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Islamabad's Red Zone has been sealed off with containers today as the Utility Stores Employees Union stages a nationwide strike and protests in the capital. This action follows the government's controversial decision to shut down utility stores and eliminate subsidies, sparking widespread unrest among employees. In a related development, authorities...

The Metro Bus Service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi will remain closed for the entire day today, 26th August 2024, in observance of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). The decision was made to facilitate the peaceful conduct of religious processions and to ensure the safety of commuters during this...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially announced the suspension of cellular services in various parts of Sindh on the occasion of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A). This measure has been taken on the directives of the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, to ensure the maintenance...

HYDERABADAD: A wave of disruption has swept across the city as mobile phone services have been abruptly suspended without any prior announcement. This unexpected move has left residents in a state of confusion and frustration, with broadband internet remaining the only available means of communication. As of now, there is...

KARACHI: Mobile service signals are reportedly down in various parts of Karachi, leaving residents without cellular connectivity. UPDATE: Cellular Services Suspended in Sindh There has been no official notification or confirmation regarding the disruption by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and major cellular companies. The blackout is believed to be...

Rawalpindi, 24th August 2024: The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has officially declared a local holiday for educational institutions in Tehsil City, Tehsil Cantt, and Tehsil Saddar of Rawalpindi district on Monday, 26th August 2024, in observance of the Chehlum procession. The announcement, made through Notification No. 214/ADC(HQ)/AC dated 24th August...

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a weather advisory for the southern half of Punjab, warning of torrential rains expected from 25th to 29th August 2024. The advisory highlights the potential for heavy downpours, urban flooding, and landslides across several districts. Affected Areas: Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock,...

Pakistani fast bowling sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi have become proud parents to a baby boy. The couple welcomed their first child on Saturday, filling their lives with joy and excitement. The news was shared on social media by the Afridi family, prompting a flood of...

LAHORE: The Government College University (GCU) in Lahore has introduced a new dress code policy. Effective immediately, male and female students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts and jeans on campus. The decision, announced in a recent notification, is part of the university's broader efforts to maintain a decorum conducive to...

Rawalpindi – The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has issued a notification declaring that all educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and schools (both government and private), situated within the municipal limits of Tehsil Rawalpindi, will remain closed on Monday, August 26, 2024. This closure is in observance of the Chehlum procession....

A series of heavy rains is expected to affect various regions of the country from the evening of 25th August 2024 to 29th August 2024. During this period, According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department's forecast. The following weather conditions are anticipated: Expected Weather Conditions: From 25th August to 26th August:...

All public and private schools across the province of Sindh will remain closed on August 26 (Monday) on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). Sindh Schools and Colleges Will Remain Closed on August 26 According to the notification, all educational institutions under the administrative control of the...