Rain emergency declared as Lahore experiences its ‘wettest day’ in 44 years.
Lahore got the greatest rainfall in 44 years today (Thursday), causing floods in low-lying regions. The Punjab government declared a rain emergency in Lahore. According to statistics, the airport received a stunning 337mm of rainfall. Nishtar Town received 227mm of rain, followed by Gulshan-e-Ravi with 210mm, Lakhsmi Chowk with 191mm,Continue Reading
PM Shehbaz extends power bill due date by ten days
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked power distribution firms to extend the payment deadline for electricity bills by ten days. According to a statement from the Power Division, the due date for paying power bills in July and August 2024 will be extended by ten days. According toContinue Reading
MQM will meet Shehbaz Sharif to discuss special funding and electricity bills
ISLAMABAD – A team from Pakistan’s Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is due to meet with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif today (Thursday). According to sources, the group to meet with the prime minister will include Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal. The meeting’s expected themes are electricity bills and the paymentContinue Reading
In the second session of talks, the JI presents its demands to the government committee
ISLAMABAD – On Wednesday, the Jamat-e-Islami and the government convened a second round of discussion. The JI had presented its demands to the governmental committee and stated that it was dedicated to continuing the peaceful demonstration. Liaquat Baloch, speaking to the media following the meeting, stated that protest and dialogueContinue Reading
PTI plans rally near Swabi Interchange on August 5: CM Gandapur
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced a rally under the direction of PTI founder Imran Khan. The rally will be place on August 5. CM Gandapur announced in a video message that the PTI would host a rally at Swabi Interchange. The PTI founderContinue Reading
Necta bans two additional organisations
Two accused terrorist organisations have been banned. Following clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Necta added both organisations to the list of prohibited organisations. The Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group and Majeed Brigade were declared illegal following a two-year period of thorough monitoring. Related posts: No related posts.Continue Reading
Vandalism case: Imran and Qureshi will appear via video link on September 7
ISLAMABAD – On Wednesday, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) ordered jail authorities to present Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and deputy chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi via video link in a vandalism case on September 7. ATC judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the vandalism case against Khan and Qureshi. JudgeContinue Reading
Political leaders perceive Haniyeh’s assassination as a blow to the Palestinian cause
Rawalpindi/Lahore – Jamat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Sirajul Haq, and Pakistan Muslim League-N Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed have offered their condolences on the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In a message on X, JI Emir Hafiz Naeem stated that Ismail Haniyeh’s migration and martyrdom were a tribute to Allah.Continue Reading
Monsoon rainfall will intensify till August 5, and the Chenab river is at risk of flooding, according to PMD DG
ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Mahr Sahibzada Khan projected on Wednesday that the country would continue to get rainfall till August 5, with a focus on the Chenab River, which is anticipated to face an alarming condition. Speaking to PTV, he stated that the Chenab river willContinue Reading
Lahore: Cylinder explosion in hotel injures seven
LAHORE – Seven people were critically hurt when a cylinder exploded in a hotel in Lahore, the provincial capital. According to reports, the cylinder explosion occurred on the premises of the Mochi Gate police station in Lahore. A cylinder unexpectedly exploded in the hotel, burning seven people. After receiving wordContinue Reading