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24 Jun, 26

Massive fire engulfs hundreds of stalls at H-9 weekly bazaar in Islamabad

A major fire erupted at Islamabad’s H-9 Weekly Bazaar on Tuesday night, damaging hundreds of stalls. Officials said the blaze began in Block C and firefighting efforts were underway when the report was filed. ISLAMABAD: A large fire broke out at Islamabad’s H-9 Weekly Bazaar on Tuesday night, damaging a substantial number of stalls and […]

23 Jun, 26

French woman rescued from Bara house

Police in Khyber district said they rescued a 54-year-old French woman from a house in Bara after allegations of domestic violence. She and four of her children were shifted to Peshawar for protection and legal proceedings. PESHAWAR: Police in Khyber district said they removed a French national from a house in Bara after receiving intelligence […]

23 Jun, 26

WASA says monsoon drainage projects to be completed by June 30

WASA says it has completed preparations for the monsoon season in Lahore, with four major ground storage tanks due by June 30. The agency also says desilting, machinery deployment and emergency camp arrangements are in place. LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency says it has completed broad preparations for the coming monsoon season, with several […]

23 Jun, 26

Prosecution sends back police challan in Gul Plaza fire case

The prosecution department has returned the police challan in the Gul Plaza fire case, citing shortcomings in the investigation. Prosecutors have sought the inquiry commission report, nearby CCTV footage and additional witness statements. KARACHI: The prosecution department has returned the police challan in the Gul Plaza fire case, raising objections over what it described as […]

20 Jun, 26

Acid attack victim Mahnoor to get treatment abroad

QUETTA: The Balochistan government will send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor Nasar abroad for medical treatment. Chief Minister’s aide Shahid Rind said on Friday the provincial government is making arrangements to send the injured doctor overseas for treatment. He said Dr Mahnoor Nasser is currently undergoing treatment at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, where her medical […]

20 Jun, 26

7 dead, 3 injured in back-to-back blasts in KP’s Bannu

BANNU: Seven people were killed and three others injured in two explosions in Marka Bera, a semi-tribal mountainous area of Bannu’s Wazir sub-division. Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi confirmed that a total of seven people were martyred and three others were injured in the two blasts. He said security forces and law enforcement […]

20 Jun, 26

SSGC to halt gas supply in parts of Karachi for pipeline work this weekend

SSGC has announced a planned overnight gas shutdown in parts of Karachi to complete final hook-up work on a high-pressure pipeline linked to the K-IV Project. All blocks of Gulshan-e-Iqbal will be affected from 10pm Saturday to 10am Sunday. KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company will suspend gas supply in several parts of Karachi overnight this […]

18 Jun, 26

Minor girl dies in motorcycle accident

An eight-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured after a motorcycle accident on Karachi’s Super Highway near Gadap City. Rescue officials said the woman’s shawl got caught in the bike’s chain, causing them to fall. KARACHI: An eight-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured in a road accident on Super Highway near Gadap […]

18 Jun, 26

Govt employees protest over pay freeze disrupts traffic

Government employees protested in Karachi on Wednesday against a pay freeze and sought salary increases in line with inflation. Road closures and heavy security around the Red Zone and Karachi Press Club caused widespread traffic disruption. KARACHI: Government employees staged a protest in Karachi on Wednesday against a pay freeze and demands for salary increases […]

17 Jun, 26

World Bank-backed schemes advance to improve Khanewal infrastructure

World Bank-supported development projects in Khanewal are moving ahead to improve water supply, sewerage, drainage and public spaces. Officials say beautification and infrastructure schemes across Khanewal, Mian Channu and Jahanian are nearing completion. MULTAN: A set of delayed and ongoing development schemes in Khanewal, being carried out with World Bank support in partnership with the […]