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A group of mob attacked the KFC restaurant located at UP Mor, North Karachi area, on late Wednesday night. According to the Karachi Police, a group of mob tried to vandalize the restaurant; however, police reached the scene and foiled the attempt successfully. No damage was reported to the restaurant....

The unexpected hailstorm hits twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 16 April, 2025, causing widespread damage to vehicles, solar panels, and infrastructure. Around 4pm the hailstorm started instead of rain in some parts of the Twin Cities, while in other parts heavy rain caused the damage. The strong wind and...

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook the capital city, Islamabad, and other surrounding areas at around 4:14am in the early morning hours. According to the initial reports, 5,6 magnitude earthquake hits 69 kilometers off Parun, Nurestan, Afghanistan at 4:14 am (Pakistan Standard Time) UTC time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 23:14 PM Your...

The Islamabad Police raided sheesha cafes in a late-night joint operation in Bahria Town Souk center and arrested 64 individuals, including four women, and seized hookah flavors. The police raids targeted illegal indoor sheesha hubs, following the outcry of the residents in the area. More than 108 sheesha cafés are...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that a high pressure is likely to grip the upper atmosphere from Sunday, 13th April, due to which heatwave conditions may develop in most parts of the country and is expected to change into severe heatwave conditions in the southern half from 14th...

Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amir Ali Baloch confirmed to Dawn that the hours-long stoppage of the Quetta-bound Bolan Mail at Jacobabad railway station was due to security reasons, as train operations were not allowed in Balochistan during night-time. The Bolan Mail (3UP) Quetta-bound train was stopped at Jacobabad...

Islamabad Traffic Police has formulated a complete route plan for the arrival and departure of PSL cricket teams. According to the traffic plan, more than 300 officers and personnel will be on duty to ensure smooth traffic flow. Due to the arrival and departure of PSL cricket teams, extraordinary security...

KARACHI: The angry mob, consisting of youth, continued to set dumper trucks and water tankers on fire throughout the night and by the early morning hours blocked the Motorway M9 entry point from Sohrab Goth. According to the president of the dumper truck association, 11 trucks were set on fire....

A peaceful protest was held in front of KFC at I-8 Markaz, Islamabad, in support of Palestine, where there was no vandalism or display of ignorance. The protestors expressed solidarity in a powerful yet respectful manner. This sent a clear message that causing chaos or destruction is not the solution...

A dumper truck hit a motorbike rider at Nagan Chowrangi in Karachi. The rider was injured and taken to the hospital. Meanwhile, an angry mob set the dumper truck on fire. The mob also stopped several other water tankers and dumpers and set them ablaze after the incident. According to...

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah sat down with Hindu community leaders from Larkana and Sukkur this week, delivering a mix of reassurance and action amid ongoing concerns about safety and inclusion. The big takeaway? His government’s pushing a new recruitment drive to bring members of the Kolhi, Bheel,...

A road accident occurred near Rana Town in Ferozewala, where a passenger bus overturned due to overspeeding. According to initial reports from Rescue 1122, 26 passengers sustained serious injuries in the accident. Eyewitnesses say the bus was traveling at a high speed when the driver lost control on a sharp...