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Sindh has capped airport pick-and-drop at Karachi to a maximum of two attendants per passenger following a security-focused review meeting. Officials say the step targets overcrowding and will be backed by new SOPs for quicker response.
The federal cabinet is considering ending the Rs. 10 note and switching to a coin to reduce recurring printing and replacement costs. A report cited by officials says the move could save tens of billions of rupees over the next decade due to coins’ much longer lifespan.
Talal Chaudhry says Islamabad will not alter its Afghanistan policy unless the Taliban abandon what Pakistan calls a “guerrilla mindset.” He cited recent suicide attacks linked to Afghan soil, Pakistan’s subsequent strikes, and warned border provocations would draw a firm response.
A Geo.tv opinion piece argues Pakistan’s climate adaptation must shift from optics to on-the-ground protection, guided by local realities and data. It calls for stronger local capacity, inclusive planning and financing tools so resilience becomes climate-proofed development rather than paperwork.
Pakistan mounted a spirited chase of 361 but were all out for 345 as South Africa won by 16 runs to clinch the ODI series. Key knocks from Dercksen and Brits set up the hosts, while Zafar and Fatima Sana led Pakistan’s fightback.
Islamabad-based sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon is creating towering artworks from discarded car and motorcycle parts, including a giant Optimus Prime. He says the demanding craft blends imagination, engineering and persistence—turning scrapyard waste into high-impact art.
The UK has extended its eVisa system to visitors from Pakistan, allowing approved applicants to hold a digital record of immigration status. The move removes the need for an extra passport-collection visit after biometrics while keeping eligibility and timelines unchanged.
Sindh’s cabinet has approved a Rs. 33.7 billion package to modernize firefighting and emergency response, including new vehicles, drones, and an early-warning public alert system. The multi-year plan also targets upgrades for PDMA and Rescue 1122 with oversight through a high-level committee.
A Senate committee has approved Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Bill 2025, a step toward regulating cryptocurrencies and related services. The proposed framework includes a regulator, licensing of service providers, and compliance rules aimed at improving oversight and investor protections.
ProPakistani reports the FBR uncovered an alleged scheme involving repackaging of smuggled and expired foreign-brand cigarettes under EPZ cover. The case raises concerns over tax losses, regulatory loopholes, and potential public-health risks from deteriorated products.
Balochistan is moving to establish a Safe City Authority to modernize security systems and expand surveillance coverage in major cities. The provincial leadership says the initiative should improve policing coordination, traffic management, and emergency response capabilities.
Pakistan says it repelled unprovoked firing from the Afghan side in border sub-sectors and warned against further escalation. Officials reiterated that Pakistan will defend its territorial integrity amid wider Islamabad–Kabul tensions and ongoing militancy concerns.
