Day: September 24, 2026

Islamabad: The people of Sindh have termed the creation of new provinces as the only solution to their problems.

According to Radio Pakistan, People in Karachi, Larkana and Hyderabad believe their difficulties can only be addressed through the creation of new provinces.

Expressing their views on the formation of new provinces, they said Karachi lacks basic facilities, while people are facing serious problems due to the unavailability of water, electricity and gas. One person demanded that Karachi should either be made a separate province or handed over to the federal government.

Islamabad:Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has praised Pakistan for its strong implementation of reforms, which she stated have contributed to preserving stability, restoring confidence, and regaining market access.

According to Radio Pakistan, Georgieva shared her thoughts on social media platform X, highlighting a recent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the United Nations General Assembly. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s ongoing reform efforts.

Georgieva emphasized that the continuation of these reforms will be pivotal in promoting growth and enhancing the quality of life for the country’s citizens.

Islamabad:The federal government has sanctioned the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and various districts of Punjab.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Interior Ministry issued a notification authorizing the deployment under Sections 7(b) and 10 of the Pakistan Rangers Ordinance, 1959, and Sections 4 and 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. This decision follows a request from the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad and the Punjab government.

The Rangers are permitted to respond appropriately in self-defense to any threats or violent activities they may encounter during their duties, adhering to current rules and regulations.

Korangi:Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar has proposed the establishment of a 100-acre Mariculture Investment and Development Estate (MIDE) at Korangi Fisheries Harbour.

According to Radio Pakistan, the proposed Mariculture Estate will include modern facilities aimed at enhancing fish farming, hatcheries, research, processing, and value addition.

In addition to these core functions, the estate will be equipped with cold-chain facilities, commercial services, modern infrastructure, and systems designed for sustainable development.