At least six people lost their lives while another 10 were injured on Sunday after a three-storey building located on the Grand Trunk Road in Punjab’s Jhelum collapsed due to a gas cylinder explosion, officials said. Jhelum Deputy Commissioner Samiullah Farooq, speaking to Geo News, said six people were confirmed dead while 10 injured were recovered so far and admitted …

Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman on Sunday urged all public and non-government organisations to remain “vigilant and ready” as heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected across the country over the next 24 to 48 hours. The estimated number of people that may be impacted by rains, she said, was 0.9 million. “The highest amount of rainfall will be in Punjab’s …

The first thing you notice about eight-month-old Manahil Zeeshan is how tiny she looks on the adult-size hospital bed at the government-run Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi’s Korangi district. Her right foot is taped with a cannula, and she whimpers incessantly. “I have been in and out of the hospital for the last seven days,” …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned what he said was a social media campaign regarding an assassination attempt on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, and expressed the resolve to “crush all conspiracies” against Pakistan and state institutions. According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier said similar thinking was done …

The unethical activities and disorder of some undisciplined teachers in COMSATS University Vehari campus are on the rise and they have turned the premises into a center of immoral activities, claimed students seeking anonymity. Improper and unethical behavior of some teachers has put the future of students at stake. In COMSATS University Vehari Campus, the bad language of a few …

At least seven people were killed and 14 others were injured on Saturday when a vehicle’s gas cylinder exploded near the Government College of Commerce in the Bhalwal tehsil of Punjab’s Sargodha district, rescue officials said. According to a statement issued by Rescue 1122 Control Room, seven people were killed on the spot while 14 others were injured, out of …

Pakistan and Switzerland inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday in Bhurban, solidifying their commitment to foster cooperation in the domain of disaster management. The agreement was formally signed by Switzerland Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, who is on a visit to Pakistan, and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. The signing ceremony took place …

ISLAMABAD: A local court Saturday upheld the maintainability of the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ), Islamabad, Humayun Dilawar, announced the reserved verdict, with the hearing set to take place on July 12. The witnesses have also been summoned on the same day. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had, on …

As the electricity shortfall sustains, the country continues to suffer from long hours of load shedding in various areas. According to the National Power Control Center, the electricity shortfall is 6,200 megawatts. The total production is 20,200MW, while the demand is 26,500MW. The rural areas are experiencing outages of 12 hours, while the urban areas are without power for six to …

The seventh death anniversary of prominent philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi is being observed on Saturday (today). It has been seven years since Edhi left this mortal world, but his indelible imprints continue to inspire and guide countless individuals. July 8 marks a significant day in the hearts and minds of millions around the world as they remember the …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday lodged a money laundering case against Ijazul Haq, the chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z). The case, initiated under the direction of the Director General of FIA and based on the findings of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), involves 23 individuals, including former Members of Parliament Ghulam Murtaza and Ghazala Shaheen The registered …

Judge Abher Gul Khan of the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday ordered acquittal of another 23 activists associated with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in a case related to rioting and arson. The court concluded that the prosecution could not prove the charges against the suspects. The case was registered at Chung police station in 2021. Among those acquitted were activists …

Among these products, the price of milk, wheat flour, sugar, long cloth has increased; Vegetable ghee fell, while electricity and firewood prices remained unchanged. The price of a 20 kg wheat flour bag now stands at Rs 2,746.36, up from Rs 2,639.51 per bag in the week before Eid. PBS did not release data for the week ending June 29, …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has warned its employees about a ransomware attack that it said was “trying to steal information” through phishing methods, it emerged on Friday. The letter, dated July 6, titled “Cyber Security Alert” and written by ECP Information Security Specialist Naveed Ahmed Kandhir shared a screengrab of an email sent to an ECP official that …

A drone carrying drugs crashed on Friday in the Halloki area of Lahore’s Kahna town on Friday, Aaj News reported.  The drone, carrying 6kgs of heroin, crashed near Balloki Kahna in Rasoolpura. Police said that the drone’s size was larger than usual. It crashed into the fields of a land-owner identified as Rozdar. Police said that it took the drone …

Rallies were organised across the country on Friday to protest of the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden as the nation observed “Youm-i-Taqaddus-i-Quran” (Quran Sanctity Day). Last week, a man had desecrated the Holy Quran in Sweden’s capital Stockholm, resulting in strong condemnation from several Muslim states, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the European Union, Pope Francis and …

At least 50 people, including eight children, have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains that have lashed Pakistan since last month, officials said on Friday. The summer monsoon brings South Asia 70-80 per cent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. It is vital for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and food …

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Friday directed PTI Chairman Imran Khan to become part of the investigation into five cases registered in connection with violence in the country on May 9. The cases in question concern the attacks on Jinnah House, Askari Tower, the Shadman Town police station, vandalism at the PML-N office in Model Town, and the setting …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the recently-announced International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would pave way for reforms and restructuring of Pakistan’s economy. “Hopefully, this programme will be through and a nine-month insurance will be available to Pakistan,” said Shehbaz as he addressed the launch ceremony of the social protection account under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) …

Justice Musarrat Hilali on Friday took her oath as a Supreme Court judge and formally became the country’s second woman judge to reach the apex court following Justice Ayesha Malik. Chief Umar Ata Bandial administered the oath to Justice Hilali in a ceremony held at the ceremonial hall of the top court. Meanwhile, the legal fraternity, apex court judges and …

The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) has strongly criticized the Federal Government for hastily presenting the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Bill 2023 during a recent Federal Cabinet meeting. FAPUASA, including its provincial chapters, President Dr. Kaleemullah Bareach, and members of the Executive Council, issued a joint statement expressing their concerns. They emphasized that the decision to …

Various videos on social media show the snow-capped Babusar Top. The roads are also covered in snow, causing loss of traction for the vehicles. The snowfall is accompanied by a relentless blizzard, causing poor visibility. Due to terrible driving conditions, travelers have stopped by the roadside, while those making their way to the Babusar Pass have been stopped midway. The …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan wants to improve its bilateral relations with the United States in various fields, noting that relations between the countries have “returned to normal”. Speaking at a function organized to celebrate the 247th Independence Day of the United States, he said, the news that Pakistan and the US made serious efforts to …

Electricity outages of 13 to 14 hours a day expected across country; LESCO records fall in electricity demand from 4,400MW to 3,600MW As the nation continues to grapple with an intense heat wave, citizens will face power outages for several hours a day due to the shortfall in electricity generation, reaching 6,705 megawatts. The power outages will continue for 14 …

Due to heavy rains in various parts of the country, there is a risk of flooding in rivers Chenab, Sutlej and Ravi. The National Disaster Management Authority held a flood management meeting on the current situation arising out of the torrential rains. Issued precautionary measures at the Karachi Airport after forecast of heavy rain and wind with thunderstorm in Karachi …

Four people have been killed in a roof collapse incident of a house in the Chungi Amar Sidhu area of Lahore due to heavy rain. Rescue sources said the roof had been weakened due to torrential rain in the city a day before. They added that the four were trapped under the debris, while one person was pulled out alive. …

A Pakistan Army major was martyred on Wednesday night during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber tribal district’s Shakhas area. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the operation on reported presence of terrorists. ‘‘While establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes of terrorists was underway, a party of terrorists was spotted by Major Abdullah …

Alamgir Khan Tareen, the owner of PSL franchise Multan Sultans and brother of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party chief Jahangir Tareen, passed away at the age of 63. The PSL team made the announcement on Twitter. While the police are yet to make an official statement, some news reports suggested Alamgir may have taken his own life at his residence in Lahore’s Gulberg …

The participants strongly advocated against using such groups for political engineering and called for the immediate disarmament of society to reduce the potential threat of violence during the upcoming elections. Additionally, the seminar shed light on the ‘economy of terrorism’, which has perpetuated the threat of terrorism in the country. Participants recognized the need to investigate and address the financial …

It is uncertain whether the same four directors from part 2 will return or if new directors will be brought on board for Lust Stories 3 Following the success of Lust Stories in 2018, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashi Dua Sara, and Netflix recently introduced its second installment with directors Konkona Sen Sharma, R Balki, Sujoy Ghosh, and Amit Ravindernath Sharma at …

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been granted permission by the Supreme Court (SC) to proceed with the appointment of 205 new professionals, while the recruitment of 45 others has been postponed. A two-member SC bench comprising Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Ayesha A Malik, heard the case filed by PIA, seeking approval for the recruitment of 250 individuals, …

The federal government on Wednesday appointed Afzal Mehmood Butt as Inspector General of the of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) police. Butt replaced Dar Ali Khan who was serving on the post. Sources claimed the committee comprised Ahsan Iqbal, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman. The development came after GB chief court disqualified then-chief minister Khalid Khurshid – who is part of Pakistan …

At least three soldiers embraced martyrdom and 10 citizens were injured in a suicide attack near a checkpoint in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on Wednesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the suicide bomber detonated himself near the Talha check post. The powerful explosion claimed the lives of three Pakistan Army soldiers while causing injuries …

Inflation in the US rose significantly in 2021 but fell faster than in much of Europe. This is partly because Europe has more significant exposure to the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has sharply pushed up food and energy prices. But removing those volatile prices, so-called core inflation looks stubborn in many countries. This underscores the common problem …

Heavy rain hurt Pakistan Wednesday, causing deaths, flooding roads and disrupting life in areas where residents are already struggling to recover from last summer’s floods that affected 33 million people and killed 1,739, officials said. Six people died in weather-related incidents in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province, officials said. At least 24 people have died in weather-related incidents …

A Polish mountaineer has died after summiting the world’s ninth-highest peak, officials said Tuesday, becoming the first casualty reported in Pakistan’s climbing season. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said Pawel Tomasz Kopec died Monday from “acute altitude sickness” while descending from the 8,125-metre (26,656-foot) Nanga Parbat, considered one of the world’s most perilous climbs with a reported one-in-five fatality rate. …

In response to Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that all nations should avoid using terrorism for diplomatic point-scoring and noted that militancy was a key obstacle in the way of regional peace. The prime minister’s statement came during his address to the 23rd meeting of the SCO …

Acting president and Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday issued an order increasing the monthly salaries of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) and other Supreme Court judges to Rs1.2 million and Rs1.1m, respectively. The order issued by Sanjrani dated July 3, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, said that the changes would come into effect at once …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, should be condemned in “clear and unambiguous terms”. He made the remarks while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) virtual summit hosted by India. Russia and China were also among the other countries attending the meeting. “SCO member states have a shared interest in ensuring …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday overturned the ruling of a sessions court wherein it had rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s petition to declare the Toshkhana case inadmissible. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq pronounced the verdict reserved on June 23 on a petition filed by the former prime minister, challenging the Toshakhana trial proceedings. The verdict came …