LHC crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken decisive action to address the worsening air pollution in the provincial capital, issuing strict directives for a major crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab. The move, driven by Lahore’s rapidly deteriorating air quality and rising smog levels, includes immediate inspections, deployment of monitoring…
Karachi Waste Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city and economic nerve centre, is facing an unprecedented waste management emergency. According to the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Karachi now generates more than 14,800 tonnes of municipal waste every single day—an astonishing figure that surpasses the daily refuse production of regional megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi…
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha The controversial tweets case involving Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha has taken a significant turn, with the couple intensifying their legal efforts to secure what they describe as a transparent and fair trial. Across three different judicial forums—the District and Sessions Court, Islamabad High Court (IHC), and the Supreme Court…
Karachi Airport suspends flights following a sudden and unprecedented operational halt announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority on Thursday. The temporary suspension, which lasts until midnight, comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with heightened regional tensions, drone incursions, and significant disruptions across its aviation network. Karachi Airport Suspends Flights According to an official…
PMD Forecast Update The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its latest three-month climate outlook, and the findings are both concerning and cautiously optimistic for the agricultural sector. According to the PMD Rainfall Forecast, Pakistan is expected to face below-normal rainfall in December and early January, a pattern that could significantly impact soil moisture, Rabi…
16-year-olds motorcycle licences Punjab The Punjab government has officially approved a landmark policy allowing 16-year-olds to obtain motorcycle licences and smart identity cards. The new directive, announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aims to balance road safety with the protection of minors’ rights. The move comes after public outrage over a provincewide traffic crackdown that…
The U.S. government has announced a sweeping new directive ordering strict re-screening of all green-card holders and applicants from 19 countries considered “of concern.” The move comes in the aftermath of a deadly shooting involving members of the National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C., an incident that has reignited national security debates…
UAE Visas for Pakistan The issue of UAE visas for Pakistan has come under intense public and political scrutiny after a senior Pakistani Interior Ministry official informed a Senate committee that the United Arab Emirates has “mostly stopped” issuing visas to Pakistani citizens. The revelation has triggered widespread concern, especially among families, workers, and businesses…