protest
KARACHI, June 30: Citizens across various cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, have taken to the streets in protest against prolonged power outages and erroneous billing practices. Despite sweltering temperatures, residents express frustration over receiving exorbitant electricity bills despite enduring extensive periods without electricity. Enduring 14 to 16 hours of load
Sport
ISLAMABAD, June 30: Top-seed Hamza Khan of Pakistan triumphed at the 31st Asian Junior Squash Championship held in Islamabad, winning the Under-19 final. Additionally, Pakistan's Sohail Adnan emerged victorious in the Under-13 category. In the Under-19 final, Hamza Khan faced off against Malaysia's third-seed Haris Danial.
Flood
QUETTA, June 30: Balochistan is grappling with severe rainfall, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven individuals, including two children, and injuring 25 others. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported fatalities in Dera Bugti, Jhal Magsi, Khuzdar, Barkhan, and Musakhail. The intense downpours have damaged 258 homes and killed
Telecom
ISLAMABAD, June 30: The government has decided to impose substantial fines on telecom companies that fail to block SIMs of non-filers, as proposed in the Finance Bill for the next financial year. Under the new amendments, a penalty of Rs 10 crore will be levied for the first default, with
CAA
KARACHI. June 30: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the temporary closure of the Dera Ismail Khan Airport route, effective from July 1 to December 1. Air traffic controllers have been notified of this decision. Route number J183, connecting Dera Ismail Khan and Islamabad, will remain closed during this
motorcycle
KARACHI, June 30: In a tragic accident near the Chase Up Store under the Gulshan Nipa flyover, a young woman lost her life after her burqa became entangled in the wheel of a motorcycle. The victim, identified as 24-year-old Elia Dakhtar Zulfikar, was traveling with her father when the incident
Asif Ali Zardari
ISLAMABAD, June 30: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially signed the Finance Amendment Bill 2024, greenlighting the federal budget for the upcoming financial year. The signed bill has been forwarded to Parliament, marking a crucial step in implementing the new fiscal policies. The federal budget, totaling over 18 trillion rupees,
Press release Islamabad, 29 June 2024. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) takes strong exception to a series of videos being circulated on social media platforms in which right-wing clerics have urged parents to pull their daughters out of school on the grounds that schooling is associated with ‘obscenity’
ISLAMABAD: Controversy has erupted in Islamabad as the PTI alliance voices opposition against Pakistan's potential military involvement in Afghanistan. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's statement in the National Assembly, asserting Pakistan's right to respond to terrorism from Afghanistan, has stirred significant debate. Following Asif'
Article: A breakthrough in Karachi's health mystery has emerged as researchers from a private university confirm the presence of Zika virus in the city. According to their findings, two cases of Zika virus were reported in 2021 and 2022, with validation from the University of Washington laboratory. Zika
ImranKhan
RAWALPINDI: In a decisive move, PTI founder Imran Khan has intervened to address reports of factionalism and a forward bloc within the party, as reported by Dunya News from Islamabad. Sources reveal that the former Prime Minister has initiated inquiries into the factions and sought identification of forward bloc members.
heat-wave
KARACHI: Karachi residents have taken to the streets in protest against severe 18-hour load shedding amid scorching temperatures, exacerbating water shortages across the city. According to Dawn News, protests erupted in various areas, including the Lines area of Karachi, where citizens expressed outrage over the unannounced power outages. Protesters targeted
CM KPK
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Information Advisor, Barrister Dr. Saif, has rebutted Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's assertion of allocating 590 billion rupees to the province, labeling it as false. Responding to the statement, Barrister Saif clarified that the mentioned funds were allocated for Swat's construction and
PESHAWAR: A tragic gas leakage explosion at Shelton Guest House in University Town, Peshawar, has resulted in multiple injuries, including women and children suffering burns. According to a spokesperson from Khyber Teaching Hospital, eleven injured individuals have been admitted, with two in critical condition. Reports indicate that the explosion caused
LHC
LAHORE, June 29: The Lahore High Court has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the rights of doctors amidst the inquiry into the Sahiwal incident, ensuring protection from harassment. Acting Chief Justice Shujaat Ali Khan emphasized the court's stance on providing comprehensive protection to healthcare professionals during proceedings. Justice
PTI Leader
ISLAMABAD, June 29: In a recent development within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), senior leader Hamid Khan has categorically stated that the return of Fawad Chaudhry to the party is highly unlikely, citing the formation of a splinter group aimed at undermining PTI. Speaking to local TV channel, Khan revealed that Chaudhry