The federal government has proposed sweeping amendments to Pakistan’s telecom laws aimed at accelerating the expansion of internet and mobile networks while increasing government oversight of key telecom regulators and state-run institutions. The proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026 seeks to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, enable faster deployment of fiber

Power distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have reportedly issued inflated electricity bills to solar consumers by excluding millions of units exported to the grid through net metering connections. Consumers were charged for their full electricity consumption without accounting for the energy they supplied back, leading to unusually high bills, particularly during the winter months.

Pakistan Post is set to become fully digital by January 2027 as part of a major reform to modernize postal services nationwide and meet international standards. The Ministry of Communications has launched the Automation of Post Office Project, funded by the Export-Import Bank of Korea, aiming to replace largely manual operations with a fully integrated digital system.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) achieved a record recovery of Rs. 6.213 trillion in 2025, the highest in the bureau’s history, NAB Chairman Lt. Gen. (retd) Nazir Ahmed reported to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The chairman presented the annual performance report at the Prime Minister’s House, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also in attendance.

Pakistan has taken a significant step toward sustainable and environmentally responsible ship recycling as Prime Green Recycling Yard at Gadani has become the country’s first facility to receive certification under the Hong Kong International Convention. This milestone brings Pakistan’s shipbreaking sector closer to internationally recognized safety, labor, and environmental standards.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the immediate withdrawal of legal permission for keeping big cats as pets across Punjab after a series of pet lion attacks in Lahore left two children critically injured. The decision was taken in response to growing public safety concerns and repeated incidents linked to negligence and illegal handling of wild animals.

The strategy provides a national framework to enhance resilience against glacier-related impacts on water resources, ecosystems, and downstream livelihoods. Rapid changes in glacier behavior are affecting river flows and seasonal water availability, making proactive measures critical for sustainable water management.

The federal government has appointed Ali Farid Khawaja as a commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for a three-year term, strengthening the regulator’s leadership amid ongoing transitions. The Finance Division issued an official notification on January 27, 2026, confirming Khawaja’s appointment under Sections 5 and 7 of the SECP Act, 1997, with remuneration and

The Punjab E-Challan Portal 2026 has been officially launched to simplify traffic fine checking and payment for drivers across the province. This online system allows vehicle owners to check traffic challans from home using either their vehicle registration number or CNIC, reducing paperwork, saving time, and improving transparency in traffic enforcement.

Basant Lahore 2026 has officially returned, bringing back one of Pakistan’s most vibrant cultural festivals under the government-led initiative #PhirAaiBasant. The revival reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to responsibly restore the beloved tradition while ensuring public safety. The festival, supported by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and inspired by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif,