Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Sharif has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert during the upcoming rainy season, emphasizing the need for swift action to protect lives and property amid forecasts of heavy rainfall. Read More: Heavy rains hit Lahore as Punjab activates monsoon emergency plan Chairing a review of preparedness measures, the chief minister […]
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Punjab steps up transport checks before Eid
The Punjab government has launched a province-wide crackdown against transport overcharging, overloading, and unfit public vehicles ahead of the Eidul Azha holidays, as authorities prepare for increased passenger movement during the festive season. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed deputy commissioners and district police officers to conduct strict inspections of buses, transport terminals, and public transport […]
Court orders K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million in compensation in electrocution case
A Karachi court has ordered K-Electric to pay Rs13.5 million in compensation to the family of a man who died from electrocution while attempting to save a child during rainfall in 2019. The verdict was issued by a senior civil judge in Karachi Central, who held the power utility responsible for negligence in maintaining safe […]
One killed in wall collapsed at Data Darbar site
A tragic accident at the Data Darbar construction site in Lahore claimed the life of a 38-year-old man after a wall collapsed during ongoing work, police confirmed on Monday. Read More: Data Darbar expansion, remodeling begins According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Gate No. 2 when a wall gave way after being struck by […]
Sindh approves Karachi Safe City Phase-II expansion
KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved the launch of Safe City Project Phase-II aimed at significantly strengthening surveillance and law enforcement capabilities across Karachi, according to officials. Read More: Sindh invites Rawalpindi business leaders to ‘Build in the South’ The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah PPP […]
Woman hospitalised after humanoid robot startles her in Macau
MACAU — A woman on an evening walk in Macau was briefly hospitalised after being startled by a humanoid robot, authorities said. The incident occurred earlier this month when the woman, preoccupied with her mobile phone, suddenly noticed the robot behind her and felt unwell, prompting a call to local police. Read More: Chinese humanoid robot sets […]
Section 144 extended in Punjab to maintain public safety
The Punjab Home Department has announced a seven-day extension in the enforcement of Section 144 across the province, effective until March 14, 2026. The measure has been taken in view of potential terrorist threats and concerns over public safety. Under the notification, public gatherings, processions, and demonstrations involving four or more people are prohibited without […]
Gas cylinder blast kills seven in Chaman home
At least seven people, including five children, were killed and 25 others injured when a gas cylinder blast inside a house in Chaman, a border town in Balochistan, on Thursday, according to police and rescue officials. Read More: Gas cylinder blast in Lahore kills three, injures seven The explosion occurred in the Torpal area, where a […]
Fire contained at residential building near Baloch Colony
KARACHI: A fire that broke out in the basement of an eight-storey residential building near the Baloch Colony flyover was brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with at least 100 residents safely evacuated as a precautionary measure. Read More: Fire erupts in Gulberg hotel, 180 rescued According to rescue officials, the blaze erupted in the […]
The three-day Basant festival concluded in Lahore
LAHORE: The three-day Basant festival concluded in Lahore on Monday, marking the return of the historic kite-flying celebration after more than two decades under strict safety regulations. Read More: Basant extended till 5am as Lahore celebrations continue citywide The festival transformed the provincial capital into a vibrant spectacle, as people of all ages gathered on […]