Inspector General Javed Alam Odho clarified the enforcement policy for traffic violations, emphasizing a balanced approach that encourages compliance while holding repeat offenders accountable. According to Odho, first-time traffic violators will be forgiven as part of a leniency measure designed to educate motorists and promote adherence to traffic rules. However, individuals who commit the

Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that Punjab authorities conducted an extensive 24-hour traffic crackdown, during which 40,000 drivers were fined for violating traffic rules and 630 public transport vehicles were flagged for being overloaded. She highlighted that the operation was part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety, reduce accidents, and ensure that all vehicles, especially public

Pakistani students achieved a significant victory at the Oxford Union by defeating an Indian panel on India’s Pakistan policy with a two-thirds majority. Represented by Musa Haraj, Israr Khan Kakr, and Ahmed Nawaz Khan, the Pakistani team effectively challenged India’s stance using logic, facts, legal reasoning, and statistical evidence, despite being outnumbered. The absence of senior Indian

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has clarified the reasons behind reports of passengers being offloaded at Pakistani airports while traveling abroad. Recent media coverage had raised concerns that large numbers of Pakistanis, including those holding valid work or study visas, were being denied boarding without explanation, prompting criticism from the public.

Finland has announced that it will permanently close its embassy in Pakistan by 2026, signaling a major change in its diplomatic approach in South Asia. The decision is part of a broader restructuring of Finland’s global diplomatic network, which also involves embassy closures in Afghanistan and Myanmar due to limited trade, low economic engagement, and evolving political conditions. According

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a province-wide ban on the production of petrol-powered motorcycle rickshaws, marking a significant step toward phasing out petrol vehicles. This initiative forms part of a broader anti-smog strategy, which includes transitioning all government departments to electric and hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions.

Sindh has expanded its e-challan system beyond Karachi to include Sukkur and Hyderabad as part of a province-wide effort to strengthen traffic management and improve road safety. Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar confirmed that driving licence checks are also being carried out alongside the automated traffic enforcement system. He acknowledged that computer system errors may occur but

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed progress on key development projects in Islamabad and instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to accelerate construction work. After attending the Pakistan–Sri Lanka cricket match in Rawalpindi, Naqvi chaired a late-night meeting at the CDA headquarters and then visited three ongoing projects: the Shaheen Chowk expansion, the T-Chowk flyover,

Rawalpindi’s Rs. 35.28 billion infrastructure revamp is progressing rapidly as the Punjab government pushes major flyovers and underpasses toward completion across both city and cantonment areas. The development plan includes four flyovers and eight underpasses designed to ease chronic congestion and improve urban mobility.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a province-wide initiative to improve waste management by directing the installation of colour-coded dustbins in markets, shopping malls, commercial centres, government offices, and educational institutions. This step is part of the Smart Waste Management Process, which began its first phase last year after receiving approval for