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08 May, 26

School dropout crisis deepens in capital

A National Assembly panel was told that 17,000 children in 30 Islamabad union councils remain out of school. The committee also reviewed private school regulation, free admissions and the Cambridge Mathematics paper leak. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education was informed that 17,000 children in 30 union councils of the federal capital are […]

08 May, 26

Constable abducted and killed in Bajaur, police say

A police constable was abducted and later killed in Bajaur’s Barang tehsil, officials said. Police said the victim was tortured, a case has been registered, and an investigation is under way. BAJAUR: A police constable was abducted and later killed by unidentified armed men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, officials said on Friday. Officials said […]

07 May, 26

Man found murdered on rooftop

A 38-year-old labourer, Muhammad Rasool, was found murdered on a rooftop in Lahore’s Hanjarwal area. Police said his throat had been slit and investigators were examining multiple angles, including personal enmity. LAHORE: A 38-year-old man was found murdered on the rooftop of a house in Hanjarwal on Wednesday, police said. According to officials, police were […]

07 May, 26

Lahore steps up anti-smog enforcement as pollution worsens

Lahore authorities have launched stricter anti-smog measures, including checks on uncovered cargo vehicles and smoke-emitting transport. The move comes as the city’s AQI stays above 190 and weather conditions continue to trap pollutants. LAHORE: Authorities in Lahore have intensified enforcement measures to address worsening smog, with tighter checks on vehicles and transport operations as air […]

06 May, 26

Hattar blast investigation report remains undisclosed

The inquiry report into the Hattar Industrial Estate blast has been sent to the KP chief secretary but has not yet been made public. Political leaders have called for compensation, accountability and disclosure of the findings. HARIPUR: The fact-finding report into the Hattar Industrial Estate explosion has still not been released publicly, although it has […]

06 May, 26

Karachi gets respite as temperatures fall after two-day heatwave

Karachi experienced some relief as the maximum temperature fell to 38.3°C after a two-day heatwave. The Met Office has forecast continued hot and humid weather and warned of another heatwave later this month. KARACHI: Karachi saw some relief on Tuesday after the intense heatwave of the previous two days eased, with the maximum temperature dropping by […]

06 May, 26

Karachi to enforce dedicated lanes on Sharea Faisal

Karachi Traffic Police will begin enforcing dedicated lanes for motorbikes, buses and rickshaws on Sharea Faisal from June 1 after a month-long awareness campaign. Violators will face e-tickets and fines based on vehicle type. KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a new traffic management plan under which motorbikes, buses and rickshaws will be required […]

05 May, 26

Media Town residents raise alarm over rising street crime

Residents of Media Town in Karachi’s Hawks Bay have expressed concern over rising theft and robbery after solar light poles were stolen from the society. The Karachi Press Club and police have both responded to the situation. KARACHI: Residents of Media Town in Hawks Bay, including members of the journalist community, have voiced concern over what […]

05 May, 26

Woman killed, abducted youth murdered in separate incidents in Islamabad

Two separate violent incidents in Islamabad have left a woman dead and an abducted youth killed. Police have registered cases in both matters, but no arrests have been made so far. ISLAMABAD: Two separate violent incidents in the federal capital have raised concern after a woman was allegedly killed by her husband with the help of […]

05 May, 26

Inquiry report flags over 170 exam centre changes during BSEK exams

An inquiry into Karachi’s matric examinations has found that more than 170 exam centres were changed during the papers and recommended action against senior BSEK officials. The report also cites paper leak concerns, security lapses and poor facilities. KARACHI: An inquiry report has identified major irregularities in the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) matric […]