Overview
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department rejected viral claims of record-breaking cold and snow from January 16–25, as Punjab’s PDMA kept targeted cold-weather alerts active through January 16 and Lahore recorded a 3°C low.
- A gas leak explosion near Lahore’s Atari Darbar injured eight and a separate cylinder-refilling blast hit Pakpattan, while Rescue 1122 reported responses to 972 traffic accidents across Punjab in 24 hours.
- NEPRA heard a federal bid for a nationwide uniform electricity tariff, with proposed cuts including industrial rates to Rs46.31 per unit and an average tariff near Rs42.27, and a possible application date of January 15 pending the regulator’s decision.
- The Cabinet Division published Toshakhana records for October–December 2025 showing senior officials, including the president and prime minister, listed as recipients who deposited gifts.
- President Asif Ali Zardari promulgated an ordinance restructuring Islamabad’s local government into three Town Corporations, detailing composition, elections and appointments for new bodies.