Sahulat Bazaars: From temporary relief to a lasting market system in Punjab
- 19-Mar-2026
LAHORE: A total of 46 Sahulat Bazaars established across Punjab have provided dignified employment opportunities to 9,200 people, according to official figures. In Punjab, public relief has often been more visible in announcements than in lived experience. Seasonal measures such as Ramzan bazaars and price control drives have typically delivered short-term comfort before fading away […]
Pak v Ind: Naqvi meets team, management ahead of blockbuster clash
- 15-Feb-2026
COLOMBO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with the national cricket team players and management in Colombo ahead of crucial clash against India in the T20 World Cup 2026. Cricket’s iconic rivalry is set to reignite as Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 […]
Punjab tests subsidy-free Ramadan Bazaars as Sahulat Market System faces crucial trial
- 05-Feb-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab Sahulaat Bazaars Authority (PSBA) has successfully completed the free home delivery of more than 301,200 orders of essential food items to households across the province under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, according to an official statement issued on Saturday. For decades in Punjab, the arrival of Ramzan has followed […]
More lenient policies required to stop multinational companies from leaving Pakistan
- 02-Feb-2026
A number of multinational companies have left Pakistan in recent years, which has been confirmed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Pakistan’s worsening reputation for foreign businesses is no longer speculation. It is a documented reality, marked by a clear timeline of exits and shutdowns. In April 2022, Uber officially announced it was exiting Pakistan, citing […]
World Bank president arrives in Pakistan
- 01-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga has arrived in Pakistan on an important visit aimed at strengthening the 10-year country partnership with Pakistan, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources. According to the programme shared by sources, President Banga is scheduled to remain in the country until 4 February and will hold meetings with […]
Sindh boards to introduce e-marking in matric exams 2026
- 14-Dec-2025
Sindh educational boards have decided to introduce e-marking in matric examinations 2026, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to ARY News, the submission of examination forms for classes 9 and 10 in Sindh boards is set to begin soon. Meanwhile, authorities have announced that the examination system will undergo changes in 2026. Under the new […]
Three Motorway policemen die in road accident on M-5
- 17-Nov-2025
UCH SHARIF: Three officers of the Motorway police died in a traffic accident on M-5 near Uch Sharif, ARY News reported, quoting a spokesperson for the Motorway police. The spokesperson stated that the incident occurred when a passenger bus collided with a patrolling police mobile from the rear. As a result, Assistant Sub-Inspector Mushtaq, […]
Armed robbers loot truck loaded with precious stones in Peshawar
- 21-Oct-2025
PESHAWAR: Armed robbers hijacked a truck loaded with precious stones in Peshawar, ARY News reported on Tuesday, quoting police. As per details, the truck was carrying goods belongings to various traders from Afghanistan when it was intercepted on Ring Road, within the jurisdiction of Pishtakhara Police Station, by armed men. The robbers held the […]
CM Maryam Nawaz bans timber auctions to curb illegal deforestation in Punjab
- 03-Sep-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has put an immediate end to the practice of illegal logging under the guise of timber auctions to safeguard forests, ARY News reported. The step marks the first time in the province’s history that the traditional auction system has been abolished. According to the official notification, all tree […]
Flooding disrupt train services across Pakistan
- 02-Sep-2025
KARACHI: Ongoing rains and flooding across Pakistan have disrupted train operations, leading to the cancellation of two scheduled departures, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to Pakistan Railways, the Pak Business Express scheduled for today has been cancelled due to low passenger turnout. Similarly, the Shah Hussain Express will remain suspended for four days, with […]