Blogs – Page 5 – Pakistan Affairs

10 Jun, 26

Newlywed teen dies after alleged torture by husband in Karachi

An 18-year-old woman died in Karachi’s Surjani Town after allegedly being tortured by her husband, police said. Doctors noted injury marks, but the family did not allow a post-mortem examination. KARACHI: An 18-year-old woman died at her parents’ home in Surjani Town after allegedly suffering injuries inflicted by her husband, police said, while doctors were […]

10 Jun, 26

Karachi heat index rises to 49°C as humid conditions persist

Karachi’s feels-like temperature touched 49°C on Wednesday as humidity intensified heatwave conditions. The Met Office said hot weather is expected to persist till June 12. KARACHI: Karachi’s temperature reached 37°C by 1pm on Wednesday, while the feels-like temperature climbed to 49°C because of humidity, as heatwave conditions continued in parts of the country. According to […]

09 Jun, 26

Rawalpindi amusement ride turns tragic as young man reportedly dies mid-ride

A young man reportedly died while riding an amusement attraction in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI: A tragic incident has been reported from Rawalpindi after a young man allegedly suffered a fatal medical emergency while riding an amusement attraction. Videos circulating on social media show the man, dressed in a white shalwar kameez, seated on the ride as […]

09 Jun, 26

Young doctors stage sit-in outside secretariat over pay hike

Young doctors in Peshawar staged a sit-in outside the KP health secretary’s office, demanding a salary increase after saying their pay has remained unchanged since 2016. The protesters said they would continue the camp until their demands are accepted. PESHAWAR: Young doctors from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa set up a protest camp outside the office of […]

09 Jun, 26

Sindh approves 130 new SBCA posts for expansion of Karachi operations

The Sindh government has approved 130 new posts in the SBCA as Karachi shifts from a district-based to a town-based building control system. The new positions will be funded through the authority’s own resources. KARACHI: The Sindh government has sanctioned 130 additional positions in the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) as part of a shift […]

08 Jun, 26

Two motorcyclists killed in truck collision

Two motorcyclists were killed after a truck struck their bike near Maripur Hawksbay in Karachi, police said. The truck driver was arrested at the scene and a case has been registered. KARACHI: Two motorcyclists were killed on Sunday when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle near Maripur Hawksbay, police said. Maripur SHO Muhammad Aslam said […]

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, […]