The Punjab government has announced that newborns will now be registered with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on the day of birth. Under this initiative, all children born in public and private hospitals across the province will receive immediate registration in collaboration with the Health Department and NADRA, aiming for faster and more efficient documentation.

The Pakistan Navy has seized 1,500 kilograms of hashish valued at nearly $3 million during a maritime patrol in the Arabian Sea, marking one of its major anti-narcotics operations this year.

The Sindh Police, led by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, is moving forward with the implementation of a faceless e-ticketing system across the province. In a review meeting held in Karachi, officials outlined plans to launch the system in seven districts during the first phase, including Thatta, Khairpur, Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Larkana.

Google’s Year in Search 2025 reveals the topics that captured Pakistan’s attention throughout the year, showing strong interest in cricket, television entertainment, and rapidly advancing technology. Cricket once again led the search charts, with major tournaments like the Pakistan Super League and key international matches against India and South Africa dominating online activity.

Four years after Pakistan’s nationwide blackout, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has officially held the National Grid Company and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) accountable for the power failure. Both organisations have been fined Rs25 million each, with instructions to deposit the penalties within 15 days.

Overseas Pakistani Tahir Amin drew widespread admiration in the UAE after courageously retrieving a fallen national flag on Dubai’s high-speed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Risking his life amidst fast-moving traffic, Amin carefully lifted the flag and displayed it with respect, a gesture that quickly went viral on social media and inspired thousands across the country.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced a revised winter gas schedule for households in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, implementing three daily supply windows from December through February. According to SNGPL officials, gas will be available from 5:30 am to 8:30 am, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Families are advised to plan meals, such as breakfast and lunch

The Ministry of National Health has issued a public advisory alerting Islamabad residents to the rising health risks associated with smog during the current dry and cold season. Officials warn that deteriorating air quality is especially dangerous for children, the elderly, and people living with chronic medical conditions. According to the ministry, the fine particles present in smog can

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the removal of the Deputy Commissioner in Lodhran following a tragic incident in which a child fell into an open manhole. Expressing deep grief and anger, she directed authorities to immediately secure all hazardous and uncovered manholes across the city to prevent similar accidents in the future.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) a no-objection certificate (NOC) to proceed with the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited. The approval follows a comprehensive assessment conducted under the applicable regulatory framework, according to the regulator.