Residents of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) and Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) areas are grappling with a worsening water crisis as shrinking supplies from Khanpur Dam and declining groundwater levels have left thousands of households struggling to meet their daily needs. According to officials, water inflows from Khanpur Dam have dropped from the allocated 19...
The appointment of 19 additional judges to four of Pakistan’s high courts remains on hold as President Asif Ali Zardari has yet to grant assent to the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s recommendations, triggering concern within legal and government circles. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, approved the nominations for...
Opposition leaders have accused the government of undermining civil liberties and democratic rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling for an immediate end to what they described as “state repression” in the region. The allegations were made during a joint press conference in Islamabad by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and...
The federal government has unveiled a nationwide monsoon preparedness plan aimed at improving disaster response and minimizing the impact of heavy rains and flooding during the ongoing monsoon season. Speaking at a high-level meeting, Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Minister Musadik Malik stressed that effective disaster management depends on preparedness, coordination, and timely action rather...
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Rs 98 billion subsidy package to reduce borrowing costs for exporters and stimulate Pakistan’s export sector after overseas shipments declined by 6% in the last fiscal year. Chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC endorsed three major export support initiatives, including an enhanced Export Finance Scheme...
The federal government has decided to import one million tonnes of wheat on an urgent basis to address growing supply shortages and stabilize flour prices across the country. The decision was made after consultations between the federal government and provincial authorities, who reviewed wheat availability, market prices and consumer demand. Officials also agreed to immediately...
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has fixed August 7 for hearing a petition seeking the release of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, keeping the high-profile legal matter in the national spotlight. The petition was filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who has asked the court to order...
The federal cabinet has approved a new Rs1.8 billion special allowance for senior bureaucrats, despite extending austerity measures for the 2026-27 fiscal year and announcing only a 7% salary increase for government employees. The decision has sparked debate over public sector pay disparities during a period of economic pressure. The newly introduced benefit, titled the...
An anti-hoarding crackdown in Hyderabad has triggered an unexpected wheat shortage, with traders and flour mill owners reporting limited supplies despite government efforts to stabilize prices. According to market sources, wheat has largely disappeared from shops after district authorities launched raids against alleged profiteers and seized thousands of sacks from warehouses. The move initially pushed...
A protected common leopard was shot dead by residents in Bajaur’s Wara Mamund tehsil after it allegedly attacked livestock over several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to launch legal action against those involved. According to residents, the leopard had been entering populated areas at night and repeatedly preying on cows, goats, and other...