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03 Jun, 26

2020 motorway gang rape case: LHC dismisses convicts’ appeals against sentences

LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by the two men convicted in the 2020 Sialkot-Lahore Motorway gang rape case against their sentences. An anti-terrorism court had handed down death sentences besides life imprisonment and multiple jail terms to the two convicts, Abid Ali alias Malhi and Shafqat Ali alias Bagga, on March […]

03 Jun, 26

Karachi court exempts alleged drug suspect Pinky from personal appearance unless required

A Karachi court has ruled that alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky does not need to appear in person at the current challan stage because of security concerns. The court directed prison authorities to produce her whenever required and noted that video link arrangements are available. KARACHI: A Karachi court on Wednesday directed prison authorities […]

03 Jun, 26

Safe City Authority wakes up to camera thefts after 26 days

Three Islamabad Safe City cameras were stolen in G-9/4 on May 5, but the theft was detected only 26 days later. Police said footage showed two men taking the cameras and a cabinet. ISLAMABAD: Three surveillance cameras belonging to the Islamabad Safe City Authority were stolen in a single day in G-9/4, but the theft […]

02 Jun, 26

Tezgam Express coach derails

A coach of the Tezgam Express derailed near Sihala Railway Crossing in Islamabad on Monday morning. The train later resumed its journey after officials detached the affected coach. ISLAMABAD: A coach of the Tezgam Express derailed near the Sihala Railway Crossing on Monday morning while the train was travelling from Rawalpindi, according to railway-related details […]

02 Jun, 26

Karachi’s K-IV water project may slip to 2029 amid rising costs

Karachi’s K-IV water supply project is now expected to miss its 2026 target, with officials indicating completion may slip to early 2029. The cost has climbed to around Rs224 billion as key distribution contracts remain pending. KARACHI: Karachi’s long-delayed K-IV water supply project is now increasingly likely to miss its official December 2026 target, with […]

02 Jun, 26

Hill Park controversy deepens as plot existence comes under question

A KMC inquiry into land near Hill Park has challenged the existence of a disputed PECHS plot and raised questions over ownership documents. Officials have also alleged that a forged NOC was used in an attempt to justify construction. KARACHI: An inquiry by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has cast doubt on the legal status of […]

01 Jun, 26

Severe heatwave continues in Sindh as Karachi remains relatively milder

A severe heatwave is continuing in several rural districts of Sindh, where temperatures are ranging between 47°C and 50°C. Karachi remained comparatively milder at 36°C, though hot and humid conditions persisted. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and dry weather in most districts of Sindh during the next 24 hours, while a severe […]

01 Jun, 26

Karachi to start e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal from June 1

Karachi Traffic Police will begin issuing e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal from June 1. The new system will use existing surveillance cameras to enforce designated lanes for different vehicle categories. KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced that an e-challan system for lane violations on Sharea Faisal will take effect from June 1, […]

01 Jun, 26

Street racing crash kills four

Four people were killed and four others injured in a crash involving two cars and a motorbike near Athal Chowk in Islamabad. Police said the drivers of the two cars fled after abandoning their vehicles. ISLAMABAD: Four people were killed and four others were injured in a collision involving two cars and a motorbike near […]

30 May, 26

Probe ordered after two ships collide near Karachi port

KARACHI: Two ships collided off Karachi Port on Thursday due to the alleged negligence of their captains, officials said on Friday. They said that the federal government had ordered a probe into the collision between MV Niwa and MV Papu. No casualties or injuries were reported in the accident, and port operations remained unaffected, they […]