Blogs – Page 7 – Pakistan Affairs

02 Jun, 26

Karachi’s K-IV water project may slip to 2029 amid rising costs

Karachi’s K-IV water supply project is now expected to miss its 2026 target, with officials indicating completion may slip to early 2029. The cost has climbed to around Rs224 billion as key distribution contracts remain pending. KARACHI: Karachi’s long-delayed K-IV water supply project is now increasingly likely to miss its official December 2026 target, with […]

02 Jun, 26

Hill Park controversy deepens as plot existence comes under question

A KMC inquiry into land near Hill Park has challenged the existence of a disputed PECHS plot and raised questions over ownership documents. Officials have also alleged that a forged NOC was used in an attempt to justify construction. KARACHI: An inquiry by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has cast doubt on the legal status of […]

01 Jun, 26

Severe heatwave continues in Sindh as Karachi remains relatively milder

A severe heatwave is continuing in several rural districts of Sindh, where temperatures are ranging between 47°C and 50°C. Karachi remained comparatively milder at 36°C, though hot and humid conditions persisted. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and dry weather in most districts of Sindh during the next 24 hours, while a severe […]

01 Jun, 26

Karachi to start e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal from June 1

Karachi Traffic Police will begin issuing e-challans for lane violations on Sharea Faisal from June 1. The new system will use existing surveillance cameras to enforce designated lanes for different vehicle categories. KARACHI: The Karachi Traffic Police have announced that an e-challan system for lane violations on Sharea Faisal will take effect from June 1, […]

01 Jun, 26

Street racing crash kills four

Four people were killed and four others injured in a crash involving two cars and a motorbike near Athal Chowk in Islamabad. Police said the drivers of the two cars fled after abandoning their vehicles. ISLAMABAD: Four people were killed and four others were injured in a collision involving two cars and a motorbike near […]

30 May, 26

Probe ordered after two ships collide near Karachi port

KARACHI: Two ships collided off Karachi Port on Thursday due to the alleged negligence of their captains, officials said on Friday. They said that the federal government had ordered a probe into the collision between MV Niwa and MV Papu. No casualties or injuries were reported in the accident, and port operations remained unaffected, they […]

30 May, 26

Seven of a family killed in AJK accident

MUZAFFARABAD: Seven people, all of them close relatives, were killed after a loader-rickshaw carrying them plunged into a deep ravine in Haveli district of AJK, prompting the government to announce two days of mourning in the area, officials said on Friday. The deceased, aged between 20 and 30 years, belonged to Jokan Ganji Galli and […]

30 May, 26

Some respite for citizens as heavy rain lashes parts of Lahore

LAHORE: Heavy rain lashed various parts of Lahore on Saturday, with the highest rainfall recorded in Nishtar Town. According to the data shared by the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa), Jail Road recorded 20.5 mm of rain, airport area 40 mm, Gulberg Head Office 20 mm, Lakshmi Chowk 30.5 mm, Upper Mall 29 mm, Mughalpura […]

23 May, 26

3 children killed in roof collapse in KP’s Charsadda

CHARSADDA: At least three children were killed while a couple was seriously injured after the roof of a house collapsed in Prang Majoki area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Charsadda district on Saturday, rescue officials said. According to Rescue 1122, the roof had suddenly caved in, trapping five members of a family under the debris. Rescue teams […]

23 May, 26

Passengers safely evacuated after Metro bus catches fire in Pindi

RAWALPINDI: No passenger was hurt after a Metro bus caught fire on Saturday morning near the 6th Road stop. According to Rescue 1122, the Metro bus was destroyed after it caught fire while passing the bus stop on 6th Road. It said that rescue officials rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control. […]