Since February, authorities have imposed a series of new taxes and charges at border crossings and within the country. These measures have impacted over 60,000 people, particularly in remote areas where humanitarian operations are already limited. This number is expected to rise to 145,000 by the end of May if the measures remain in place….
Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45, and struck at least 20 facilities. Just this past Saturday alone, missile attacks damaged four thermal power plants critical for electricity generation. Two of the plants are located in western Ukraine, far from the frontline. Previous…
Peshawar: During the recent rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10 people died and 14 were injured due to accidents in three days. In its report, the PDMA has stated that the dead include 6 men, 2 women and 2 children, while the injured include 5 men, 2 women and seven children, a total of 56 due…
Karachi: The Special Anti-Terrorism Court sentenced 4 criminals involved in the murder of MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi to life imprisonment. A special court in the Anti-Terrorism Complex in Karachi Central Jail pronounced the verdict in the murder case of MQM leader Ali Raza Abidi. The prosecution was able to prove the crime. The court…
In 2023, approximately 17 children were sexually abused every week. Lahore: According to the data provided by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in 2023, the number of incidents of violence against children in the province of Punjab remained alarmingly high, which requires the immediate attention of the concerned institutions. According to the data, a…
Islamabad: K Electric has submitted a 9-month fuel price adjustment request that includes a power price hike for 7 months and a reduction for two months. July 2023 to March 2024 Request filed under FCA. K Electric has sought an increase of 7 months under the FCA while requesting a reduction of only 2 months….
Karachi: The weather is likely to remain hot and dry in Shahr Quaid during the next 3 days, but there is no possibility of heat wave. According to the forecast of the Early Warning Center of the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature may be recorded at 39 degrees today, while the maximum temperature may exceed…
Lahore: Punjab government’s decision not to buy wheat from farmers was challenged in the Lahore High Court. The petition has been filed by Farhat Manzoor Chandio Advocate in which Chief Secretary Punjab and others have been made parties. The petition states that the government is bound to purchase wheat from the farmers at the government…
IB, FIA, PTA and PEMRA had filed petitions before Justice Babar to recuse himself from the audio leaks case. The Islamabad High Court dismissed the petitions of the institutions related to the separation of Justice Babar Sattar from the audio leaks case with a fine of five lakh rupees. The audio leaks case was heard…
The relatives reached the police station with the bridegroom’s sherwani Karachi: On the day of the wedding, the police arrested the bride, against whom a unique protest took place outside the Jamshed Quarter police station. The relatives reached the police station with the bride’s sherwani and shouted slogans. On the other hand, the bride’s relatives…
