Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry A late-night police check in Defence Housing Authority spiralled into a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, triggering an arrest, viral videos and a formal inquiry into the incident. The incident took place between Thursday and Friday…
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday issued a weather alert warning of widespread dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms and strong winds in the northwestern parts of the country from May 2. In its advisory, the department said a fresh westerly…
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts LAHORE: Despite repeated austerity announcements by the Punjab government, including a 50% cut in fuel expenses and parking of unnecessary official vehicles, public doubts persist. Citizens question why large numbers of green number plate vehicles are still seen on highways, outside offices,…
At least 40 people-including women, children, elderly citizens-were injured during April after being by stray bullets KARACHI: The unchecked use of firearms in the city continues to endanger citizens’ lives, with people feeling unsafe both on the streets and even inside their homes due to bullets fired from unknown directions. According to a report, at…
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour Says children around the world continue to die at an alarming rate, with 5.6 million deaths recorded last year. PHOTO: FILE Four in every ten children aged between 12 and 36 months living in high-risk areas across seven cities in…
LAHORE: Passenger traffic has sharply declined at airports across Pakistan amid rising IranUS tensions and surging jet fuel prices, with aviation activity at Allama Iqbal International Airport reduced to a trickle, limited largely to Hajj pilgrims and a small number of essential travellers. Despite a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East, the fallout has continued…
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country Energy Minister Awais Leghari speaking in a video message. SCREENGRAB Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Friday announced the end of load management across the country following the arrival of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes. In a video message posted…
Families of the crew members expressed deep concern over the safety of their loved ones ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said that it was in contact with the Somali government over the hostage crisis involving Pakistani sailors aboard a hijacked oil tanker, adding that it believed the crew members were safe. During his weekly…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation is expected to edge higher in April as the Ministry of Finance projects it in the range of 8-9%, as supply chain disruptions and global uncertainty continue to exert pressure on prices despite signs of macroeconomic stability. In its Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for April 2026, the ministry warned that inflationary…
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions A signing ceremony was held in Sanaya where institutions from Pakistan and China signed two memoranda of understanding and an agreement. PHOTO: PPP Pakistan and China on Friday signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and a joint venture…