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ISLAMABAD: Today, there has been another report of an air conditioner explosion in Sector G-13. Sources indicate that several people have been injured in the incident. The cause of the explosion is not entirely clear, but some believe it may be related to the R32 gas used in the air...

The Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a significant monsoon spell from August 14 to 18, with the heaviest rainfall expected on Independence Day. A robust monsoon is anticipated to advance into Upper Parts from August 14th, driven by favorable currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. The Monsoon...

The Accountability Court in Karachi has approved the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) request to withdraw the reference against former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The case pertained to allegations of illegal recruitment in Pakistan State Oil (PSO). During a recent hearing, the Accountability Court reviewed the reference concerning alleged illegal...

Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been placed under military custody following the initiation of disciplinary action against him. The Pakistan Army, as part of its internal accountability mechanism, has commenced a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) to address the charges brought against...

Pakistan's railway sector has achieved a milestone, 40 freight wagons have been successfully manufactured, batched, and commissioned recently. These wagons, produced locally with advanced Chinese technologies, mark a notable achievement in the country's industrial capabilities. The production was facilitated through technology transfer from Baotou Beifang Chuangye Co., Ltd., a subsidiary...

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced a special Independence day discount offer to commemorate Pakistan's Independence Day, for its domestic flights. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline is offering a 14% discount on all domestic flight tickets booked between August 1 and August 14, 2022. The discounted fares will...

In an effort to ensure public peace and tranquillity, the district administration of Islamabad has banned the sale of horns and whistles, commonly known as bajas, within the limits of the capital city. The ban, effective for 10 days, effective from August 8. The notification stated, "The stock, sale, purchase,...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that it will not impose Taxes on the prize money awarded to the only Pakistan's Paris Olympic 2024 Gold Medalist, Arshad Nadeem. “Arshad Nadeem is a national hero, and we will extend every possible cooperation to him,” the FBR spokesperson said. "Arshad...

ISLAMABAD - LaMontana Restaurant, a beloved dining establishment known for its excellent traditional Pakistani cuisine and hospitality, will close its doors on September 11, 2024. This decision comes in compliance with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Having served the community for 25 years, LaMontana has been a...

ISLAMABAD - The Monal, a renowned eatery nestled in the Margalla Hills of Islamabad, has announced its closure following a Supreme Court ruling on June 11, 2024. The judgment mandated the closure of all restaurants within the Margalla Hills National Park, effective from September 11, 2024. In an emotional statement...

ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Ministry of Federal Education on Tuesday launched a pink bus service for female students and teachers in Islamabad. The Pink Bus Service, with the slogan “Na Dar, Na Rukawat” (“No Fear, No Barrier”), was inaugurated by Minister of Education Khalid...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts more monsoon rains with scattered heavy showers in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various parts of Pakistan starting Friday night and continuing through the weekend. Islamabad and Rawalpindi Weather Update: PMD Predicts More Rains Strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal...