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The Sindh government has tightened security by deploying police and Rangers at various key locations across Karachi, including Gora Qubrustan, as part of heightened security measures in response to the planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. PTI had announced a demonstration against the recent constitutional amendment, intending to gather at Empress...

The Government of Punjab has issued a notification announcing the closure of all public and private sector colleges and universities across the province on Friday, October 18, 2024. This decision comes in light of recent student protests that erupted across various Punjab Colleges branches nationwide. The protests, sparked by a...

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck 51 kilometers south of Jurm, Afghanistan, sending tremors through various areas of Pakistan, including Malakand, Swat, Mingora, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. According to the intial reports, The tremors were felt in twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi) however, the intensity was higher in Malakand, Swat and Peshawar....

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has declared a nationwide protest on Friday 18, October 2024, against proposed constitutional amendments and what it describes as mistreatment of its founder, Imran Khan. During a political committee meeting led by Barrister Gohar, PTI announced plans to mobilize all regional and local units to stage...

The Islamabad Administration has issued a notification to Metro Bus (BRT) department that Metro bus service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi including all the feeder routes will remain suspended on 17 October 2024. According to the notification, The decision to suspend metro bus service prevailed due security concers and Shanghai Cooperation...

A significant step towards improving administrative efficiency, a dedicated passport facilitation desk was inaugurated by Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah. The new desk aims to expedite the passport application process for assembly members and secretariat employees, making travel arrangements more convenient and efficient. The establishment of this desk...

Nine police officers, including SHO Eidgah, have been suspended for misconduct towards women and journalists during a protest outside Karachi Press Club. The suspended officers are identified as SHO Zaheer Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Afan, Syed Ameen, Naila Rehman, Bibi Maryam, Ayesha Rehman, Misbah Rashid, Bibi Aamna, and Hina Gul. DIG...

Punjab Police arrested a security guard from a private college in the Gulberg area of Lahore on Sunday, following accusations of sexual assault on a first-year student. The suspect, identified as Aun, reportedly fled the scene after the incident surfaced on social media, but he was apprehended within 10 hours...

The Islamabad Traffic Police have announced a traffic management plan in anticipation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, scheduled for 14-16 October 2024. Several major roads in Islamabad will face closures and diversions during these days to facilitate the event and ensure security. Road Closures: Malpur to Kashmir Chowk,...

Three carriages of the Karachi Express derailed at Hyderabad Railway Station today while en route to Lahore. The incident caused a temporary halt in train operations, leading to delays for passengers. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. Authorities quickly arrived on the scene to manage the situation and...

KARACHI: In an official notification dated October 12, 2024, the Commissioner Karachi Division, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has imposed a five-day ban on public gatherings, protests, demonstrations, sit-ins, and rallies within Karachi Division. The decision follows a request from the Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi Range, citing potential security issues,...

The Islamabad Traffic Police has devised a comprehensive traffic diversion plan to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic during the SCO Conference on October 14, 15, and 16, 2024. Over 1,100 traffic officers will be deployed to manage traffic throughout the city. Read More: Islamabad to Suspend Weekly Bazaars Due...