Author: Ahsan Mughal

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the immediate implementation of a four-day workweek for government offices, which will now operate from Monday to Thursday. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays will be holidays. Under the new measures, fuel consumption for official vehicles has been reduced by 50%, and 60% of government vehicles will be kept off the roads for the next two months. Purchases of new government vehicles are also banned until June. The notification further prohibits official events, dinners, and iftar parties, and all government meetings are to be held online. Provincial ministers will forego their salaries and…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: : Rain, windstorms and possible hail are forecast in several parts of Pakistan from March 9 to 12, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The authority warned that hailstorms may occur in Islamabad and upper areas of the Potohar Plateau during this period. Weather alerts have also been issued for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir. According to NDMA, windstorms and light rain are expected in cities including Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Mianwali over the next few days. Light rain is also forecast in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Chitral,…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has surged to Rs320–350 per kg, according to Ali Haider. In a statement, he said LPG prices have increased significantly from around Rs250 per kg, citing supply shortages in the market. Ali Haider urged the Pakistan government to arrange LPG imports from Russia or Oman to stabilize supply and control rising prices. He added that since the escalation of the Iran conflict, LPG supplies have declined while prices have continued to rise. #LPG #Pakistan #EnergyCrisis #GasPrices #Inflation #FuelPrices #PakistanEconomy #Karachi

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has decided to release salaries and pensions of government employees by March 16 ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Officials said the decision was taken to ensure that employees and pensioners receive their payments in advance so they can manage expenses during the festive season. According to the provincial government, salaries of government employees will be paid by March 16, allowing them to make necessary preparations for Eid. In addition to salaries, pensions and other benefits will also be disbursed by the same date to facilitate retired government employees and beneficiaries.…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The route from Mai Kolachi Phatak to Jinnah Bridge has been reopened for small vehicles, authorities confirmed. Traffic police stated that the MT Khan Road from Jinnah Bridge to PIDC is also open for light traffic. Heavy vehicles, however, are still restricted from using both roads. The roads had been closed since March 1 following an incident outside the US Consulate, which led to traffic restrictions from Boat Basin to Jinnah Bridge and on surrounding main roads. #KarachiTraffic #RoadUpdate #JinnahBridge #MaiKolachi #MTKhanRoad #TrafficNews #Pakistan #KarachiUpdates #HeavyTrafficBan

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Following a sharp increase in diesel prices, bus fares in Karachi have been raised. The minimum fare for city buses has gone up from Rs30 to Rs50, while the maximum fare now stands at Rs100. Intercity bus services have also adjusted their fares. The executive bus from Lahore to Rawalpindi increased from Rs2,250 to Rs2,480, and the Executive Plus service now costs Rs3,680, up from Rs3,350. For longer routes, the fare from Lahore to Karachi rose by Rs3,000 to Rs13,200, while the Lahore to Murree route increased from Rs3,100 to Rs3,720. The fare hikes follow rising…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The Dairy Farmers Association has written to the Commissioner of Karachi, requesting an increase in the price of milk to Rs320 per litre in the city. In the letter addressed to the Commissioner, the association stated that farmers are no longer able to absorb losses of Rs70 per litre, emphasizing that the current rates are unsustainable. The appeal comes amid sharp increases in petroleum product prices, which have also prompted immediate fare hikes by transporters and Pakistan Railways. #Karachi #Milk #Dairy#Inflation #Petrol #Transport

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Pakistan’s national cricket team has left Karachi for Dhaka to take part in the three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh. The ODI series will be held at Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, with the first match scheduled for March 11, followed by the second on March 13, and the third on March 15. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan, speaking to the media in Karachi, said the team needs to improve its performance ahead of the series. He acknowledged that playing in Bangladesh is challenging, as the home side often makes it difficult for visiting teams. Rizwan added that…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The University of Karachi has decided to conduct morning classes online from March 9 until the end of Ramazan due to rising petrol prices and ongoing transport difficulties. The temporary arrangement, approved by the vice chancellor, aims to ease commuting challenges for students while ensuring continuity of academic activities. All morning sessions will now be held online, allowing students to attend classes remotely during this period. #KarachiUniversity #OnlineClasses #PetrolCrisis #StudentConvenience #EducationUpdate

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The road from Jinnah Bridge to PIDC Interchange in Karachi has been reopened for light traffic, according to traffic police officials. Authorities said the road from Mai Kolachi Phatak towards Jinnah Bridge has also been reopened for small vehicles. However, the route from PIDC towards Jinnah Bridge remains closed to traffic for the time being. Officials further stated that the road from Sultanabad Traffic Section to Mai Kolachi Phatak is still closed for traffic. Several key roads in the area, including M.T. Khan Road and surrounding routes leading from Boat Basin to Jinnah Bridge, had been…