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ISLAMABAD: An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.9 was felt in Islamabad, Peshawar, and surrounding areas earlier today. The tremors were experienced around 11:05 am, causing panic among residents who quickly evacuated buildings and homes. Initial reports indicate that the epicenter was located in a mountainous region, but exact...

LAHORE: Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) organized a Briefing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the landmark judgment on minorities’ rights (SMC No. 1/2014) authored by former Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussian Jillani. The speakers included; Peter Jacob, Saroop Ijaz Advocate, and Saqib Jillani Advocate, while Naina Samson was the master of...

KARACHI: The Deputy Commissioner of Karachi Central District has officially cancelled the public holiday previously announced for Thursday, 29th August 2024. This decision comes after the latest advisory from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Initially, a public holiday was declared due to anticipated...

HYDERABAD: In light of the recent alerts issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, the Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad has declared a public holiday on 29th August 2024. This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure due to the ongoing heavy...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an update regarding the ongoing internet Slowdown disruption across the country. Earlier, PTA had assured that full internet services would be restored by August 28, 2024. However, in a recent development, the authority has announced that the issues causing slow internet speeds...

KARACHI: The Government of Sindh's School Education & Literacy Department has issued a notification allowing district authorities to announce local holidays in schools in response to the ongoing heavy monsoon rains and flooding across various districts in Sindh. The notification, addressed to all Deputy Commissioners in the province, highlights the...

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has issued a comprehensive weather advisory, warning of heavy torrential rains expected to hit southern and central regions of Punjab from August 27th to August 31st, 2024. The advisory follows reports from the Meteorological Office indicating that a deep depression currently...

KARACHI - Traders across Pakistan have initiated a nationwide shutter-down strike today (Wednesday) in protest against the government's recently introduced tax policy, known as the 'Tajir Dost Scheme.' The strike, which was called by the All Pakistan Anjuman Tajran (APAT), has gained significant traction as business communities in major cities,...

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) launched a decisive operation against unauthorized commercial structures in Sherpao Colony and Saidpur Housing Scheme on Tuesday, reinforcing its commitment to upholding urban planning regulations. Led by Director General Kinza Murtaza, the RDA Enforcement Squad took action against multiple properties found in violation of...

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has increased the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway M-2 toll tax rates, increasing the cost of standard vehicles to Rs. 1,210, an increase of Rs. 110 from the previous rate of Rs. 1,100. Lahore-Islamabad M-2 Motorway Toll Tax Rates Increased According to the details, the increase in the...

The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Naib Emir, Liaqat Baloch, has announced a nationwide shutter-down strike on August 28, aiming to pressure the coalition government into providing immediate relief to the masses. The strike is being backed by the trader community, who have unanimously decided to protest against rising inflation, exorbitant electricity prices,...

At least 23 people have been killed in a tragic incident in Balochistan’s Musakhail district early Monday morning. Armed men reportedly stopped trucks and buses, offloading passengers before shooting them after verifying their identities, according to Musakhail Assistant Commissioner Najeeb Kakar. The attackers blocked the inter-provincial highway in the Rarasham...