Summit, underscoring Pakistan’s

Pakistan is set to take a historic step in its space exploration journey by sending two citizens to China for a one-year astronaut training program at the China Manned Space Agency, beginning in October 2025. Following the training, the selected individuals will embark on a week-long mission aboard the Chinese Space Station in 2026, marking the country’s first participation in human spaceflight.

Pakistani workers looking to pursue careers in Japan have received promising news with the introduction of a language testing program by the Japan Foundation. For the first time, a Basic Japanese Language Test will be conducted in Islamabad, specifically designed for individuals applying for work visas under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program. The test aims to evaluate whether applicants

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has earned international recognition for its high aviation security standards, with the International Civil Aviation Organization awarding it the Council President Certificate.

In Islamabad, former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan joined protest called for justice for Palestinians—not as a politician, but as a citizen, standing in solidarity without security or ceremony. When a police officer mockingly told him to “go to Gaza,” Mushtaq replied, “We are in Islamabad because we cannot go to Gaza. But we are still on the frontlines.” Months later, he turned those

Two of Pakistan’s largest cities, Karachi and Lahore, have been ranked among the world’s most populated urban centers, according to new data from World Population Review. The report places Karachi at 12th with a population of 18.07 million, while Lahore stands at 20th globally with 14.82 million residents. Although not in the top 10, both cities continue to grow rapidly, reflecting broader

The Punjab government has banned its employees from using social media to prevent public criticism of state policies, maintain discipline among civil servants, and safeguard national and moral interests. The official directive prohibits government workers from posting, commenting on, or sharing content on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Authorities argue that such online activity

The feasibility study for the M-10 Hyderabad-Karachi Motorway is nearing completion and is expected to be finalized by December, according to updates shared during a session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. The committee, chaired by MNA Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, was briefed by officials who revealed that the proposed motorway project would cost more than Rs68 billion

The first Supermoon of 2025 is set to grace the skies of Pakistan on October 7, offering a rare and captivating celestial display. On this night, the moon will appear significantly larger and brighter than usual due to its close approach to Earth, an event known as a Supermoon. This phenomenon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee—the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit—creating a