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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...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday morning, causing brief but noticeable tremors. People in areas like Peshawar, Attock, Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, and Abbottabad reported feeling the quake. The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre recorded the earthquake at 10:13 am, noting...

Due to severe fog and smog conditions, major motorways connecting Lahore to various parts of the country have been closed, causing significant travel disruptions. The affected routes include Motorway M2 (Lahore to Islamabad), Motorway M3 (Lahore to Multan), and Motorway M4 (Pindi Bhattian to Multan). The dense fog has reduced...

Renowned Pakistani songwriter, singer and actor Ali Zafar took to X platform to address the critical issue of smog in Punjab, urging the government to clarify its recently proposed 10-year policy on air quality improvement. Zafar acknowledged the Punjab government’s initiative to tackle smog, which is currently being reviewed by...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a temporary water supply disruption due to maintenance work on the main conduction line from F-5 Sector to 30-inch points. This maintenance will affect water supply to several sectors, including G-9, G-8, G-7, and G-6, from November 13, 2024, at 10 AM to...

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that the provincial government is taking all necessary precautionary measures to tackle the smog issue in Punjab, particularly in Lahore. However, she emphasized that it will take a few years to see significant improvements, as the problem cannot be resolved overnight. In...

The Nankana Sahib district has announced a local holiday on November 15 to honor the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Deputy Commissioner Taslim Akhtar Rao issued a notification, confirming the holiday and outlining the schedule for the celebrations, which will run from November 13...

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, at least 14 people drowned after a bus carrying wedding guests fell into the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan. The accident occurred near the Telchi bridge in the Diamer district. According to Astore Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Tariq, "14 bodies have been retrieved from the river."...