Air pollution levels have started rising across multiple cities of Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore, triggering concern among residents, health experts, and environmental authorities. According to data shared by a global environmental monitoring website, Gujranwala recorded the highest pollution level with particulate matter reaching 658 units. Rahim Yar Khan followed with 351 units, Faisalabad…
Food safety authorities carried out a major operation in Lahore, destroying 1,400 kilograms of expired frozen meat during inspections in the Kahna Nau and Sundar Road areas. The crackdown was conducted by teams of the Punjab Food Authority as part of their ongoing efforts to ensure safe food standards and protect public health across the…
The centuries-old tradition of waking people for sehri during Ramadan is gradually disappearing as modern technology replaces the role once played by traditional drum-beating callers. Mobile phone alarms, digital clocks, and smart devices have made it easier for people to manage prayer and meal times on their own, leaving little room for this cultural practice…
Pakistani airstrikes have killed more than 80 terrorists and destroyed seven militant camps along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in a major retaliatory operation, security sources confirmed on Sunday. The strikes were carried out in response to a series of deadly attacks inside Pakistan, including suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu. According to the Ministry of…
A key militant commander was killed during a gun battle after a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team was ambushed by armed militants in Bannu on Sunday, officials confirmed. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in the region. According to CTD officials, the investigation team was traveling to identify a…
Karachi Blast Turns Deadly as High-Rise Fire Claims Teen’s Life A tragic gas cylinder explosion in Karachi turned deadly after a massive fire broke out in a residential high-rise building in North Nazimabad on Sunday. The powerful blast resulted in the death of a teenage boy and left five others injured, several of them in…
The Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s authority to impose sales tax on construction services, dismissing challenges filed by contractors and service providers against the provincial law. The ruling relates to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales Tax on Services Act, 2022, which introduced a 2 percent sales tax on various construction-related services. These…
A shortage of the meningococcal vaccine in Peshawar has created serious problems for people planning to travel abroad. Many residents have reported that the vaccine, which is mandatory for entry into several countries under international health regulations, is currently unavailable at government health centers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the provincial capital. The meningococcal vaccine…
The federal government has announced a fixed wheat price of Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms in a bid to support farmers and stabilize market rates across Pakistan. The decision was taken during a meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee, which reviewed the current wheat stock situation and future procurement plans. The meeting was chaired by…
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out targeted airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan in response to recent militant attacks inside Pakistan. The operations were launched after intelligence reports confirmed that several terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory were behind deadly assaults in different parts of the country. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq…
