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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 […]

18 May, 26

Rawalpindi Ring Road nears completion

Work on the Rawalpindi Ring Road has reached 85pc completion, while the Rs4.8 billion PC-1 for the Thallian interchange has been approved. The road is expected to open by mid-June without the Thallian interchange, which will be completed later. ISLAMABAD: Work on the Rawalpindi Ring Road has reached around 85 per cent completion, while the […]

16 May, 26

Fire erupts in mosque

A fire broke out in a mosque inside a commercial plaza in Lahore’s Shah Alam area, rescue officials said. Firefighters contained the blaze in time and prevented it from spreading to the rest of the building. LAHORE: A fire broke out in a mosque set up inside a commercial plaza in the Bara Market area […]

16 May, 26

Man held after wife, three children found dead in Fatah Pur

A man has been arrested after his wife and three children were found dead in Fatah Pur near Mailsi, police said. Officials said initial findings point to a domestic dispute, while the victim’s father alleged a history of abuse. Mailsi: A man was taken into custody after his wife and three young children were found […]

16 May, 26

Illegal RO plant sealed in Karachi water theft crackdown

KWSC police said they uncovered and sealed an illegal RO plant in Karachi’s North Nazimabad during a water theft crackdown. Two people were arrested and a case was registered under the KWSC Act. KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) police said they uncovered an illegal reverse osmosis (RO) plant in North Nazimabad during […]