The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its projected lunar calendar for 2026, offering early estimates for the likely dates of key Islamic months and festivals, including Ramadan, Eid ul Fitr, and Eid ul Adha. The calendar, developed by the Climate Data Processing Centre, is intended to support religious, social, and administrative planning across Pakistan.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a revised nationwide gas supply schedule for the 2025 winter season in response to increasing demand and ongoing shortages. Under the new plan, domestic consumers will have access to gas during three designated time slots each day: from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has set a firm 60-day deadline for the completion of all delayed and near-finished development projects across the city, warning that any further delays will result in cancellations, financial penalties, and disciplinary action against responsible officials. The directive was issued following a detailed progress review meeting at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

Telenor Pakistan has introduced an innovative digital service designed to enhance customer convenience by enabling users to purchase, replace, and activate SIMs directly through WhatsApp—without needing to visit a retail outlet. This secure and contactless process allows customers to complete the entire SIM acquisition journey within minutes using a platform they already trust and use daily.

The Punjab government has announced the launch of the “Maryam Nawaz Free Parwaz Card,” a new initiative aimed at empowering skilled youth and creating more employment opportunities both locally and abroad. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, where the performance of the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department was reviewed in

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finalized an agreement to lower the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) annual tax collection target by Rs. 150 billion, adjusting it from Rs. 14.131 trillion to Rs. 13.981 trillion. The revision reflects ongoing economic pressures, including the impact of recent floods and slower-than-expected recovery in key sectors.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an advisory warning of a significant increase in smog levels across major cities during the upcoming winter season. The rise in smog is expected to occur due to persistent dry and stable weather conditions, with the phenomenon typically intensifying between November and mid-December.

Millions of Pakistanis are set to lose access to their mobile wallets and digital bank accounts starting October 25, 2025, as the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) new biometric verification regulations come into effect. The updated rules, introduced in July under BPRD Circular No. 1 of 2025, make biometric verification the primary and mandatory method for customer identification across all

A coordinated intelligence-based operation in Karachi has led to the recovery of smuggled tyres valued at approximately Rs. 54.75 million. The joint effort, conducted by the Customs Enforcement Collectorate Karachi in collaboration with Sindh Rangers and a federal intelligence agency, followed credible intelligence regarding illegal storage of smuggled goods in the Old Sabzi Mandi area.

Pakistani-British chef Sunia Imran has made history by winning the UK National Curry Week Cook-Off 2025, a prestigious event held in London’s Covent Garden that showcases the country’s most talented home chefs. Competing against five other finalists, Sunia emerged as the overall champion after a series of intense cooking rounds that tested creativity, precision, and flavor mastery.