68 h. ago LHC takes action against cruelty in private zoos and circuses

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Punjab Wildlife Department and other relevant authorities over the inhumane treatment of wild animals in private zoos and traveling circuses. This follows a public interest petition filed by the Environmental & Animal Rights Consultants (EARC), highlighting the cruel captivity of wild animals like lions, […]

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3 d. ago Thunderstorm, Rain Expected Across Punjab Until June 16: PDMA

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning for thunderstorms and rain across most districts of Punjab starting this evening and lasting until June 16. The advisory, issued on Friday, predicts strong winds, dusty gusts, and intermittent showers in regions including Lahore, Narowal, Sargodha, Jhang, Mianwali, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. The alert […]

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3 d. ago NDMA predicts rain, windstorms in several parts of the country

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an advisory ahead of the predicted cloudy weather, scattered rain, and windstorms between Friday and Wednesday (June 13-16) in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, the Potohar region, and upper Punjab. An impact-based weather advisory issued by NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has urged the public to take precautions and stay […]

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1 week ago Electricity prices reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit for Karachi consumers

The electricity price for Karachi has been reduced by Rs. 2.99 per unit, offering much-needed relief to consumers. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issued separate notifications regarding monthly electricity price adjustments for different regions. While Karachi benefits from this price cut, electricity prices across the rest of Pakistan have increased by Rs. 0.93 […]

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2 w. ago Authorities issue heatwave and flood warnings as temperatures soar

LAHORE: Amid soaring temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius and early monsoon rains, authorities have issued multiple advisories urging emergency preparedness across several regions. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced a five-day heatwave alert for Punjab, with southern districts including Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, and Multan under a “Heatwave Emergency.” Central Punjab […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s First Professionally Run Sports Management Organization Secures Sports TV Channel

ISLAMABAD: In a ceremony held at its headquarters, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued sports satellite tv channel license to Strawberry Sports Management, country’s first professionally run sports management organization. The organization secured the sports satellite tv channel license through a competitive bidding process. Chairman PEMRA, Mr. Saleem Baig Mirza, shared, ”We are delighted […]

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2 w. ago Global heating crisis: 70% chance of surpassing 1.5°C in next four years, warns UN

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that there is a 70% chance the world’s average temperature will exceed the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold during the period 2025 to 2029. This projection is part of the latest annual report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN agency responsible for climate and […]

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2 w. ago Beware of These Illegal Housing Societies in Faisalabad – Updated 2025 List

LAHORE – Amid surge in illegal and unapproved real estate societies, authorities issued strong warnings to property buyers in Faisalabad,

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2 w. ago Beware! scammers posing as PTA to steal your personal information

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a serious warning to the public about rising cases of phishing scams. Fraudsters are pretending to be PTA officials in an attempt to steal sensitive personal information such as passwords and OTPs. In its latest alert, PTA made it clear that it never contacts individuals through […]

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2 w. ago Car, motorcycle and LTV driving license fees ahead of Budget 2025

LAHORE – The Traffic Police department in Punjab is the competent authority to issue driving licenses to eligible persons after

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3 w. ago SFA vigilance teams told to improve performance or face the axe

A crucial meeting of the Sindh Food Authority was held under the chairmanship of Special Assistant to the Sindh Chief Minister on Food, Abdul Jabbar Khan, at the office of the Secretary Food. The meeting reviewed the authority’s overall performance, financial matters, licensing, registration, and technical issues in detail. While addressing the meeting, Abdul Jabbar […]

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3 w. ago Schools, hospitals put on alert in Punjab as another heatwave begins today

LAHORE – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert regarding the rising temperatures and expected heatwave

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4 w. ago Red alert issued as heatwave intensifies across Punjab and other provinces

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a red alert as temperatures are expected to rise sharply across major cities and plains of Punjab by May 19, urging citizens to take precautionary measures amid the intensifying heatwave. The PDMA spokesperson, speaking to media, advised tourists planning visits to Murree to monitor weather updates and […]

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