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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...

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...