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30 Jun, 26

Case filed over escape of 14 prisoners from van bound for Adiala jail

Police have registered an FIR against 14 prisoners who escaped from a van bound for Adiala jail and also named five officials for alleged negligence. The report says the prisoners used red chilli powder to facilitate their escape. RAWALPINDI: Police have registered a case against 14 prisoners who escaped from a police van while being […]

29 Jun, 26

Food prices stay elevated despite lower fuel costs

Food prices remained well above official rates in Karachi this week despite lower petrol and diesel prices. Vegetables, fruits and poultry continued to sell at higher market rates, limiting relief for consumers. KARACHI: Retail prices of essential food items remained significantly above official rates this week even after recent cuts in petrol and diesel prices, […]

29 Jun, 26

Residents press for action over pollution in Hattar industrial area

Residents and activists in Hattar have called for urgent action against industrial pollution, citing health risks and environmental damage. They say recent inspections are a positive step, but stronger enforcement is needed. HARIPUR: Residents and activists in Hattar have renewed calls for action over industrial pollution, saying emissions and contaminated water from factories in the […]

29 Jun, 26

Twin cities reel under heat as water shortage worsens

Rawalpindi and Islamabad recorded 41°C on Sunday as hot, dry weather persisted and relief remained unlikely over the next two days. The heatwave has also intensified water shortages in several city and cantonment areas. RAWALPINDI: Intense heat and humidity gripped Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Sunday, keeping many residents indoors and aggravating water shortages in a […]

24 Jun, 26

Two suspects killed in Rana Town exchange of fire, police say

Police said two suspected robbers were killed in an alleged encounter near Lahore’s Rana Town after opening fire on a CCD team. Three accomplices escaped and a search operation is under way. LAHORE: Two suspected robbers were killed and three others escaped during an alleged encounter with the Crime Control Department near Rana Town, according […]

24 Jun, 26

Karachi court orders exhumation in Surjani Town woman’s death case

A Karachi court has ordered the exhumation of 18-year-old Misbah in a Surjani Town death case linked to alleged domestic violence. A medical board headed by Police Surgeon Dr Samia Syed will oversee the process and post-mortem. KARACHI: A court has ordered the exhumation of the body of 18-year-old Misbah, a resident of Surjani Town, […]

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 […]