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.

Transporters across multiple cities in Punjab observed a widespread wheel-jam strike on Monday to protest heavy e-fines and vehicle seizures, disrupting both goods and public transport services. The strike was announced by the Transporters Grand Alliance during a press conference, with officials warning that vehicles would remain off the roads until their demands were addressed.

Pakistan may face an increase in petrol and diesel prices as the government considers proposals to raise the profit margins of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). The move comes amid rising operational costs and fluctuating global oil prices, prompting authorities to review the existing pricing structure for petroleum products.

Air pollution is causing Pakistan an estimated economic loss of $22 billion annually, equivalent to 6.5% of the country’s GDP, Senator Sherry Rehman stated during a recent Senate session. She emphasized the severe impact of smog in Punjab, which affects around 11 million children under the age of five, highlighting the urgent public health implications of environmental pollution.

Highlighting the severity of Karachi’s mounting waste problem, a senior official from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) revealed that the city generates over 14,800 tonnes of solid and municipal waste daily, surpassing the levels produced by regional megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Dhaka.

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the use and purchase of unlicensed or illegal internet equipment, emphasizing the risks these devices pose to users and national digital infrastructure. According to the regulatory authority, devices such as routers, modems, and other internet-enabled equipment must be officially approved and