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24 Apr, 26

Citizen taken into custody for likening Tarnol Railway Crossing to Strait of Hormuz: FIR

ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested a citizen for allegedly mocking and likening the Tarnol Railway crossing to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a first information report (FIR). The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, has been virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. The FIR, a copy of which is available with Dawn, has been […]

22 Apr, 26

Broken poles, hanging wires: Mailsi faces power hazards amid tender delay

A six-month delay in appointing contractors in MEPCO Division Mailsi has left damaged poles and low-hanging wires posing safety risks in several areas. Officials say tenders will be issued soon, while residents say complaints have brought no concrete action. MAILSI: A prolonged delay in issuing tenders for contractors in the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) Division […]

22 Apr, 26

Five suspects held over attempted robbery on Shah Faisal Colony bridge, says police

Police in Karachi say five suspects have been arrested over an attempted robbery on the Shah Faisal Colony bridge. The arrests were announced after a viral video prompted an inquiry ordered by East DIG Dr Farrukh Ali. KARACHI: Police on Tuesday said they had arrested five men allegedly linked to a recent attempted robbery on a […]

22 Apr, 26

Sindh govt cancels BRT Red Line construction contract, to re-award it on emergency basis: Sharjeel Memon

The Sindh government has cancelled the construction contract for the long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project in Karachi and will re-award it on an “emergency basis”, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon confirmed on Wednesday. The government cancelled the contract for the Mosamiyat–Numaish section of the project. The stalled construction on the Red Line resumed in […]

21 Apr, 26

KP plans five more FM radio stations to widen provincial coverage

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to establish five more FM radio stations and improve the reach of 10 existing stations. Officials were also directed to prepare a legal framework and launch a website and mobile app for the network. PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand its FM radio network, with plans to establish five […]

21 Apr, 26

Armed robbers loot families, traders near Lahore

Several armed robbery incidents were reported in areas near Lahore, including raids on homes and attacks on traders, commuters and a labourer. Police registered separate cases, but no arrests had been made. LAHORE: Armed robbers struck in several areas near Lahore, targeting households, traders, commuters and a labourer in separate incidents, with cash, gold jewellery and […]

21 Apr, 26

Doctor shot dead in Karachi

A doctor, identified as Dr Sarang Memon, was shot dead late on Monday night near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel, police said. Investigators said the killing appeared to be a suspected targeted attack and were collecting CCTV footage and other evidence. KARACHI: A young doctor was shot dead late on Monday night in what police described as […]

17 Apr, 26

Govt employees protest for restoration of pension, leave encashment

Hundreds of AGEGA workers protested outside the Civil Secretariat in Lahore, demanding restoration of pension, gratuity and leave encashment. They also called for a 30pc disparity allowance and a 50pc salary increase. LAHORE: Hundreds of workers of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) held a protest outside the Civil Secretariat on Thursday, calling for […]

17 Apr, 26

Two workers die while cleaning sewer in Dera Ismail Khan

Two labourers died after losing consciousness while cleaning a sewer in Dera Ismail Khan’s Garaha Bakhsha area, Rescue 1122 officials said. One victim was identified as Mohammad Saleem, while the second had not been identified immediately. DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two labourers died after they lost consciousness while cleaning a sewer in the Garaha Bakhsha area on […]

17 Apr, 26

Govt admits up to seven hours of power outages

• Duration nearly three times more than what was announced earlier• Minister cites LNG import disruption, Middle East crisis as key factors• Shortfall estimated at 3,400MW• Demand spikes from 9,000MW to 20,000MW in days• Nuclear plant maintenance postponed to boost supply ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Awais Leghari on Thursday confirmed six to seven hours of load management — […]