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24 Feb, 26

Record increase in electricity prices in terms of fixed charges

(Shahid Supra) The federal government has increased electricity prices by a record amount in terms of fixed charges. Fixed charges have been imposed on domestic consumers with single and three-phase meters according to the approved load. The approved load listed on single-phase meters bills has been linked to fixed charges, and fixed charges have been imposed […]

24 Feb, 26

Robber shot dead by citizen in Baldia Town

KARACHI: A suspected robber was shot dead by a citizen during a robbery in Baldia Town on Monday, police said. They added that the citizen, Riaz, who is a junk dealer, drew Rs20,0000 cash from a private bank in Rasheedabad. As he came out of the bank, three suspects tried to snatch cash from him. […]

24 Feb, 26

Six policemen including DSP martyred in Kohat

In yet another tragic incident of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least six police officials including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) were martyred as armed assailants targeted a police mobile van on Shakardara Road in Kohat district, Aaj News reported. According to police sources, the attack resulted in the immediate martyrdom of DSP Asad […]

23 Feb, 26

Three arrested for kidnapping Afghan trader for ransom

PESHAWAR: The police on Sunday arrested three persons, pretending to be the personnel of security forces, for their involvement in kidnapping an Afghan trader for ransom in the provincial capital. Officials said that the three persons stopped their vehicle on the GT Road and told an Afghan trader, Niaz Wali that they were security personnel […]

23 Feb, 26

Karachi Experiences Gas Outages During Sehri & Iftar Despite SSGC Ramadan Assurances

Gas supply was reportedly suspended in multiple areas of Karachi during Iftar time, leaving many residents struggling to prepare meals for breaking their fast during Ramadan. The disruption was reported across several localities, including Korangi, Jamshed Road, Bihar Colony, North Karachi, and Liaquatabad, along with other parts of the city. In areas where gas was […]

23 Feb, 26

Water shortage hits city after 72-inch pipe bursts again

THATTA: For the fourth time in the last 15 days, the bursting of a 72-inch diameter main pipeline has halted the water supply to several areas of Karachi, resulting in the waste of thousands of gallons of water. The incident occurred on Sunday following a power breakdown at the Dhabeji pumping station, which caused the […]

22 Feb, 26

Strict implementation of alternative traffic plan

Strict implementation of alternative traffic plan along Karachi’s Red Line route ordered KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has directed officials to expedite work on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project and asked them to strictly implement an alternative traffic plan to minimise public inconvenience. This decision was made at a high-level meeting […]

21 Feb, 26

Safe Driving Tips

Here are 10 driving tips that will help bring you and your passengers home unharmed 1. Don’t Drive Drunk Alcohol causes a number of impairments that lead to car accidents. Even at low blood-alcohol levels, intoxication reduces reaction time and coordination and lowers inhibitions, which can cause drivers to make foolish choices. At higher levels, […]

21 Feb, 26

Punjab CCD claims to have ‘arrested’ crime rate

• Says 19 police officers martyred; 167 personnel injured during operations• Rejects HRCP report on deadly encounters LAHORE: The Crime Control Department (CCD), Punjab, said a comparative review of crime data for the post-May period of 2024 and 2025 showed a significant reduction in crime across Punjab, particularly in Lahore. According to the CCD, the […]

21 Feb, 26

Karachi streets remain unsafe for citizens in 2025

• Official data shows over 64,000 street crimes reported in outgoing year compared to 71,105 in 2024• More than 46,000 citizens lost their cars / bikes, over 17,000 their cell phones in 2025 KARACHI: Although police have claimed a significant reduction in the overall crime rate for the outgoing year, muggers, carjackers and mobilephone snatchers […]