One person dies in flash floods in district Khyber’s Tirah Valley on July 25, 2024Different parts of Punjab again received light to heavy rain on Wednesday morning, increasing fears of floods in some of these areas, while on the other hand, one person died due to flash floods in Tirah Valley of district Khyber, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Light rain and drizzle reported from different localities of Lahore increased humidity […]
IHC seeks interior secy, police, NAB, FIA reply in Bushra Bibi’s case on July 25, 2024The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the secretary interior and senior officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the police and sought their replies in the former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi case. Bushra, in her petition, had prayed to the court to […]
Landlord chops off donkey’s legs for ‘entering field in search of water’ on July 25, 2024In yet another horrific incident of animal cruelty, a landlord allegedly chopped off two legs of a donkey as a punishment for entering his field in Muzaffargarh. The incident took place in Jatoi Tehsil where a local landlord severed the donkey’s legs for entering his field in search of water. According to the station house […]
SHC blasts Karachi police over ineffective investigation, corruption on July 25, 2024Sindh High Court Justice Amjad Ali Sohto sharply criticized Karachi police for their failure to effectively investigate crimes and arrest suspects, alleging that officers are more focused on extortion than on their duties. During a recent hearing, Justice Sohto expressed frustration over the police’s poor handling of cases and inadequate follow-up on registered complaints. He […]
Sindh govt extends summer vacations till Aug 14 on July 24, 2024The Sindh government extended the summer vacations for all schools in the province till August 14 due to the prevailing weather conditions. The Sindh Education Department issued a notification according to which the new academic year in the province will now start on August 15. According to the notification, all private and government schools will […]
Punjab govt approves launch of tram service in Lahore on July 23, 2024In a bid to enhance the transportation infrastructure, the Punjab government has approved the launch of a tram service in Lahore. The project was approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her recent visit to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters. According to details, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has commenced work on the […]
Two ‘killers’ of ANF personnel shot dead in Jhelum ‘shootout’ on July 23, 2024Two persons, allegedly responsible for the killings of three personnel of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), were killed reportedly in an encounter with the police in Jhelum. Police said they were taking the suspects for recovery when they came under attack by their accomplices. An encounter ensued in which both the suspects were killed after they […]
Soaring inflation hits country: Prices of fruits, vegetables skyrocket on July 22, 2024The wave of inflation continues to sweep across Pakistan, pushing the prices of everyday essentials to unprecedented levels. As the cost of fruits and vegetables reaches alarming heights, the public is feeling the strain on their household budgets. According to the latest reports, the price of fruits has surged to Rs 400 per kilogram, while […]
Policeman martyred in terrorist attack on police checkpost in Peshawar on July 22, 2024Terrorists attacked a police checkpost in Peshawar, resulting in the martyrdom of a police official due to their gunfire. The terrorists fled the scene after the shooting at the police checkpoint on Sunday. The local police had initiated a search operation in the area to find terrorists involved in the attack on the checkpost. As […]
Balochistan rains leave nine dead, seven injured: PDMA on July 22, 2024Heavy rainfall in Balochistan has resulted in nine deaths and seven injuries since June 7, PDMA said on Sunday. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said, the incidents occurred during rainfall, with multiple cases of roof and wall collapses resulting in over 25 injuries. The PDMA report further revealed that 88 houses were completely damaged, […]