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Karachi commuters say private buses, coaches and ride-hailing services are still charging inflated fares despite a major drop in petrol and diesel prices. Passengers are urging the Sindh government to intervene and ensure fuel-price relief reaches the public.
The government has missed its July 1 deadline to notify gas tariff adjustments required under Pakistan’s IMF programme. Officials linked the delay to Ogra-related legal issues and unresolved targets for reducing unaccounted-for-gas losses.
Pakistani comedian and stage actor Allah Rakha Pepsi has died at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack during a show recording in Lahore. His sudden death has triggered grief among fans, colleagues and the wider entertainment community.
Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani says active digital payment merchants in Pakistan have crossed 2 million under the Cashless Pakistan initiative. The review also showed annual digital transactions rising from 6.9 billion to 11.3 billion and digital banking users expanding beyond 135 million.
Ufone and Telenor Pakistan’s merged telecom company has applied to the PTA for rebranding, with “e&” reportedly under consideration as the new identity. Regulators have sought SECP documentation before allowing any brand launch or advertising.
A Lahore sessions court has acquitted a man accused in a blasphemy case after finding unreliable witness testimony and unverified digital evidence. The ruling highlights the importance of forensic standards, proper identification and due process in sensitive criminal trials.
Pakistan’s military leadership has vowed to take all necessary steps to secure the country’s rightful water share amid continuing tensions with India over the Indus Waters Treaty. The Corps Commanders’ Conference also reviewed Kashmir, Afghan border security, hybrid warfare and ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
NAB has taken possession of Karachi’s Bahria Icon Tower after an accountability court confirmed its provisional attachment in a money laundering investigation linked to Malik Riaz. The landmark property is estimated to be worth around Rs100 billion and has been handed to local administration for custody and management.
The Supreme Court has ruled that landowners must receive full and fair market-based compensation when the state acquires private property for public projects. The judgment says official rates alone are not enough and authorities must consider market value, future potential and delays.
A Karachi court has granted interim bail to five accused in the Gul Plaza fire case, including an 11-year-old boy and market committee members. The deadly blaze killed at least 73 people and destroyed more than 1,100 shops, keeping public attention focused on fire safety and accountability.
Sindh Governor Syed Nihal Hashmi has inaugurated a new NADRA Mega Centre in Karachi’s Surjani area with 20 one-window counters and capacity to serve more than 2,000 applicants daily. The facility is expected to ease access to identity documentation services for millions of residents in nearby localities.
Radar services at Islamabad International Airport were suspended for eight hours due to scheduled maintenance, with Lahore Airport providing backup coverage. Authorities said the arrangement was aimed at keeping flight operations coordinated during the temporary shutdown.
