NATIONALA solar power project meant to supply low-cost electricity to Khar Bazaar in Bajaur remains non-operational despite being launched in 2019. Officials cited funding shortages, local resistance to a transmission line and water accumulation at the site as key causes of the delay.
CITYNAB has initiated an inquiry into alleged illegal approvals and construction of marriage halls in Karachi and sought a detailed report from the SBCA. The issue includes claims of unlawful NOCs, use of amenity plots and concerns over unsafe ballrooms.
A suspected harassment incident at Joyland, Ayub Park, Rawalpindi was halted when visitors intervened before it escalated. The suspect was overpowered and handed to authorities; police confirm he is in custody.
India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says Operation Sindoor is still ongoing as a temporary cessation of hostilities, with forces on high alert and preparing for a possible next phase, including “Operation Sindoor 2.0.”
A Karachi biryani shopkeeper allegedly accepted a counterfeit Rs500 note showing Quaid-e-Azam in winter clothing. The bizarre “Winter Collection” design went viral online, while officials face calls to investigate.
Beyond Hania Aamir, seven Pakistanis made Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026. Six others earned spots for film, AI finance startups, commodity tech, materials science and youth social impact.
NATIONALAli Musa Gilani has rejected social media reports that he was deported from the UAE, calling the claim fake news. He also urged authorities to act against those spreading what he said was misinformation affecting Pakistan-UAE ties.
Chaudhry Abdul Jalil, known as Chacha Cricket, announces his final home appearance for Pakistan during the upcoming ODI series vs Australia, ending decades of iconic chants and support.
CITYKarachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab says construction near Hill Park was halted after a public complaint and denies the KMC allotted any land. MQM-P has demanded a Sindh government inquiry into the alleged encroachment and the issuance of an NOC.
CITYResidents in several Karachi neighbourhoods have protested prolonged power cuts and demanded an end to unannounced load shedding. K-Electric denied outages exceeding 10 hours and said interruptions were linked to non-payment of bills.
NATIONALAuthorities have warned travellers to avoid non-essential movement towards Babusar Top as persistent snowfall disrupts traffic and increases the risk of accidents. Some stretches are restricted to one-way traffic, while officials say conditions worsen after sunset.
WorldWHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries to reconsider travel restrictions imposed over the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda. He warned such measures could undermine transparent reporting of cases.
