Overview
- Pakistan’s telecom regulator rejected viral claims of a nationwide internet shutdown for 15 January, saying services remain stable and routine submarine‑cable maintenance is not disrupting connectivity.
- Lahore’s administration reported phase‑one completion under the Lahore Development Program, including repairs to over 5,500 lanes, 316 km of new sewer lines and 10 disposal stations, with openings set to begin on 20 January.
- Facing winter demand, the petroleum minister took notice of low gas pressure in Balochistan and directed urgent relief for households, as SSGC cited two fields back online and discussed extending industrial shutdowns from one to two days.
- The Lahore High Court ordered the Punjab Housing Authority to halt commercial activities in parks and directed closer oversight of environmental measures, with Justice Shahid Karim issuing the instructions.
- The Supreme Court dismissed FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s petition against an officer’s reinstatement, with a bench led by Justice Ayesha Malik noting the officer was dismissed without a chance to defend.