Article: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Haider Zaidi, has revealed that fuel smuggling in the country is estimated to be around Rs 300 billion annually. In a media briefing in Islamabad, Zaidi stated that the government has already zeroed down the gas circular debt, which was a major concern for the nation’s energy sector. A committee, led by the Deputy Prime Minister, has been formed to oversee the elimination of the gas circular debt. The federal minister emphasized that the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline matter is currently in arbitration court, and the government is prioritizing the promotion of local energy…
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Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad A woman has lost her life at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad due to alleged medical negligence. The woman, who was suffering from lung disease, underwent a liver biopsy instead of a lung biopsy, which ultimately led to her death. According to the family members, the woman was admitted to the PIMS hospital on December 9 and was diagnosed with lung disease. However, on December 16, a liver biopsy was performed instead of a lung biopsy, which led to her death the next day.…
The Government of Sindh has issued a notification regarding adjustments and appointments in the positions of Principals in various government degree and commerce colleges. According to the notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (S&GAD) on January 6, 2026, several teachers have been adjusted to the position of Principals (BS-20). Notable appointments include Dr. Abdul Majid Sheikh, who has been appointed as the Principal of Government Degree College and PG Centre, Latifabad No. 11, Hyderabad. He was upgraded to the position of Professor from Associate Professor. Similarly, Professor Gul Muhammad Jooniyo has been appointed as the Principal…
Pakistan has made a decision to install advanced scanning machines at all airports across the country. According to sources, the Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority, and ASF have completed surveys at all airports. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given approval for Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad airports to be made autonomous. Sources say that installing advanced scanning machines will help speed up the scanning of goods and improve the security system. The project is expected to be implemented soon, with organizations that completed the surveys working together to ensure the new scanning machines are installed as planned. Authorities estimate that the…
A newborn baby swap scandal has shaken Quetta’s Janah Road-based nursery, with parents accusing staff of switching their infants. Following a complaint by the affected individuals, the police have arrested two employees of the nursery and are searching for the owner. According to a resident of Quetta named Naeem, his wife gave birth to a baby boy on December 3, who was then admitted to the Children’s Nursery on Janah Road due to a complaint of jaundice. However, when asked to take the boy home on the fifth day, the staff told them that the baby was a girl and…
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that the current tax on petrol is approximately Rs. 80 per liter. Reacting to the statement made by Federal Minister Asad Umar, Miftah Ismail said that if the path was not changed in April-June 2022, Pakistan would have already been bankrupt. He claimed that the PTI-led government had stopped the IMF program and started giving subsidies on petrol and diesel. Miftah Ismail further stated that the only way to escape bankruptcy was the revival of the IMF program, which the cabinet did, but some high-ranking officials in the PML-N prevented us from making…
A significant development has been reported in the case of a student who attempted to take her own life at a private university in Lahore. The student, identified as Fatima, is now recovering at the ICU of the General Hospital. According to the hospital administration, Fatima’s condition has shown significant improvement, and she has been taken off the ventilator. She is still receiving oxygen support, and her hemodynamic status is stable. The incident occurred at the same university where a student, Muhammad Awais, had attempted to take his life by jumping off a building two weeks ago. The hospital administration…
Karachi, Pakistan – The 4-kilometer long Merza Adam Khan Road in Karachi’s Lyari area has been a forgotten stretch of road for a long time. Despite government promises, the road remains in a dilapidated state with potholes and missing manholes. The Lyari Town Chairman, Naseer Karam, said that a tender for the road’s renovation will be issued within a few days, after which the road will be rebuilt. The area has been plagued by open gutters, which have become a source of problems for residents. The road, which stretches from Miran Naka to Gobhai, is also home to a bus…
Article: In a bid to tackle rising home invasions and street crimes in Karachi, the city’s police department has introduced two new books – “Pink Book” and “Blue Book” – to keep a record of suspected individuals and gangs involved in these activities. According to a statement released by the South Investigation Police, the “Pink Book” will contain the names and details of domestic servants who are suspected of being involved in gangs, while the “Blue Book” will include the records of individuals and gangs involved in housebreakings and street crimes. The police have also released a list of pickpockets…
A woman from the New Karachi area in Karachi was identified by her husband, Joard Khan, as Asi, after her body was found. According to Khan, Asi had left for work after receiving a phone call from an unknown number, but she failed to return. Khan suspects that one person, who has been named in an FIR, may be involved in her murder. The police have taken legal action and handed over the body to the heirs. In other news, Field Marshal visited the formation’s training exercises and emphasized the importance of preparation and innovation for future wars. He also…
