2026 May

Meta Description: Sindh has announced a four-day Eid ul Azha holiday from May 26 to 29, extending beyond the federal government’s three-day break. Key Takeaways Sindh has announced a separate four-day Eid ul Azha holiday schedule from May 26 to May 29. The federal government earlier declared public holidays from May 26 to May 28....

Sindh Police offers security to citizens carrying large cash from banks as robbery concerns rise across urban areas. Key Takeaways Sindh Police has announced security support for people withdrawing large cash amounts from banks. The facility aims to protect citizens who may be targeted after leaving banks with cash. Banners outside banks are asking customers...

Sindh opens Shahrah-e-Bhutto corridor from Qayyumabad to M-9, with the next Rs. 65 billion port link phase also launched. Key Takeaways The 39-kilometer Shahrah-e-Bhutto corridor has been opened for traffic from Qayyumabad to the M-9 Motorway. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Phase III and also launched work on the next port-link phase. Officials say the completed...

NADRA opens a new Gulzar-e-Hijri center in Karachi with one-window counters, biometric support, and services for nearby citizens. Key Takeaways NADRA has opened a new registration center in Karachi’s Gulzar-e-Hijri area. The facility can serve around 250 to 300 citizens daily through six counters. Separate counters have been arranged for Pak ID services and senior...

The Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway’s northern sections are now targeting completion between March and May 2029 as financing and bidding move ahead. Key Takeaways The government is accelerating work on the long-delayed Hyderabad-Sukkur M-6 Motorway. Sections III, IV, and V of the project are expected to be completed between March and May 2029. Sections IV and V...

KP Excise says fuel subsidy payments are delayed for some vehicle owners due to missing bank accounts under the same CNIC. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vehicle owners waiting for petrol subsidy payments have received an important clarification from the provincial Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department. The department says payments are being processed through the State Bank...

Karachi plans a fire safety app to centralize building data, improve audits, and help rescue teams respond faster in emergencies. Key Takeaways Karachi plans to launch a dedicated mobile app for fire safety and emergency response data. The app will centralize information on commercial buildings, shopping centers, and major public venues. More than 800 buildings...

Pakistan Customs has revised values for imported juices and non-alcoholic drinks after 13 years, possibly affecting retail prices. Key Takeaways Pakistan Customs has updated customs values for imported branded fruit juices and non-alcoholic beverages. The previous valuation ruling had been in place since April 2013, making this the first major update in over 13 years....

The Islamabad High Court has permanently banned indiscriminate killing of stray dogs and ordered humane population control measures in the capital. Key Takeaways The Islamabad High Court has permanently banned poisoning, shooting, and indiscriminate killing of stray dogs in Islamabad. The court ordered authorities to implement a catch, neuter, vaccinate, and release program. Euthanasia was...

Pakistan has issued Hajj 2026 emergency helpline guidelines for pilgrims, covering security, medical, transport and religious support. Key Takeaways Pakistani Hajj 2026 pilgrims have been advised to keep Saudi emergency helpline numbers saved on their phones. The Ministry of Religious Affairs shared separate numbers for security, police, ambulance, civil defence and road assistance. Pilgrims can...