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The Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a significant monsoon spell from August 14 to 18, with the heaviest rainfall expected on Independence Day. A robust monsoon is anticipated to advance into Upper Parts from August 14th, driven by favorable currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. The Monsoon...

The Accountability Court in Karachi has approved the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) request to withdraw the reference against former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The case pertained to allegations of illegal recruitment in Pakistan State Oil (PSO). During a recent hearing, the Accountability Court reviewed the reference concerning alleged illegal...

Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, former chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been placed under military custody following the initiation of disciplinary action against him. The Pakistan Army, as part of its internal accountability mechanism, has commenced a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) to address the charges brought against...

Pakistan's most decent and beautiful Motorcycle, VLEKTRA, has successfully completed the first-ever intercity journey covering a distance of 180 kilometers distance from Karachi to Hyderabad. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the advancement of electric mobility in the country. This historic ride, which took place on Sunday, covered a...

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) successfully seized a total of 157.8 kilograms of drugs and apprehended six individuals, according to a spokesperson from ANF Headquarters. The operations, conducted across various regions of Pakistan, demonstrate the agency's ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and ensuring public safety. Seizure Details The first operation...

The petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease by as much as Rs 12 per liter starting from August 15, 2024. This forecast is based on the recent fluctuations in global oil prices and insights from industry experts. According to preliminary calculations, the price of petrol is expected to...

DI KHAN: Gilani Town was struck by tragedy on Saturday when an explosion rocked a residential house, leaving one person dead and four others, including a woman, injured. The incident, which occurred due to the explosion of an air conditioner compressor, has sent shockwaves through the local community. According to...

BALAKOT: The Mahandri Bridge which was recently destroyed by floods has been successfully rebuilt, reopening the route to the Kaghan Valley. The credit goes to Pakistan Army and The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) of rebuilding of a vital connectivity Mahandri Bridge to the region. 14-day closure of Khan valley Road...

Pakistan's railway sector has achieved a milestone, 40 freight wagons have been successfully manufactured, batched, and commissioned recently. These wagons, produced locally with advanced Chinese technologies, mark a notable achievement in the country's industrial capabilities. The production was facilitated through technology transfer from Baotou Beifang Chuangye Co., Ltd., a subsidiary...

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced a special Independence day discount offer to commemorate Pakistan's Independence Day, for its domestic flights. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline is offering a 14% discount on all domestic flight tickets booked between August 1 and August 14, 2022. The discounted fares will...

In an effort to ensure public peace and tranquillity, the district administration of Islamabad has banned the sale of horns and whistles, commonly known as bajas, within the limits of the capital city. The ban, effective for 10 days, effective from August 8. The notification stated, "The stock, sale, purchase,...

Bhakkar: Sunday, 11th August, on Jhang Road near Mankera, Bhakkar, where a bus collided with a car, resulting in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including three children. The victims were members of the same family, traveling from Mankera to visit their relatives. Rescue officials responded swiftly to the scene,...