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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."...

The Punjab government has ordered that 50% of employees in its offices shift to online work. This directive, issued by Dr. Imran Hamid, Punjab's Director General of Environment, applies to all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions in the region. Under the new guidelines, half of the government staff will continue...

After a last month's terrorist attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is implementing stricter entry measures to improve safety. Last month, a large explosion near the airport killed three people, including two Chinese citizens, and injured at least 16 others. In response, security forces arrested...

The Government of Punjab has announced a public holiday on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in honor of Allama Iqbal Day. This holiday, issued as part of the Services and General Administration Department’s notification, will be observed across the province to commemorate the contributions of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. Read...

The Government of Sindh has officially declared Saturday, November 9, 2024, as a public holiday across the province in observance of Allama Iqbal Day. This holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous organizations, corporations, and local councils operating under the administrative control of the Sindh government, with...

This morning, an accident occurred on Motorway M2 near Lahore due to a sudden onset of dense smog. Eyewitnesses reported that when they initially departed from the Lahore toll plaza, visibility was clear, but shortly afterward, thick smog engulfed the road, making it challenging to drive safely. Thankfully, no fatalities...

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has announced a public holiday on November 9, 2024 to observe Iqbal Day which is celebrated to in honour of the birthday of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. The notification has been issue and confirmed that all the government offices, institutions and schools will remain closed...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to close all schools up to the higher secondary level until November 17 to protect students from hazardous smog levels. Announced on Wednesday by Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, the closures will affect Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad divisions, where the air quality index...

Due to the construction of the Serena Chowk Underpass, Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic plan to facilitate citizens. Please take note of the following guidelines: Vehicles entering Islamabad from Rawalpindi are advised to use alternate routes from Faisal Avenue and G-6. Heavy vehicles should avoid using the underpass...

The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a diversion plan due to the construction work at the Faisal Avenue Interchange. Commuters are advised to follow the new routes to avoid inconvenience. Below are the details of the diversion plan: Route 1: Traffic from Faisal Avenue (G-9) towards Faisal Avenue (F-8) will...

ISLAMABAD: A metro bus operating in the twin cities suddenly caught fire near the Islamabad IJP Metro Bus Station, causing panic among commuters. According to details, smoke began to emanate from the bus engine, forcing the vehicle to halt abruptly and passengers to disembark quickly. The situation led to a...

For the first time, drones have been used against bandits in the Kacha area of Shikarpur. According to police reports, the drone strikes have proven effective in targeting the bandits. Over the course of a successful five-day operation, nine bandits have been killed and 45 others injured. The ongoing joint...