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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.
Pakistan has announced a $1 billion artificial intelligence investment through the IT ministry, with the first phase centered on computing power and GPU infrastructure. The move is being seen as a major attempt to give startups, researchers and businesses the digital backbone needed to compete in AI.
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.
A police escort for a polio team came under fire in Hangu on the first day of Pakistan’s nationwide anti-polio campaign, leaving one constable dead and four officers injured. The attack has renewed concern over the security risks surrounding vaccination drives and the broader challenge of eliminating poliovirus in Pakistan.
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.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reached Washington for the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, where he is expected to present Pakistan’s reform agenda and hold talks with senior global financial officials. The visit comes as Islamabad seeks economic stability amid rising external risks and volatile energy markets.
Pakistan’s stock market fell sharply after failed US-Iran talks and a jump in oil prices shook investor confidence, pushing the KSE-100 down more than 5,500 points intraday. The sell-off has renewed concern about Pakistan’s exposure to external shocks, especially through energy costs and inflation.
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.
Pakistan is preparing to divert more domestic gas to power plants after an LNG shortfall raised the risk of higher electricity tariffs and wider summer outages. Officials hope the move will ease pressure on the grid, but consumers may still face some loadshedding as demand rises.
Pakistan has formally launched the Pakistan-Iran transit corridor with its first export shipment, a frozen meat consignment headed to Tashkent via Gwadar and Iran. Officials say the route could boost port traffic, improve regional connectivity and expand Pakistan’s access to Central Asian markets.
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.
