Blogs – Page 12 – Pakistan Affairs

08 Jun, 26

Accomplices shoot, injure two suspected criminals

Two suspected robbers were arrested after being injured in separate police encounters in Lahore’s Shahdara and Ravi Road areas. Police said one suspect was hit by his accomplices, while two riders fleeing Ravi Road police crashed during a chase.LAHORE: Two suspected robbers were arrested after being injured in separate police encounters in the Shahdara and […]

08 Jun, 26

Transport leader wounded in Swat attack as son, nephew and guard are killed

A local transport leader was wounded in an armed attack in Swat’s Matta area, while his son, nephew and guard were killed. Police said three suspects had been arrested and a search operation was continuing. SWAT: Local transport leader Afzal Gujjar was injured and his son, nephew and guard were killed when unidentified attackers opened […]

06 Jun, 26

CDA decides to outsource garbage collection, again

ISLAMABAD: After cancelling tenders several times, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has once again decided to outsource cleanliness and garbage collection as bids of companies are being evaluated. In response to CDA’s latest tender, three joint ventures (JVs) submitted their bids for multibillion mega projects for urban area and rural areas. Technical bids are being […]

06 Jun, 26

Pakistan, Russia sign pacts for cooperation against illegal immigration, drug trafficking

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, signed agreements to enhance cooperation in preventing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the interior ministry said on Saturday. Naqvi is currently attending a special meeting of the Ministers of Interior and Public Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. According to the interior ministry, […]

06 Jun, 26

Large parts of country set to experience heatwave conditions from June 7 to 12: PMD

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave warning for various parts of the country from June 7 to June 12. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the districts of Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan are expected to record maximum temperatures four to six degrees Celsius above normal, ranging between 41°C and […]

05 Jun, 26

Elderly man held after allegedly killing wife in Karachi’s Orangi Town

A man in Karachi’s Orangi Town surrendered to police after allegedly killing his wife with an iron rod, police said. Investigators said the suspect linked the attack to a domestic dispute after she refused to have marital relations with him. KARACHI: A 64-year-old man surrendered to police after allegedly killing his wife at their home […]

05 Jun, 26

Medical waste recovered from Rawal Lake during clean-up drive

Medical waste, including used syringes, was recovered from Rawal Lake during a clean-up drive held ahead of World Environment Day. Officials said the waste posed risks to public health and the lake’s ecosystem. ISLAMABAD: Used syringes, medical waste and plastic debris were collected from the banks of Rawal Lake during a clean-up drive held on […]

04 Jun, 26

Three booked over exam violations

Three candidates were booked during Rawalpindi board intermediate examinations after two were caught using unfair means and one was held for impersonation. Officials said the cases were referred to the board’s Discipline Branch. RAWALPINDI: Three candidates were booked during the First Annual Intermediate Examinations after two were found using unfair means and another was caught […]

04 Jun, 26

Three held after girl allegedly sold in Swabi

Police in Swabi say they recovered a 12-year-old girl allegedly sold for Rs50,000 to a man from Chakwal and arrested three suspects. A case has been registered under relevant PPC sections. SWABI: Police in Swabi said they recovered a 12-year-old girl and arrested three people after she was allegedly sold for Rs50,000 to a man […]

04 Jun, 26

Water infrastructure project picks up pace

Technical evaluation for six bidders in Rawalpindi’s Dream Water Supply Project-I has been completed and sent to the ADB for approval. The Rs20.4 billion scheme is due for completion by December 2027. ISLAMABAD: Technical evaluation has been completed for bids submitted by six companies seeking the re-award of two contract packages under Dream Water Supply […]