PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall in upper regions
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cloudy weather with intermittent rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over hilly areas, across several parts of the country during next 24 hours. According to the PMD, rain-wind and thunderstorm with snowfall over hills is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, northeast Punjab, and […]
Punjab CM approves establishment of Stroke Management Centres in all district
LAHORE :– Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of Stroke Management Centres in every district of the province to ensure timely and effective treatment for stroke patients. The chief minister has given in-principle approval for the deployment of neurologists and paediatric neurologists at all DHQ hospitals. In addition, one doctor and […]
Sindh govt announces compensation for traders affected by Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday announced compensation for the traders affected by the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi. Speaking to the media, Murad Ali Shah said that affected traders will be given Rs 500,000 for a period of two months. He added that alternative shops will also be provided to […]
Opposition finalises plans for Feb 8 protest against alleged rigging in 2024 elections
ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties have finalised plans to stage protests on February 8 against the alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has given final touch to the launch of a Jail Bharo Tehreek and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) announcing a public rally in Rawalpindi. TTAP chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai said that […]
NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir
ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for several regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, warning of potential rain and snowfall over the next 12 hours. According to the NDMA, rainfall is expected in districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Malakand, Khyber, Waziristan, Mansehra, Mohmand, […]
Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the new state-of-the-art monitoring system, Secure Hybrid Intelligence for Knowledge Band Response Analytics (SHIKRA), at the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports. The system modernizes passport application processing, printing, and overall operational monitoring. During the visit, the minister was briefed on SHKRA, which includes a 24/7 monitoring […]
Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in the upper areas, covering everything in white, making the views in Kailash even more beautiful. Light snowfall once again occurred in Neelum Valley. Up to five feet of snowfall was recorded in Grace Valley. People were trapped in their homes, work to restore electricity was ongoing. The road leading […]
MQM insists on judicial commission to probe Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI:The MQM has again demanded that an independent and impartial judicial commission be formed under the chairmanship of a Supreme Court judge. MQM leader Farooq Sattar reiterated the demand and said that the Gul Plaza fire incident is a tragic and unfortunate tragedy. More than 100 precious lives were lost in this incident. The count […]
PSX hits historic 191,000 points amid hopes of policy rate cut
KARACHI :The record-breaking trend at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continues, as the market has achieved another milestone on Monday amid hopes for a cut in policy rate. On the first day of the trading week, the KSE-100 index witnessed a massive surge of over 1,800 points, pushing it to surpass the 191,000 points mark […]
Kashmiris observe India’s Republic Day as ‘Black Day’ all over globe
MUZAFFARABAD : Kashmiris across Azad Kashmir and along the Line of Control mark India’s Republic Day on Monday as a “Black Day,” staging protests and rallies to draw global attention to their cause. According to local organisers, demonstrations will be held in the capital and in small and large towns across the region. The All […]