2026 January

All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as the provincial government declares a holiday on account of Shab-e-Barat. Province-Wide Closure for Public and Private Schools The Sindh government has announced that all public and private educational institutions in the province will remain closed on Wednesday, 4 February...

PTA has warned Pakistanis against using illegal and foreign SIM cards, citing security risks, fraud, data theft and legal consequences. Learn how to stay safe and compliant. Why Illegal and Foreign SIM Cards Are a Major Risk The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a strong warning against the use of illegal and foreign SIM...

PSL 11 sets different player retention deadlines for existing teams and new franchises Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad ahead of the February 11 player auction. New Franchises Sialkot and Hyderabad Get Extended Window The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has confirmed its player retention deadlines ahead of the PSL 11 Player Auction, giving the two new franchises...

Islamabad International Airport will be outsourced through open bidding after PIA’s sale, with Karachi and Lahore airports to follow in phases as investor interest grows. Islamabad Airport to Be Outsourced Through Open Bidding The federal government has declared the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport a priority project following the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)....

On Sindh High Court orders, private schools must now give 10% of seats as zero-fee admissions, or face strict action under the Sindh free education law. What the Sindh High Court Has Ordered Private schools in Sindh have been made legally bound to provide free education to 10 percent of their students, following clear directions...

The Sindh government has raised official flour prices to Rs. 107 per kg ahead of Ramadan, deepening pressure on households already struggling with high food inflation in Karachi and beyond. Official Flour Rates Raised Just Before Ramadan The Sindh government has increased flour prices just weeks before the start of Ramadan, adding fresh pressure on...

Sindh’s College Education Department is banning unnecessary mobile phone use on campuses, launching student counselling and tightening monitoring to improve attendance, teaching and infrastructure quality. New Rules for Mobile Phones and Student Counselling The Sindh College Education Department has introduced a major policy shift for public sector colleges, putting student welfare, discipline and academic focus...

Met Office predicts rain and snowfall in parts of GB, Kashmir, KP, north Balochistan and upper Punjab from January 31 to February 3, with warnings for travellers and tourists. Westerly Weather System to Impact Northern and Western Pakistan The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of rain and snowfall for various parts of the...

BISE Peshawar has confirmed that Matric annual exams 2026 will start from 31 March, giving students extra time to plan revision, prepare papers and avoid last-minute stress. Official Exam Date Announced by BISE Peshawar The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has officially announced the schedule for the Matric annual examinations 2026. According...

A new global study links salty drinking water to higher blood pressure and hypertension risk, especially in coastal areas that rely on groundwater. What the New Study Found About Drinking Water and Blood Pressure A new global analysis published in BMJ Global Health suggests that the salt in drinking water may be an overlooked factor...