12 h. ago Vehari locality submerged in sewage for six months as drainage repair work halts midway

VEHARI: Residents of W-Block in Peoples Colony, Vehari, have been enduring unsanitary conditions for the past six months due to a broken drainage system and overflowing sewage. The crisis has left the community in distress, with no substantial relief from local authorities. The Municipal Committee Vehari has been accused of negligence, turning the area into […]

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15 h. ago CB turns down SIC’s request for partial reserve seats’ allocation

Justice Mazhar question non-allocation of proportional reserved seats if 39 members have been declared as part of the PTI SIC counsel continues arguments in reserved seats case ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) request to allocate reserved seats to the PTI in proportion to […]

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15 h. ago 150 shops damaged in fire erupted at Karachi’s shopping mall

A fire that broke out here in a shopping mall located on Rashid Minhas Road, damaged 150 shops on the third floor of the building, while the first and second floors were partially affected. According to spokesperson of the Rescue 1122, the fire which erupted in the early hours of Wednesday, was brought under control […]

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16 h. ago No closure of Iran border, clarifies Pakistan’s foreign office

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) firmly denied reports about the closure of border crossings between Pakistan and Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, officials clarified that all border points were fully operational. This clarification followed media claims suggesting Pakistan had sealed its border with Iran due to tensions involving Israel. Earlier, reports from […]

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23 h. ago Hunza hotel partially sealed after vlogger exposes sewage dumping into Attabad Lake

Authorities have sealed a portion of a hotel in Hunza after a viral video by a foreign travel vlogger revealed that the hotel was dumping sewage directly into Attabad Lake. The video, shared by George Buckley on Instagram, sparked public outrage and immediate action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the local district administration. […]

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3 d. ago Carnival shooting near Salt Lake city leaves three dead, including infant

  Police said the violence started after an argument between two groups. As officers tried to break up the fight, a 16-year-old male pulled out a gun and opened fire on the other group. Among those killed was a 41-year-old woman who was a bystander, and an 18-year-old man involved in the dispute. The police […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan seals Iran border in Balochistan as regional tensions rise

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has sealed its border with Iran in Balochistan. The crossings in Gwadar and Panjgur districts are now closed. The ban affects both pedestrian movement and fuel transport, which are suspended until further notice. Officials said the decision was made to protect citizens from possible risks. The Gwadar […]

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3 d. ago Miley says she lost ‘Hotel Transylvania’ role over cake scandal

It was Miley Cyrus’s party and she should’ve been able to do what she wants. The “We Can’t Stop” singer recently reflected on how her posing with a penis-shaped cake during then-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth’s birthday allegedly lost her the leading role in the Hotel Transylvania film series. “I, as a joke, got my boyfriend a […]

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4 d. ago Hyderabad’s Rs20 billion development plan misses key basics like water and sewage

HYDERABAD – The Sindh government has allocated over Rs20 billion for various development projects in Hyderabad for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, crucial projects related to water filtration, sewage treatment, and public parks have been surprisingly left out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The pollution of the Indus River and its canals in […]

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4 d. ago No casualty as rocket fired at Bajaur house of PM’s aide Zeb

The residence of Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Tribal Affairs MNA Mubarak Zeb’s residence in Bajaur was targeted with a rocket in the wee hours of Saturday, according to police. Last month, an improvised explosive device (IED) had detonated outside the residence of MNA Zeb, partially damaging the house, police had said. Bajaur District […]

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4 d. ago India pays a heavy price for military escalation: USD 103 billion in economic and strategic losses

NEW DELHI: The recent military escalation between India and Pakistan has resulted in a severe economic and strategic setback for India, with total estimated losses surpassing USD 103 billion. The failed ‘Operation Sindoor’ that began as a high-stakes show of strength quickly turned into a costly miscalculation, exposing critical vulnerabilities in India’s economic and diplomatic […]

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5 d. ago Iran’s missile strike exposes flaws in Israel’s advanced defense systems

Iran launched a major missile strike on Israel during the night of June 13–14, targeting several key locations including Tel Aviv. The attack was in direct retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil earlier in the week. At least five people were killed and over 80 injured. Iran’s missiles successfully hit their targets, shocking global […]

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5 d. ago Dental Arts, Lahore Literati among 66 businesses sealed in Punjab capital

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 66 illegal commercial buildings and premises that defaulted on commercialisation fees during operations in

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6 d. ago Harvey Weinstein jury resumes deliberations after partial conviction, infighting

NEW YORK: Jurors will reconvene on Thursday in Harvey Weinsteins sex crimes retrial, a day after they handed down a partial conviction against the former movie mogul but hit an impasse on a rape count as deliberations spiralled into angry infighting. Weinstein, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, faced a retrial that began […]

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7 d. ago Allied Bank, United Bank Limited, Sabroso among 146 sealed in Lahore

LAHORE—The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 146 illegal commercial buildings and premises that defaulted on commercialisation fees in various areas

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7 d. ago For the first time in Karachi: Drug testing begins for heavy vehicle drivers

For the first time in Karachi’s history, traffic police have started drug testing drivers of heavy vehicles. This move follows a recent rise in deadly road accidents involving trucks, tankers, and dumpers. The operation is taking place on Sher Shah Road, where a large number of police officers and medical staff are working together. They […]

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7 d. ago Brad Pitt’s Rift With Son Pax Following Father’s Day Confrontation Exposed

The tumultuous divorce between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has shed light on the complex and often strained relationships within their family, particularly between Brad and his son Pax. While much of the family drama has been kept private, a leaked social media post in late 2023 reignited the public’s attention on their fractured relationship. […]

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8 d. ago International exposure: PCB allows key players to join foreign leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for several key players, allowing them to join international leagues this summer. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are among those cleared to play. This step is part of the board’s strategy to balance player workload and increase international […]

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1 week ago India’s $5 trillion dream faces reality check as millions work in ‘open prison’ conditions

India’s push toward becoming a $5 trillion economy is being driven by over 300 million workers in the unorganised sector, yet many of them face harsh and unsafe conditions. A new report by Al Jazeera exposes widespread exploitation—delayed wages, no job contracts, lack of safety gear, and zero paid leave. These violations align with indicators […]

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2 w. ago Dumper Truck Association refuses to lift entrails in Karachi during Eidul Adha

KARACHI – The Dumper Truck Transport Owners Association on Wednesday announced that it would not take part in the lifting

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