The Punjab government has started consultations to explore the possibility of reviving Basant, the traditional kite flying festival, under strict safety regulations. According to the media reports, officials are considering allowing the historic event in selected areas and for limited days during Jashn e Baharan. A high level meeting chaired by Punjab Home Secretary Dr…
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that local body elections across Punjab will be held in December 2025 under the Local Government Act 2022. The decision followed extensive hearings on the long-delayed electoral process in Punjab, marking an important step toward restoring local-level democratic governance. A five-member bench led by Chief Election Commissioner…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has begun upgrading its early flood warning and weather forecasting systems under a World Bank-supported initiative. The project, titled Modernisation of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP), aims to enhance national preparedness for climate-related disasters. The initiative is part of the Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project, designed to boost PMD’s ability to…
The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has declared October 8, 2025, a public holiday to observe Youm-e-Istehqaq in remembrance of the 2005 earthquake martyrs and victims. An official notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department confirmed that all government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on Wednesday. The day is observed…
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome a higher number of Pakistani workers as both nations expand cooperation following the historic defense agreement signed last month. Officials at the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment said Pakistan plans to double its manpower exports to the Kingdom in response to rising labor demand. Nearly 500,000 Pakistanis currently…
The Punjab government has decided to repeal the law that allowed contract employees to be granted permanent status in government departments. The development marks a major shift in the province’s employment policy and aims to reduce financial pressure on the public exchequer. According to official sources, the government will abolish the Punjab Regulation of Service…
The provincial government of KP has introduced a revised salary payment system for government employees to ensure faster and more efficient disbursements. According to the details, under the new mechanism, salaries will now be paid directly by the Accountant General Office rather than being processed through banks. As per the official sources, the previous system…
Pakistan Railways has raised ticket prices for passenger trains operating between Lahore and Rawalpindi, marking a notable fare revision effective from October 5, 2025. According to details shared by the Pakistan Railway, the increase applies to both economy and business classes on major trains between the two major cities. A spokesperson confirmed that fares for…
Islamabad and surrounding areas have experienced heavy rain on Monday. Earlier on Sunday, due to heavy rainfall, metrological department has predicted a risk of flash flooding in local streams and nullahs in Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and Kashmir.Flood-hit power grids and feeders see partial restoration…
The provincial government of Sindh has introduced a new traffic penalty system with fines soaring up to Rs100,000 for severe violations. The decision aims to curb road accidents, discourage reckless behavior, and promote discipline among all categories of drivers. According to officials, the revised penalty framework covers speeding, wrong-way movement, illegal parking, and driving without…