Blogs – Page 11 – Pakistan Affairs

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 […]

04 May, 26

Two workers die as makeshift lift collapses at Lahore construction site

Two labourers were killed after a makeshift lift collapsed at an under-construction building near Liberty Roundabout in Lahore’s Gulberg area. Police said the victims suffered fatal head and chest injuries. LAHORE: Two labourers were killed after a makeshift lift collapsed at an under-construction building in Lahore’s Gulberg area on Sunday, according to Rescue 1122 and police. […]

04 May, 26

Lahore Division Master Plan-2050 may be enforced from July, says LDA official

The Lahore Division Master Plan-2050 is likely to be enforced from July 1 after its revised final draft is submitted by May 31, according to an LDA official. The plan is being updated on the basis of the 2023 census and recent urban development. LAHORE: The Lahore Division Master Plan-2050 is expected to come into […]

04 May, 26

Faisalabad police arrest two in six year old gang rape case, book law students in fresh rape case

Police in Faisalabad said two proclaimed offenders have been arrested in a 2020 robbery and gang rape case. In a separate incident, Civil Lines police booked two law college students over alleged abduction and rape of a fellow student. TOBA TEK SINGH: Police in Faisalabad said they have arrested two men wanted in a robbery and […]

02 May, 26

Karachi court grants bail to SSP’s son arrested following heated exchange with police in DHA

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Saturday granted bail to a serving police officer’s son, who was arrested in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) following a heated argument with officials for having a police number plate on a private luxury vehicle. A video of the man, identified as the son of a senior superintendent of police […]