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KARACHI: Schools near Karsaz and Sharea Faisal areas will remain closed from November 19 to 22, 2024, due to the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024). The decision was made to ensure smooth traffic flow around the Karachi Expo Center, where the event will take place. Additionally, the...

As of 6:00 AM this morning, Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped to an average of 438, a notable improvement from its hazardous levels of 800+ recorded earlier. Despite the decline, Lahore's air quality remains firmly in the "unhealthy" category, with smog persisting and likely to linger until the...

The Petrol & Diesel Prices in Pakistan to remain unchanged as The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reviewed petroleum product prices based on recent international market trends over the last two weeks. The Petrol & Diesel Price in Pakistan remains unchanged as mentioned in the table below till...

The government has announced a temporary suspension of mobile internet services in several areas of Balochistan. This decision, implemented on the instructions of relevant authorities, is intended to ensure public safety and security in response to the current situation in the region. The measure has been taken to maintain peace...

In a decisive move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked all illegal and unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across Pakistan. The action was carried out on the directives of the Ministry of Interior at 10:00 PM PST, November 15, 2024. The Interior Ministry instructed the PTA to curb unregistered...

The Islamabad Traffic Police has launched an official WhatsApp channel to keep citizens informed about the latest traffic conditions and road situations across the city. After a long wait, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has finally taken a positive step by launching a WhatsApp channel to keep citizens informed about...

The Ministry of Interior has issued a directive to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block all unregistered and illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across Pakistan. The letter, sent on November 15, 2024, highlights the government’s concerns over the misuse of VPNs for illegal activities and restricted content. According to...

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has expressed grave concerns regarding the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access illegal or immoral content on social media. In a recent statement, the CII urged the government to take immediate action to regulate VPN usage and curb access to harmful...

Authorities have imposed a health emergency in Lahore and Multan in response to rising concerns about public health. Several measures have been announced to manage the situation effectively: Extended OPD Hours: Outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals will now operate until 8:00 PM to accommodate more patients. Schools Closed: All schools...

As of 8:00 AM PST, Multan has surpassed Lahore to record the worst air quality levels in Pakistan. Earlier this morning, Lahore had the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among major cities, but Multan has now taken the lead, reflecting significant pollution levels across the region. In the twin cities...

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday expressed his disapproval of the recent VPN shutdown and internet slowdown, criticizing the government for not consulting relevant stakeholders before making the decision. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Bilawal, who previously served as Pakistan's foreign minister, remarked, “We have not...

Karachi: Police in Lyari have arrested a woman named Shahnaz, accused of stealing 20 tolas of gold from a neighbor. The case was filed on October 27 at the Baghdadi police station. Police officials stated that Shahnaz's husband, Imran, was initially taken into custody. During questioning, he revealed that his...