Pakistan has officially operationalized its first Hong Kong International Convention (HKC)-certified ship recycling facility, the Prime Green Recycling Yard, marking a significant milestone for the country’s shipbreaking industry. The certification ensures that the facility meets international standards for environmental protection, hazardous waste management, and worker safety, addressing

Karachi residents have received a major relief as authorities successfully cracked down on illegal charged parking in Saddar, one of the city’s busiest and most densely populated commercial hubs. The operation, aimed at restoring order and curbing unauthorised fee collection, targeted key areas including Saddar Mobile Market, Cooperative Market, Abdullah Haroon Road, and the vicinity of Zainab

Work on the K-IV water pipeline expansion along University Road appears to have stalled as of January 7, 2026, with construction activity reportedly coming to a halt despite the road remaining closed. Commuters and local media have highlighted the lack of visible progress, raising concerns over worsening traffic congestion on one of Karachi’s busiest and most important thoroughfares.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has ordered the provision of old-age pensions to employees of private institutions, directing the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution to pay monthly pensions to all eligible petitioners. The court clarified that private employees who have completed 14 and a half years of service, even if under 15 years, are entitled to receive a pension, with six

Islamabad: The National Database and Registration Authority has launched a new digital service that enables Pakistani citizens to update or change the photograph on their Computerized National Identity Card directly through the Pak ID mobile application. This digital facility eliminates the need to visit a NADRA registration centre, making CNIC management faster and more convenient for users

Pakistan has secured the 17th position among 101 countries in global generosity rankings, with a strong culture of giving reflected in the high level of public participation in charitable activities during 2024. According to data released by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy, 73 percent of people in the country reported donating in some form over the year, significantly higher than the global

In India, many blood banks have introduced a system that keeps donors informed about the journey of their donated blood, from donation to its use in patient care. Once a donor gives blood, the blood bank tracks its storage, testing, and eventual transfusion, and then sends updates to the donor when the blood has reached a patient in need. These updates often include basic information such as the

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Islamabad has taken significant disciplinary measures against 19 officers and officials for corruption, abuse of authority, and negligence, continuing its internal accountability process. According to the FIA’s Directorate of Internal Accountability, six officials were dismissed following departmental inquiries. Among those removed from service,

Karachi is experiencing a surge in cold weather as icy winds from Balochistan sweep into the city, according to the Meteorological Department. Temperatures are expected to drop to single digits over the weekend, with today’s current temperature recorded at 11°C and a maximum of 22–23°C. Northeasterly winds are blowing at 11 km/h, with humidity at 44 percent.

Islamabad has seen a notable rise in its green cover, with a net increase of over 9,000 acres recorded between January 2023 and December 2025, according to a Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) analysis. The data highlights significant vegetation growth in the Margalla Hills, reflecting improvements in forest and natural cover across the region.