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ISLAMABAD: Tragedy struck in the F-11/2 sector of Islamabad as two women and one man lost their lives after consuming toxic alcohol during a dance party at a residential flat. The incident took place at Al-Safa Heights, where the three individuals were reportedly enjoying a party. During the gathering, the...

KARACHI: A powerful explosion ripped through a sewerage line near the Super Highway in Karachi’s Sabzi Mandi area, causing chaos and sending motorcycles flying into the air. The blast, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, resulted in significant damage to vehicles and sparked widespread panic among local...

HYDERABAD: Jeay Sindh Mahaz-Riaz (JSM-R) Chairman Riaz Ali Chandio has voiced strong opposition to any proposed amendments to the Irsa Act, declaring that these changes threaten the rights and resources of Sindh. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Chandio announced a province-wide protest on September 22, followed by a shutter-down...

ISLAMABAD: Life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi resumed its usual pace on Monday as authorities removed containers from all entry and exit points, restoring normal traffic flow and public transportation services across both cities. Key routes, including the M1 and M2 motorways, are now fully operational, allowing smooth travel for commuters....

KARACHI: Syed Abdullah, an anchor associated with various private news channels in Karachi, lost his life in a severe traffic accident on Shara-e-Faisal, as reported by ARY News on Sunday. According to police officials, the incident occurred when a vehicle veered off course and collided with a footpath. The impact...

The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has announced the closure of a critical road in the Diamer district due to severe flash floods in the Lal Pari area. The floods have triggered mudflows, landslides, and debris accumulation, leading to multiple road blockages. According to an official notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner...

ISLAMABAD: The Sangjani police have issued strict orders to close all hotels, guest houses, and restaurants from September 8 to September 9. The directive specifies that no accommodation, food, or other services should be provided during this period. ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally scheduled for today in the...

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to hold a large-scale rally in Islamabad today, as preparations reach their peak. The city’s entry and exit points have been sealed off, and containers have been strategically placed across various locations in anticipation of the gathering. Security concerns intensified when law enforcement...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has accepted the resignation of Omar Ayub from his position as the party's Secretary General. Speaking to the media, Omar Ayub stated, "I had requested the Senate opposition leader to submit my resignation to the Founding Chairman during their meeting. I am grateful to...

Islamabad authorities have released a traffic plan for the upcoming PTI Jalsa scheduled to take place on Sunday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Sangjani. For Islamabad residents, only the new Margalla Avenue/Iran Avenue will be open for access to the venue, while all other routes from the city...

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revoked the banking license of Industrial Development Bank Limited (IDBL) and ordered its de-scheduling after the bank went into liquidation. The cancellation, effective from February 2, 2024, was announced in a notification issued by the SBP's Banking Policy and Regulations Department. Citing...

The Government of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on September 17, 2024, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1446 A.H.). A notification has been issued by the Cabinet Division in this regard, stating, "It is declared that 17th September 2024 (Tuesday) shall be a public holiday on...