Senior Pakistani actor Rashid Mehmood was attacked and robbed by a group of men near Sheikh Khalifa Bridge in Rahim Yar Khan. He was on his way to pick up his wife when he lost his way after taking the wrong turn at the motorway interchange. He ended up in an unfamiliar area where the […]
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Indian attacks damage Rahim Yar Khan airport, attempt on Nankana Sahib foiled
India launched an attack on Sheikh Zayed International Airport in Rahim Yar Khan, causing damage to the airport, which serves as a symbol of the friendship between Pakistan and the UAE. The attack resulted in minor damages to the airport, which was named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1993. In addition, India […]
Majestic caracal spotted in Cholistan desert for first time in Punjab
A rare caracal was seen in the Cholistan Desert near Rahim Yar Khan early Monday morning, wildlife officials confirmed. Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Mujahid Kalim spotted the cat around 7:30 am while it was hunting near a group of Chinkara deer. Kalim recorded the first-ever caracal video from Punjab. The caracal is a medium-sized wild […]
IBTS’s blood banks unable to preserve blood
The Institute of Blood Transfusion Services (IBTS) is facing problems in preserving blood due to outdated machinery in its blood banks, Daily Times has learnt. Currently, there are at least 22 hospitals in different cities of Punjab where IBTS have established blood banks. Out of the 22 blood banks, 15 are present in Lahore, three […]
Freight train derailment: passengers criticise Sheikh Rasheed for poor management
Passengers are still facing disruptions and delays caused by the derailment of freight train near Rahim Yar Khan two days ago. Stranded passengers have faced water and food shortages during their disrupted journeys. Today, many passengers at Rahim Yar Khan Railway station criticized Pakistan Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and the authorities operating under him […]
Govt to present National SMEs Policy 2019 on April 11
The government seems conscious of the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as it makes progress on the National SME Policy likely to be presented on April 11. The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Industries and Production was briefed on the underway SME policy in a meeting held on Tuesday in parliament house, […]