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Heavy rain created a landslide, resulting in the collapse of the Mahandri Bridge. The traffic comes to a halt between Balakot and the connecting route to Kaghan Naran. Commuters are trapped, while tourists have been advised to avoid the area for the next five days. Repairing will take between five...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Education has extended holidays for all federal government educational institutions until August 4. This decision comes in response to the ongoing extreme heatwave. A notification issued by the ministry highlighted the health and safety concerns for students and staff due to the severe heat conditions....

Hyderabad, July 29, 2024 — The Grain Seeds & Oil Merchants' Association, Anaj Mandi Hyderabad, has declared a strike on July 31, 2024, in response to the recent increases in taxes and electricity bills. The decision was announced following a meeting chaired by President Haji Haroon Memon, where all members...

The Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa neutralized five terrorists in three separate operations. These operations highlight the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region and the sacrifices made by our brave security personnel. In Mohmand District, a joint intelligence-based operation targeted a terrorist hideout. Three terrorists, including Kharji, known...

KARACHI: The Wholesaler and Grocers Association declared a three-day strike starting July 31 to protest the withholding tax imposed in the 2024-25 budget. This move comes as a response to what the association deems an 'unjust' tax. Grocery shops, grain markets, and wholesale markets will remain closed until August 2....

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more rain and thundershowers across the country over the next three days. Weather Update: PMD Predicts More Rains Across the Country According to the latest weather update, the Met Office has informed us that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate the Arabian...

ISLAMABAD – The federal government is likely to reduce petrol prices by Rs 3 per litre for the first half of August, according to sources. Petrol Prices in Pakistan likely to cut from 1st August 2024 High-speed diesel (HSD) prices are also set to drop by around Rs 8.50 per...

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stark warning to consumers. In an official statement shared on social media, the PTA urged the public to exercise extreme caution when purchasing mobile phones from the market. The PTA's alert highlights the risk of cloned or duplicate mobile devices. To...

Starting Sunday morning, gas supply will be suspended for 24 hours in half of Karachi According to a Sui Southern spokesperson, the shutdown, affecting both domestic and industrial consumers, is due to the joining of transmission pipeline work. The impacted areas include: Surjani Town Manghopir Qasba Town Orangi North Karachi...

ISLAMABAD: Police Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami Supporters Amid D-Chowk Sit-In several Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) supporters have been arrested nationwide as the police launched a crackdown during the sit-in at D-Chowk. In Islamabad, numerous JI workers on their way to D-Chowk were detained and taken to unknown locations in prisoner vans. The administration...

A fire broke out in Kashif Center on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi, engulfing the structure in flames. Eight fire brigade vehicles are currently at the scene. The blaze started in the Kashif Center building, with initial reports indicating a short circuit in the wiring as the cause. The building reportedly lacks...

Jamat-e-Islami Ameer Hafiz Naeem is currently in Islamabad and has shared a video statement urging all workers to arrive in the city by 5 pm today. Hafiz Naeem mentioned that the government has blocked all major roads leading to Islamabad. However, he stated that the sit-in (Dharna) will take place...