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30 May, 26

Seven of a family killed in AJK accident

MUZAFFARABAD: Seven people, all of them close relatives, were killed after a loader-rickshaw carrying them plunged into a deep ravine in Haveli district of AJK, prompting the government to announce two days of mourning in the area, officials said on Friday. The deceased, aged between 20 and 30 years, belonged to Jokan Ganji Galli and […]

30 May, 26

Some respite for citizens as heavy rain lashes parts of Lahore

LAHORE: Heavy rain lashed various parts of Lahore on Saturday, with the highest rainfall recorded in Nishtar Town. According to the data shared by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), Jail Road recorded 20.5 mm of rain, airport area 40 mm, Gulberg Head Office 20 mm, Lakshmi Chowk 30.5 mm, Upper Mall 29 mm, Mughalpura […]

23 May, 26

3 children killed in roof collapse in KP’s Charsadda

CHARSADDA: At least three children were killed while a couple was seriously injured after the roof of a house collapsed in Prang Majoki area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda district on Saturday, rescue officials said. According to Rescue 1122, the roof had suddenly caved in, trapping five members of a family under the debris. Rescue teams […]

23 May, 26

Passengers safely evacuated after Metro bus catches fire in Pindi

RAWALPINDI: No passenger was hurt after a Metro bus caught fire on Saturday morning near the 6th Road stop. According to Rescue 1122, the Metro bus was destroyed after it caught fire while passing the bus stop on 6th Road. It said that rescue officials rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control. […]

23 May, 26

Karachi plans dedicated heavy vehicle terminal

The Sindh government has approved a heavy vehicle terminal on Karachi’s Northern Bypass and a dedicated cargo corridor from the port. The SMTA board also cleared EV taxis, 50 double-decker buses, 500 EV buses and more pink scooters. KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to set up a modern terminal for trucks, trailers and other heavy […]

20 May, 26

Woman dies in roof collapse

A woman was killed and two others were critically injured after a veranda roof collapsed in a dilapidated house in Kot Addu, according to Rescue 1122 officials. Authorities are investigating the incident. MULTAN: A woman was killed and two others were critically injured when the roof of a veranda in a rundown house collapsed in […]

20 May, 26

Migrant outflow declines amid tighter visa restrictions: report

A new migration report says Pakistan’s migrant outflow fell in 2024 mainly because of tighter visa restrictions and policy shifts in destination countries. It also recorded a sharp rise in remittances and highlighted persistent gender and skills gaps. LAHORE: A new migration report launched at the Lahore School of Economics says the number of Pakistanis […]

20 May, 26

Gold and cash worth over Rs32 million looted from four jewellery shops in Karachi

Armed robbers looted gold worth over Rs30 million, Rs2 million in cash and a mobile phone from four jewellery shops near Jauhar Chowrangi in Karachi, police said. An FIR has been registered under PPC Sections 397 and 34. KARACHI: Armed robbers looted gold ornaments, cash, a mobile phone and other valuables from four jewellery shops […]

18 May, 26

Fire erupts at factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone

A major fire at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone was controlled after a six-hour operation on Sunday. Officials said no casualties were reported, while the cause of the blaze was still being ascertained. KARACHI: A major fire that broke out at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone on Sunday afternoon was […]

18 May, 26

Two cops martyred after dumper hits parked police van on M9 Motorway

Two police personnel were martyred after a speeding dumper truck hit a parked police van on the M9 Motorway in Karachi, officials said. The dumper driver was taken into custody and legal action was initiated. KARACHI: Two police personnel were martyred on Monday after a speeding dumper truck crashed into a police van parked on […]