Sindh orders crackdown on vehicles without valid permits, fitness certificates
Department introduces a digitised system for the issuance of route permits and fitness certificates KARACHI: Sindh government on Thursday ordered a crackdown on public service vehicles operating without “valid route permits and fitness certificates or with documents that have expired”, according to an official notification issued by the provincial Transport and Mass Transit Department. The […]
Interpol issues red notice for Lyari gangster Wasiullah Lakho – Pakistan
KARACHI: Interpol has issued a red notice for a fugitive Lyari gangster, Wasiullah Lakho, who is reportedly hiding abroad and wanted by Karachi police, South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn on Wednesday. A red notice is a request to law enforcement agencies by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person […]
All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz under scrutiny for alleged recreational drug use – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday investigated Mohammad Nawaz for the alleged use of recreational drugs. The development came after ESPNcricinfo reported that the player had tested positive for recreational drug use. “ESPNcricinfo has learned that the positive result comes from testing during the T20 World Cup earlier this year,” the report added. […]
Islamabad’s Red Zone remains off-limits; other routes in twin cities reopen to public after days-long closure – Pakistan
Islamabad’s Red Zone remained sealed to the general public on Wednesday, but other routes in the twin cities, sealed earlier for the security of foreign delegations visiting the capital, were opened to the public, easing some hardship faced by the residents. US Vice President JD Vance and his team had been expected to arrive on […]
Pakistan moves towards one-window airport clearance with e-gates, smart scanners – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent push to modernise border control and cut wait time for travellers, Pakistan appears to be moving towards a “one-window” airport clearance system using e-gates and smart scanners, with a joint strategy by the Ministries of Defence and Interior coming under detailed discussion on Wednesday. The plan comes amid growing international passenger […]
PCB investigates all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz for alleged recreational drug use – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday began an investigation into the alleged use of recreational drugs by spin-all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. A spokesperson for the cricket board said that after completing an investigation, it would inform the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the player’s medical history. He added that until then, Nawaz would continue […]
PM Shehbaz directs to accelerate efforts for promoting electric vehicles in Pakistan – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed that efforts for promoting electric vehicles (EVs) in the country be accelerated. He expressed these views while chairing a review meeting on promoting electric vehicles in the country, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. “In view of the prevailing regional situation and the requirements of […]
Supreme Court adopts digital hearings across multiple cities – Pakistan
The Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday it has successfully integrated cutting-edge technology into its judicial processes, redefining how justice is delivered across the country. The move is a decisive step toward a more transparent, accessible, and citizen-centric justice system, according to a court handout. Harnessing digital innovation, the SC operationalised seamless multi-location hearings — […]
Sindh govt cancels BRT Red Line construction contract, to re-award it on emergency basis: Sharjeel Memon – Pakistan
The Sindh government has cancelled the construction contract for the long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project in Karachi and will re-award it on an “emergency basis”, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon confirmed on Wednesday. The government cancelled the contract for the Mosamiyat–Numaish section of the project. The stalled construction on the Red Line […]
A year on, India has failed to substantiate allegations against Pakistan over Pahalgam attack: info minister – World
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said that even a year on, India has failed to provide evidence for its allegations against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack. The April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam saw 26 people, mostly tourists, killed in what is being described as the deadliest armed attack in the disputed Himalayan region […]