Download IPFS An Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) in Karachi granted bail to eight Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) officers connected to the collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, which resulted in 27 deaths. The incident highlighted systemic failures in Pakistan’s urban governance and raised serious[Read More…]

Download IPFS The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat urged all federal ministries in Pakistan to pursue ISO 9001 certification, following the successful accreditation of the Establishment Division and Finance Division. The committee emphasized the importance of adopting internationally recognized quality management standards to enhance bureaucratic efficiency, improve service[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif expressed his country’s readiness for meaningful dialogue with India to address longstanding issues, including Kashmir, during a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad.  Sharif’s call for dialogue comes against a backdrop of strained relations, exacerbated by the April 22,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has issued a public notice emphasizing the importance of verifying electronic challans (e-challans) before purchasing used vehicles across Punjab province, particularly in Lahore. This article delves into the PSCA’s initiative to enhance transparency in vehicle transactions, the risks of neglecting e-challan checks,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared the Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) held on July 21, 2025, transparent and orderly, marking a positive step for democratic processes despite earlier political tensions. The polls, which filled 11 vacant seats, resulted from a seat-sharing agreement between the[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 22, 2025, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 (2025) titled “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.” This marked a diplomatic success for Pakistan, which held the UNSC presidency for July. The resolution encourages countries to utilize Chapter VI of the UN[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 22, 2025, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi chaired an interactive session at the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad to assess the judiciary’s reform agenda. Joining him were Registrar Muhammad Salim Khan, development expert Sher Shah (via video from France), IT specialist Hamayun Zafar,[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 22, 2025, a Sargodha Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) sentenced 32 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members, including Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, MNA Ahmed Chattha, and former MNA Chaudhry Bilal Ejaz, to 10 years in prison for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, riots.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged robust security and a business-friendly climate for Chinese nationals in Pakistan, placing their safety at the forefront amid the expansion of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Enhanced measures—including Safe City projects and streamlined airport facilitation—are designed to boost investor confidence and strengthen[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan and Iran have committed to strengthening their cultural and literary ties through enhanced translation projects and writer exchanges, fostering deeper mutual understanding. This initiative, rooted in their shared historical and linguistic heritage, aims to promote cultural diplomacy and preserve their rich literary traditions. The recent visit of[Read More…]