Blogs – Page 6 – Pakistan Affairs

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 […]

03 Jun, 26

2020 motorway gang rape case: LHC dismisses convicts’ appeals against sentences

LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Wednesday dismissed appeals filed by the two men convicted in the 2020 Sialkot-Lahore Motorway gang rape case against their sentences. An anti-terrorism court had handed down death sentences besides life imprisonment and multiple jail terms to the two convicts, Abid Ali alias Malhi and Shafqat Ali alias Bagga, on March […]

03 Jun, 26

Karachi court exempts alleged drug suspect Pinky from personal appearance unless required

A Karachi court has ruled that alleged drug suspect Anmol alias Pinky does not need to appear in person at the current challan stage because of security concerns. The court directed prison authorities to produce her whenever required and noted that video link arrangements are available. KARACHI: A Karachi court on Wednesday directed prison authorities […]

03 Jun, 26

Safe City Authority wakes up to camera thefts after 26 days

Three Islamabad Safe City cameras were stolen in G-9/4 on May 5, but the theft was detected only 26 days later. Police said footage showed two men taking the cameras and a cabinet. ISLAMABAD: Three surveillance cameras belonging to the Islamabad Safe City Authority were stolen in a single day in G-9/4, but the theft […]

02 Jun, 26

Tezgam Express coach derails

A coach of the Tezgam Express derailed near Sihala Railway Crossing in Islamabad on Monday morning. The train later resumed its journey after officials detached the affected coach. ISLAMABAD: A coach of the Tezgam Express derailed near the Sihala Railway Crossing on Monday morning while the train was travelling from Rawalpindi, according to railway-related details […]