The Peshawar administration has directed all private taxi operators to register with the Excise Department, adopt standardised colour schemes, and display QR code stickers for identification and monitoring. In a crackdown on illegal transport, authorities immediately shut down over 100 unauthorised services, including rickshaws and speed stations, to ease traffic congestion in the city.

Following the successful inauguration of the Shaheen Chowk underpass, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved plans to construct another underpass at Kashmir Chowk in Islamabad to address one of the city’s most persistent traffic congestion points. The decision was made during a special meeting at CDA Headquarters, chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials

The National Accountability Bureau has reported a landmark achievement for 2025, announcing record recoveries totaling Rs6.13 trillion, the highest amount in the institution’s history and what it describes as the largest single-year recovery by any accountability body worldwide. The figures highlight an unprecedented scale of asset recovery and enforcement activity carried out during the year.

At least 28 people, including women and children, were injured in Karachi due to incidents of aerial firing as the city welcomed the New Year 2026, according to hospital and rescue authorities. The victims were transported to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Civil Hospital Karachi, and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment. Among those injured were six women and two young girls.

The Punjab government has announced free public transport services in Lahore from February 6 to February 8 to facilitate Basant celebrations and reduce the risk of road accidents by discouraging motorcycle use. The initiative aims to improve public safety during the festive period while ensuring smoother traffic flow across the city.

Google is introducing a significant update to its long-standing policy that previously restricted users with a “@gmail.com” address from changing their account email. Until now, Google allowed this change only for accounts using third-party email addresses, while clearly stating that Gmail addresses usually could not be modified. This policy is now being revised, with details of the new process

According to official data, authorities registered 3,749 cases against violators during this period. Fines amounting to Rs766 million were imposed, while Rs695.85 million was recovered through legal settlements, reflecting stricter enforcement of wildlife protection laws.

Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi has reviewed the progress of the Kareemabad underpass project, a major infrastructure initiative with an estimated cost of Rs3.8 billion, and expressed concern over delays affecting its timely completion. During the inspection, officials informed him that approximately 85 percent of the construction work has already been completed.

Karachi’s youth demonstrated the power of initiative as they joined hands to clean Seaview Beach, transforming concern for the environment into tangible action. Equipped with gloves, bags, and determination, these volunteers collected trash, removed debris, and helped restore the natural beauty of the shoreline.

In Karachi, a resident has reportedly received two electronic challans within 25 days for allegedly not wearing a seat belt, even though his vehicle was reportedly parked at his home.