Transporters in Punjab have announced a province-wide strike on 8 December, with plans to escalate to a nationwide shutdown starting 10 December, protesting the recent increase in traffic fines imposed by the Punjab government. The All Pakistan Goods Transport Association (APGTA) stated that the strike, described as a “wheel-jam,” will commence if authorities fail to address their 25-point list

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui has emphasized the urgent need for vertical development in Karachi as the city approaches a projected population that could place it among the world’s ten largest urban centers by 2030. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit, he stressed that constructing tall, multi-storey housing is essential to manage the city’s rapid population growth, noting that

Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced in the Senate that the federal government plans to launch an air ambulance service along all national highways starting next year. The initiative is designed to provide rapid first aid and expedite the transportation of accident victims to hospitals, aiming to significantly reduce fatalities caused by delayed medical care. During the

DIG Traffic Karachi has unveiled plans to roll out an advanced traffic monitoring and enforcement system that will combine both ground-based and aerial surveillance to ensure stricter compliance with traffic rules. This initiative aims to modernize the city’s approach to traffic management, reduce congestion, and address the persistent problem of illegal parking in high-traffic areas. Under the

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has successfully arrested five individuals operating a cybercrime network from an illegal call center in Karachi. Additional Director Tariq Nawaz stated that the suspects were apprehended during a raid at a flat in DHA Phase 6, where they were allegedly involved in hacking bank accounts. Authorities seized mobile phones, specialized hacking

PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has approved the Gujranwala Mass Transit Project during a high-level meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. Speaking in his capacity as party president, Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the residents of Gujranwala have long awaited a modern and efficient transport system, noting that such a project should have been implemented

The Directorate of Immigration and Passports has streamlined the passport application process by launching an online system through its e-Services Portal, allowing citizens to apply for Pakistan passports without standing in long queues. Applicants can access the service at the official website and submit passport renewal applications online.

NADRA has announced the launch of its sixth mega centre in Karachi, located in the Malir district, aiming to ease pressure on existing facilities and improve service delivery for residents. The new registration centre will be set up on a half-acre site in Model Colony, following a memorandum of understanding signed between NADRA and the Model Colony Town Municipal Corporation (TMC).

Sindh police have been directed to take strict measures against vehicles operating without number plates or valid driving licences across the province. The order, issued by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, follows growing concerns over unregistered vehicles freely moving on Karachi roads, with videos circulating on social media showing motorists violating these basic regulations.

The Karachi administration has widened its ban on 1+4 rickshaws to cover six additional major roads, expanding the enforcement from 20 to 26 key arteries to improve traffic flow across the city. The move, issued under Section 144 through a notification by the Karachi Commissioner, instructs law enforcement to register cases under Section 188 against violators.