Nationwide workers to march for higher pay and pensions on budget day

UCs empowered to resolve disputes; youth, minorities assured representation

Around 15k schools outsourced last year; nearly 50k teaching posts abolished

Announce extended business hours; lawyers call for restoring regular court schedules

City reorganised into new municipal, tehsil limits, increasing total UCs to 125

Residents complain of waste, foul smell and neglected sanitation

Eid sales remain below 50%; women, children reduce shopping significantly

Community leaders call for more balanced security arrangements

Transporters report 40-45% decline in Eid passengers; railways suspends eight trains

Bhatta Chowk contractor imposes additional Rs6k fee; traders charged up to Rs5k per large animal entry