Where garbage dumps on roads and in alleys constantly expose residents to filth and unhygienic conditions, during the monsoon season, stagnant water on filthy streets acts as a breeding ground for flies and mosquitoes leading to the spread of various diseases. According to Professor Dr Naveed Rab Siddiqui, an entomologist, Karachi is home to five […]
Pakistan is set to display three of its aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the United Kingdom, held from July 18 to 20 at RAF Fairford, according to RIAT’s official website. This year, Pakistan will showcase the JF-17 Thunder, C-130 Hercules, and IL-78 aircraft. Notably, the JF-17 makes its debut at the […]
A high-level committee formed by the prime minister to oversee the closure and privatisation of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has reaffirmed that all operations of the corporation will be shut down by July 31 in accordance with government directives. The meeting, held in Islamabad on Wednesday, was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The committee is […]
Most of the people habitually complaining of the harsh weather or loadshedding schedule are comfortably resting on their memory foam mattresses in their air-conditioned rooms at night. However, for the homeless people spending their nights desperately seeking shelter while escaping police crackdowns, sleep takes over before they can even think about complaining. During the tenure […]
At least 27 people have lost their lives, and 46 others have been injured in rain-related incidents over the past 24 hours, Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday. According to emergency officials, at least 12 people were killed and six others injured in three separate roof collapse incidents in Lahore overnight, while other fatalities occurred in […]
Ali Abbas recently discussed how he dealt with his father and veteran actor Waseem Abbas’s second marriage to co-star Saba Hamid. Making an appearance on Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt, Ali talked about the challenges of taking care of his siblings and feeling anger towards his father. Reflecting on his difficult childhood years, Ali […]
Federal cabinet has approved a 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. The pension increase will be funded through the institution’s own resources, ensuring no additional burden on the national budget. The […]
An illegal network involved in the sale and purchase of big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards, has dismantled by Punjab Wildlife Rangers. In a series of operations, authorities recovered 23 big cats, several of them hidden in private homes. Among the seized animals were multiple lion cubs, officials confirmed. In Lahore, Wildlife Rangers have rescued five […]
Two police officers were martyred in a gun attack by terrorists in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police and government officials said on Wednesday. According to police, one terrorist was killed and two others were injured in retaliatory fire. A Kalashnikov rifle along with ammunition was recovered from the slain militant. DSP […]