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A hearing in the Islamabad High Court has highlighted claims that private schools in the capital may be denying mandatory scholarships worth Rs5-6 billion a year by failing to reserve 10 per cent of seats for eligible students. Regulators say tens of thousands of children should be studying free, but enforcement remains incomplete after the petition was withdrawn.
Karachi residents say unannounced gas cuts are hitting homes even during scheduled meal-time supply windows, forcing families to queue at eateries and LPG shops. SSGC denies widespread disruption, but the outages have triggered public anger and fresh political criticism over basic utility failures in Pakistan’s largest city.
Pakistan Customs has arrested two preventive officers after 400 kilograms of seized silver bullion meant for Pakistan Mint Lahore was allegedly replaced with lead during transport from Quetta. Authorities say an FIR has been lodged and surveillance footage indicates the shipment vehicle was deliberately swapped.
Punjab has launched Pakistan’s first government-run free body transport service, starting in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi, to move deceased patients from public hospitals to their homes without charge. The initiative has drawn strong public attention because it addresses a long-ignored burden on grieving families and may become a model for wider public-service reform.
NADRA has revised B-Form rules for children, allowing parents to apply from home through the Pak-ID app while introducing age-based photo and biometric requirements. The update is being seen as a major public-service change because the document is widely needed for school and other official child-related processes.
Karachi traffic police have brought back on-the-spot challans on major roads after officials said many motorists were tampering with or removing number plates to evade camera-based fines. The move is expected to increase direct roadside enforcement while authorities upgrade surveillance and tighten checks on repeat violations.
Karachi’s matric exams have come under intense scrutiny after allegations of paper leaks, bribery, sudden centre changes and weak security sparked outrage. The Sindh government has ordered an inquiry, but public trust now hinges on whether the probe leads to real accountability and fairer exam conditions.
A viral video from Karachi’s Korangi-Shah Faisal Colony Bridge triggered widespread outrage and forced police to launch an inquiry into an alleged robbery attempt. The episode has renewed debate over street crime, public safety and confidence in law enforcement in Pakistan’s largest city.
A police search operation in Islamabad’s Sarai Kharboza area escalated into violence, leaving four officials injured and 23 people in custody under terrorism-related charges. The clash has intensified attention on the capital’s security operations and the wider crackdown on undocumented Afghan nationals.
The latest CPLC report, says Karachi saw a fresh surge in street crime during March 2026, including thousands of motorcycle theft and snatching cases, more than 1,200 phone snatchings and 44 homicides. The figures have revived pressure on authorities to deliver visible improvements in policing and public safety.
Families displaced from Tirah Valley say aid bottlenecks and unclear return arrangements are prolonging their suffering, even as officials report progress in verification and cash disbursement. With protests entering their 65th day, the issue is becoming a wider test of rehabilitation and governance in Khyber district.
Karachi police have ordered an inquiry after a viral video appeared to show armed men targeting commuters on Shah Faisal Bridge. While police say the attempt was foiled before anyone was robbed, the incident has renewed scrutiny of street crime and patrol coverage in the city.
