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17 Jun, 26

Four children drown in Changa Manga forest pond

Four children, including three siblings and their cousin, drowned in a wildlife pond in the Changa Manga Forest area on Tuesday. Officials have ordered a report as residents demand an inquiry into safety arrangements. LAHORE: Four children, including three siblings and their cousin, drowned in a pond meant for wildlife in the Changa Manga Forest […]

17 Jun, 26

Two women killed in separate attacks in Islamabad

Two women were killed in separate incidents in Islamabad. Police arrested one suspect in Ghori Town, while another accused in E-11/2 remained at large. ISLAMABAD: Two women were killed in separate incidents in the federal capital, with police arresting one suspect and searching for another. In Ghori Town, within the limits of Koral Police Station, […]

16 Jun, 26

Four shot dead near toll plaza in suspected revenge attack

Four men travelling to a court hearing were shot dead near Khanewal Toll Plaza on Monday. Police said the attack appeared to be linked to an old enmity, and an FIR has been registered naming one suspect. MULTAN: Four men were killed on Monday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle near the Khanewal […]

16 Jun, 26

Sea water inundates Keti Bandar villages after embankment breach

Sea water flooding in Keti Bandar has displaced hundreds of families after a breach in a protective embankment. Several villages have been inundated, with residents saying water levels are still rising. KARACHI: Sea water has entered several villages in Keti Bandar after a breach in a protective embankment, displacing hundreds of families and disrupting daily […]

16 Jun, 26

Dam victims brace for another eviction battle

Families affected by the Daducha Dam project say they have been served notices to vacate ancestral land in Malikpur Azizal after already losing land to the reservoir. They say forced removal would leave dozens of families without a place to settle. ISLAMABAD: Families affected by the Daducha Dam project have again voiced concern over possible […]

15 Jun, 26

Seven killed, 33 injured as heavy rains hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Seven people were killed and 33 injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the PDMA. Authorities said relief operations were under way in affected districts. PESHAWAR: Heavy rain and strong winds caused multiple casualties and injuries across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 24 hours, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority saying on Sunday […]

15 Jun, 26

Azeempura flyover opens to traffic after completion ahead of schedule

The Sindh government has opened the Azeempura Flyover in Karachi, with Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah saying the Rs1.56 billion project was completed in 90 days. The scheme is aimed at easing congestion and improving links to key city corridors and the airport. KARACHI: The Sindh government on Sunday opened the Azeempura Flyover for traffic, […]

15 Jun, 26

Federal budget raises twin cities public transport subsidy

The federal budget 2026-27 has increased the subsidy for Metro Bus and Green Electric Bus services in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to Rs7.3 billion from Rs3 billion. Officials say the plan also includes expansion of electric bus services to 20 additional routes. ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for 2026-27 has sharply increased support for public transport in […]

13 Jun, 26

Bahawalpur open court receives 328 complaints as CM Cell orders swift action

The CM’s Complaints Cell held an open court in Bahawalpur, receiving 328 applications. Chairperson Saima Farooq issued on-the-spot directives as authorities were ordered to resolve revenue, police, health and education grievances quickly. LAHORE: Acting on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a team of the Chief Minister’s Complaints Cell visited Bahawalpur on Thursday and […]

13 Jun, 26

Rs30 million looted from cash van in Karachi, police suspect inside involvement

Police in Karachi said Rs30 million was looted from a private security company’s cash van after it stopped in Federal B Area. Investigators suspect inside involvement and are examining CCTV footage while conducting raids KARACHI: A private security company’s cash van was robbed in Karachi on Friday, with police saying Rs30 million was taken and […]