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28 Apr, 26

Two siblings die, child injured in warehouse fire

Two young siblings were killed and another child was critically injured after a fire broke out in a scrap warehouse in Gujjarpura’s China Scheme area. Officials said combustible material caused the blaze to spread quickly. LAHORE: Two young siblings died and another child was critically injured after a fire broke out in a scrap warehouse […]

28 Apr, 26

Toxic waste from Bhains Colony pollutes Karachi’s coastal waters

Untreated livestock waste and medical debris from Bhains Colony are polluting Karachi’s coastal waters, according to local fishermen. They say the contamination has spread from Lath Basti to nearby fishing settlements, harming marine life and threatening public health. KARACHI: Coastal waters near Karachi’s Lath Basti are facing severe pollution as untreated animal waste and hazardous medical […]

28 Apr, 26

Karachi residents report prolonged power cuts amid rising April heat

Residents in several Karachi neighbourhoods say electricity outages have stretched to 16 hours or more amid rising April temperatures. K-Electric says announced load-shedding is capped at 10 hours in high-loss areas and around 70% of feeders are exempt. KARACHI: A fresh spell of load-shedding has affected large parts of Karachi, with residents in several neighbourhoods reporting […]

25 Apr, 26

3,000 Iran-bound containers stranded at Karachi port as Hormuz tensions disrupt shipping

Uncertainty over vessel access halts cargo movement while Pakistan, Iran explore land route alternatives Around 3,000 containers destined for Iran remain stranded at Karachi port as vessels scheduled to collect them have failed to arrive amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reported by Al Jazeera. The disruption follows restrictions on maritime movement linked […]

25 Apr, 26

5 cops among 8 injured in attacks on police vehicle, ambulance in KP’s Bajaur

PESHAWAR: Five policemen were among eight people injured after unidentified assailants attacked a police vehicle and a Rescue 1122 ambulance in two separate areas of Khar tehsil in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Friday night. Police and Rescue 1122 officials said on Saturday that the first incident occurred in the Lowi Sam area when assailants […]

24 Apr, 26

Price monitoring committee claims transport fares remain unchanged

ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Friday claimed transport fares remained unchanged, while chicken prices eased back to pre-Middle East conflict levels following earlier volatility. An NPMC meeting, chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, however, did not provide a breakdown of transport fares, even though public transport has seen sharp increases on both […]

24 Apr, 26

Citizen taken into custody for likening Tarnol Railway Crossing to Strait of Hormuz: FIR

ISLAMABAD: Police have arrested a citizen for allegedly mocking and likening the Tarnol Railway crossing to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a first information report (FIR). The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, has been virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. The FIR, a copy of which is available with Dawn, has been […]

22 Apr, 26

Broken poles, hanging wires: Mailsi faces power hazards amid tender delay

A six-month delay in appointing contractors in MEPCO Division Mailsi has left damaged poles and low-hanging wires posing safety risks in several areas. Officials say tenders will be issued soon, while residents say complaints have brought no concrete action. MAILSI: A prolonged delay in issuing tenders for contractors in the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) Division […]

22 Apr, 26

Five suspects held over attempted robbery on Shah Faisal Colony bridge, says police

Police in Karachi say five suspects have been arrested over an attempted robbery on the Shah Faisal Colony bridge. The arrests were announced after a viral video prompted an inquiry ordered by East DIG Dr Farrukh Ali. KARACHI: Police on Tuesday said they had arrested five men allegedly linked to a recent attempted robbery on a […]

22 Apr, 26

Sindh govt cancels BRT Red Line construction contract, to re-award it on emergency basis: Sharjeel Memon

The Sindh government has cancelled the construction contract for the long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line project in Karachi and will re-award it on an “emergency basis”, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon confirmed on Wednesday. The government cancelled the contract for the Mosamiyat–Numaish section of the project. The stalled construction on the Red Line resumed in […]