Bahawalpur
Coverage of Bahawalpur in the Nexus archive.
- PML-N MNA Malik Iqbal Channar passes away at 76
Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar, a PML-N MNA and former provincial minister, passed away at 76 in Bahawalpur. Political leaders including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief and praised his public service.
- South Air's inaugural flights from Karachi depart for Quetta, Islamabad: PAA
South Air launched inaugural flights from Karachi to Quetta via Turbat and Islamabad via Bahawalpur, enhancing Pakistan's domestic air connectivity. The airline plans to expand services to Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Gwadar, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and regional travel convenience.
- PPP lawmaker calls for separate South Punjab province in Senate
PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan called for a separate South Punjab province during the Senate budget debate, citing historical and administrative reasons. He demanded an industrial zone, high court, and a share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the region. Other senators from PML-N and independent groups raised issues related to economic policies, solar energy, and governance.