Pakistan: Karachi Traffic Police collects over PKR 1.2 billion in fines

Sep 02, 2024

From July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, more than two million citizens were fined, amounting to PKR 1,294,886,450 -- roughly PKR Rs 3.5...

Rawalpindi, Islamabad transporters set for wheel-jam strike over soaring traffic fines

Dec 07, 2025

Transporters in Rawalpindi and Islamabad launched a wheel-jam strike today over sharply increased traffic fines. They rejected officials' requests to delay the protest, saying...

Pakistan's govt proposes PECA amendments to tackle fake news, online content

Jan 23, 2025

According to The Express Tribune, the proposed Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025 outlines strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and...

PSL: Lahore Qalandars fines Shaheen Afridi PKR 1 Million over hotel security breach

Mar 31, 2026

Lahore Qalandars have imposed a fine of PKR 1 million (approx. USD 3,600) on captain Shaheen Shah Afridi following an incident in which Punjab...

Pakistan government hikes petrol price by PKR 9.66 per litre

Apr 01, 2024

After this new hike, the price of petrol surged to PKR 289.41 per litre from the previous PKR 279.75, while the price of high...

Pakistan: Government announces slight reduction in petroleum prices

Aug 31, 2024

Petrol will now cost 259.10 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per litre, down by PKR 1.86, while High-Speed Diesel (HSD) will be priced at PKR 262.75...