Dua Sehar, Author at Daily Soon Times

Faisalabad Launches Smart Public Transport App with EV Battery-Swapping Plans

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

The Faisalabad administration has unveiled a new smart public transport initiative featuring the Faisalabad Public Transport App and plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery-swapping network. The project aims to modernize public transportation, improve commuter convenience, and promote environmentally friendly travel across the Faisalabad Division. According to Commissioner Faisalabad and President of the Faisalabad…

50,000 Cusecs Water Surge Triggers Low-Level Flood in Ravi River

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

A low-level flood has been reported in the Ravi River near Kamalia after water levels rose significantly at the Mil Fatyana point. Authorities have intensified monitoring and emergency preparedness measures as approximately 50,000 cusecs of water continue flowing downstream. According to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Irrigation, officials are closely monitoring river conditions to detect any…

Oil Prices Near $110 Per Barrel as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Global crude oil prices have surged this week as escalating US-Iran tensions and ongoing geopolitical conflicts raised fresh concerns over global energy supplies. The uncertainty has pushed physical crude cargo prices to their highest levels in nearly two months, with some shipments approaching $110 per barrel. Crude oil cargoes across the Middle East, Europe, and…

OGDCL Confirms Pakistan’s First Lithium Discovery in Geothermal Brine

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has confirmed Pakistan’s first-ever lithium discovery in underground geothermal formation water, also known as geothermal brine. The breakthrough marks a significant milestone for the country’s energy and mineral exploration sector and could open new opportunities in the global clean energy industry. The discovery was made under OGDCL’s…

Iqbal Afridi Claims Imran Khan Said PTI Ignored His Instructions

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member of the National Assembly Iqbal Afridi has claimed that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan told him that members of the party were not following his instructions. According to a video statement shared on social media by PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan, Afridi said he met Imran Khan at…

Uzma Bukhari Says PPP Resents Punjab’s Development Progress

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is critical of Punjab because it is unable to accept the province’s rapid development under the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government. Responding to recent statements by PPP spokespersons, Bukhari stated that the Punjab government is utilizing public funds for the welfare and…

Sindh Cabinet Approves Increase in Conveyance Allowance for Government Employees

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

The Sindh Cabinet has approved an increase in the conveyance allowance for provincial government employees in Grades 1 to 16, providing financial relief amid rising transportation costs. Announcing the decision after a cabinet meeting, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the provincial government had approved several key initiatives aimed at improving governance, public welfare,…

PAC Reveals Rs1.06 Billion HESCO Payroll Embezzlement Scam

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has uncovered an alleged Rs1.06 billion embezzlement at the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) involving salary payments to ghost employees and retired staff. According to an audit report reviewed by the committee, salaries were continuously paid to non-existent employees and individuals who had already retired, resulting in…

Punjab Launches Drone Surveillance for Real-Time Flood Monitoring

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

The Punjab government has launched a drone-based flood surveillance system for the first time to strengthen flood management and improve early warning capabilities across the province. The initiative aims to monitor rivers, barrages, and headworks in real time, enabling authorities to detect rising water levels before floodwaters reach populated areas. According to a Punjab government…

Heavy Monsoon Rains Paralyse Lahore, Roads and Underpasses Flooded

Dua Sehar1 week ago02 mins

Heavy monsoon rains have paralysed Lahore, causing widespread urban flooding, severe traffic congestion, and waterlogging across the city. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Lahore received 343 millimetres of rainfall in the past 48 hours, triggering warnings of urban flooding during the ongoing second spell of the monsoon. Despite emergency drainage operations by…