87 m. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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5 h. ago 9th Muharram processions being held across Pakistan under tight security measures

In Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and several other cities, the central processions of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram are being held under the strictest

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6 h. ago Karachi and Lahore on high alert for 9th muharram processions

Tight security arrangements have been finalized for the central 9th Muharram processions in both Karachi and Lahore, as the country observes the solemn day. In Karachi, the main procession will begin at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, following a religious gathering where prominent scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will deliver a sermon. After the majlis, […]

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16 h. ago 12 injured as muharram banners strike power lines on Sukkur express roof

SUKKUR – At least 12 mourners were injured on Friday after high-voltage electric shock struck the rooftop of the Sukkur Express when banners (known as “Alams”) carried by passengers during a Muharram procession touched overhead high-tension wires. According to railway sources, the incident occurred as the train was en route from Jacobabad to Sukkur and […]

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25 h. ago Emergency alert: PDMA warns of storms on 9th and 10th muharram

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of heavy and stormy rains across Punjab on 9th and 10th Muharram. The rain spell is expected to begin on July 5. Authorities fear these conditions could affect religious processions and gatherings during Muharram. Therefore, the PDMA has advised the public and procession organizers to take necessary […]

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37 h. ago Nearly 50,000 cops to guard Muharram processions in big cities, says Memon

Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the Sindh government has made foolproof security arrangements for Muharram. He stated that the Chief Minister of Sindh held meetings with scholars from various schools of thought and reviewed the security plan for gatherings and processions during the […]

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49 h. ago Lahore CTO vows to ensure smooth traffic during Muharram processions

LAHORE – Chief Traffic Officer Dr. Athar Waheed on Thursday vowed to ensure smooth traffic during Muharram processions in the

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61 h. ago Govt decides to administer IPV injections to children up to 15 years

The government of Pakistan has decided to administer inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) injections to children up to 15 years old in an effort to combat the polio virus, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the initiative, driven by recommendations from global anti-polio organizations, will target children in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar during a […]

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4 d. ago Sindh seeks suspension of cellular services on 10th Muharram for security

The Sindh government has formally requested the Ministry of Interior to suspend mobile phone services across the province on the 10th of Muharram, or Youm-e-Ashura, to enhance security during the processions. In a letter to the ministry, the Sindh Home Department urged the suspension of mobile internet services along the routes of Ashura processions to […]

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4 d. ago Teachers Protest outside Karachi Press Club ends in clashes, arrests

LAHORE – Sindh Employees Alliance turned chaotic on Monday as Karachi police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse

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7 d. ago US tightens visa rules, requires Pakistani applicants to make social media public

KARACHI: The United States consulates in Karachi and Lahore have informed Pakistani applicants for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas that they must make their social media accounts public for vetting purposes. This move follows similar instructions issued by the US Embassy in New Delhi earlier this week. The US consulates emphasized that effective immediately, […]

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8 d. ago US visa applicants asked to make social media accounts public

The United States consulates in Karachi and Lahore on Thursday requested that all applicants for F, M or J nonimmigrant visas make their social media accounts public for vetting, after similar instructions were issued by the US Embassy in Delhi earlier this week. US President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered the resumption of student […]

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8 d. ago US tightens visa rules: Pakistani applicants must open social media for vetting

The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have asked all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas to make their social media accounts public. This new instruction is part of a tighter vetting process launched by the US government. The announcement came after the US Embassy in Delhi issued a similar directive earlier this […]

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9 d. ago PDMA alerts line departments as Punjab likely to receive 25pc more monsoon rains this year

PMD issues a three-day weather forecast for Karachi division, predicting isolated rain and thunderstorm ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) predicted that the province is likely to receive 25 percent more monsoon rains this year, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast isolated rainfall for Karachi. According to PDMA Director General Irfan Ali […]

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9 d. ago Sindh imposes section 144 from muharram 1 to 10 to maintain law and order

The Sindh Home Department has officially imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram to ensure public safety and religious harmony. This decision comes ahead of the sensitive month of Muharram, when large religious gatherings and processions take place. A formal notification has been issued by the department to enforce the restrictions. […]

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9 d. ago Monsoon rains expected to intensify in Punjab, rain forecast for Karachi on friday

LAHORE/KARACHI – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that Punjab is likely to experience 25% more rainfall than usual during this year’s monsoon season. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain in Karachi on Friday. Monsoon rains officially began on June 25 and will continue through September, offering much-needed relief from […]

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2 w. ago Section 144 imposed across Punjab during muharram, ban on pillion riding on 9th and 10th

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram to maintain law and order during the holy month. The decision was made in light of security concerns related to Muharram processions and gatherings. According to the Punjab Home Department, no new processions or majalis (religious gatherings) will be allowed […]

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2 w. ago New Train Ticket Prices from Lahore to Karachi After 3% Fare Hike; full details here

LAHORE – Pakistan Railways officially announced surge in fares for both passenger and freight train services. According to a spokesperson

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