A Metro bus operating on the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus route caught fire early in the morning near the Sixth Road Metro Station in Rawalpindi, causing temporary suspension of Metro bus services in the area. According to rescue officials, the fire broke out while the bus was parked or stationary near the station. Fortunately, no passengers or…
The governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh have officially announced four public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Adha, extending the festive break from Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, May 29. According to official notifications issued by both provincial governments, all government offices and public institutions operating under the provincial administrations will remain closed…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged nationwide protests across multiple cities on Friday, including Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore, against the imprisonment of former prime minister Imran Khan, rising inflation and increasing fuel prices. The protests were organised despite the enforcement of Section 144 and strict police arrangements aimed at limiting public gatherings. A day earlier, PTI and…
The evacuation and deportation process of illegally residing foreign nationals in Punjab is continuing under strict security arrangements, according to officials from the Punjab Police. Authorities confirmed that more than 35,000 illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, have so far been deported from various districts across the province, including Lahore. According to the Punjab Police…
The federal government has announced a major reduction in petroleum prices, providing relief to consumers across Pakistan. According to an official statement issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol prices have been reduced by Rs6 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices have been cut by Rs6.8 per litre. The revised fuel prices officially came into effect…
The Sindh government has officially imposed a ban on the transportation of wheat to other provinces in an effort to protect local food supplies, prevent hoarding, and control rising wheat prices across the province. The decision was approved during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Syed Murad Ali Shah. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated…
Police in Karachi arrested eight members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in multiple short-term kidnapping incidents across different parts of the city. According to investigators, the suspects targeted citizens for ransom and carried out operations while posing as law enforcement officials. Authorities revealed that a serving inspector from the Excise Department was also allegedly…
Islamabad Traffic Police has finalised a comprehensive traffic management plan for Eid ul Adha cattle markets across the federal capital to ensure smooth traffic flow during the busy holiday season. Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk announced that more than 350 traffic officers and personnel will be deployed under the special Eid traffic arrangement. The…
Heavy rainfall in northern Pakistan triggered landslides and mudflows that blocked the Karakoram Highway at multiple locations, severely disrupting traffic and transport operations in the region. According to officials from the National Highway Authority, the highway has been completely closed for all types of traffic between Boshidas and Tatta Pani after large amounts of debris…
A targeted shooting in Muzaffarabad left Kashmiri educationist Arjumand Gulzar Dar critically injured on Thursday, according to police and eyewitnesses. The suspected attacker was arrested within about 30 minutes of the incident during a police operation in the area. Dar, who originally belonged to Pulwama district in Indian-occupied Kashmir, had moved to Pakistan in 2018…
