The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is preparing to introduce a new tax under the title of “Entertainment Tax,” which will be imposed on hotels, guest houses, lodges, marriage halls, marquees, marriage lawns, Airbnb properties and banquet facilities. According to the proposed plan, the tax will be collected at a rate of one percent of the […]
Two CTD officials dismissed for links with drug dealer Pinky
Two Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) officials have been dismissed for links with drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky in Karachi. Those dismissed included Constable Ali Qureshi and ASI Kafeel. According to CTD sources, both were accused of having links with Pinky in the past years. Kafeel Awan had caught one of Pinky’s bike riders a few […]
Punjab issues Muharram security guidelines for processions
The Punjab Home Department has issued comprehensive security guidelines for Muharram processions, outlining a series of measures aimed at ensuring public safety and maintaining order during the religious observances. According to the report, under the new directives, all Muharram processions across the province will be provided with a four-tier security cover. The measures are intended […]
743 seats vacant at medical colleges
Hundreds of seats in medical and dental colleges across Pakistan have remained unfilled in the academic year 2025-26, highlighting a growing concern over declining student interest in the country’s healthcare education sector. According to official data, a total of 743 seats, including 608 in Bachelor of Dental Surgery and 135 in Bachelor of Medicine and […]
KP Police seek Rs 8bn more funding amid terror surge
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is facing a significant funding shortfall amid a surge in terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of civilians and security personnel across the province. According to an official letter, the police department has requested an additional Rs8 billion from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for the merged tribal districts. The request […]
No Pakistani batter in Test top 10 as ICC rankings released
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest One-Day International (ODI) and Test rankings, with Pakistan’s leading players recording a mixed set of results across batting, bowling and all-rounder categories. In the ODI batting rankings, Babar Azam retained his sixth position, remaining Pakistan’s highest-ranked batter in the format. Meanwhile, Salman Ali Agha dropped five […]
PFF takes major step towards rebuilding Pakistan football
In a major step towards rebuilding Pakistan’s football structure, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has launched the National Under-17 Championship, signaling the revival of organized domestic football and reaffirming its commitment to youth development. The championship will bring together regional teams from across Pakistan to compete for national honours, providing a vital platform for young […]
Army, WAPDA, Navy shine in Kabaddi Championship
Pakistan Army, WAPDA, Navy and Air Force secured impressive victories on the second day of the Inter-Departmental National Kabaddi Championship (Asian Style) being organized by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) at Liaquat Gymnasium, Islamabad. Six departments Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, WAPDA, Police and Airport Security Force (ASF) are participating in the round-robin […]
Punjab allows summer camps in schools with strict guidelines
The Punjab School Education Department has allowed the establishment of summer camps in public and private schools across the province during summer vacations from June 1 to June 30, 2026, subject to strict terms and conditions. According to an official notification, the camps will be held from Monday to Thursday, while Friday will remain off. […]
New cybersecurity internship announced
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has launched a Cybersecurity Internship Program aimed at preparing the next generation of professionals to help protect Pakistan’s cyberspace. The six-week internship program is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates. Applications can be submitted online until June 16. The program offers hands-on training in key areas of cybersecurity, […]