Pakistan announces work-from-home policy and two-week school holidays
Pakistan has announced work-from-home arrangements for government offices and two-week school holidays as part of nationwide austerity and fuel-saving measures, according to officials. The move comes after a sharp increase…
Transporters demand withdrawal of fuel price hike in Karachi
Transporters in Karachi have demanded the immediate withdrawal of the recent fuel price hike, warning they may decide their future course of action if the government does not reverse the…
22,000 cops deployed for Youm-e-Ali security in Karachi
Authorities have deployed around 22,000 police personnel across Karachi to ensure security during Youm-e-Ali processions, which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA). The large deployment aims to maintain…
Rs1.47 billion Azeempura flyover Karachi construction begins
Construction has officially begun on a Rs1.47 billion flyover in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city’s eastern corridor. The project, called the Azeempura Flyover,…
Aurat March Karachi to Take Place on May 10
Aurat March Karachi organisers have confirmed that this year’s march will take place on May 10, shifting from its usual schedule around International Women’s Day in March. Organisers announced the…
Wana market IED blast kills two policemen, injures 31 in South Waziristan
At least two policemen were martyred and 31 people injured after a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast struck Rustam Bazaar in Wana, located in South Waziristan district of Khyber…
PPP voices concern over high petrol prices ahead of Eid
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed concern over the sharp rise in petrol prices ahead of Eid, warning that the increase will add to the financial burden on citizens…
Karachi man lured to Hyderabad for fake wedding, robbed by scam gang
A Karachi resident was allegedly lured to Hyderabad with a fake marriage proposal and robbed by a gang posing as the bride’s family, police said. The victim, Muhammad Usman Rajput…
Karachi University shifts morning classes online amid petrol crisis
The University of Karachi (KU) has decided to shift all morning classes online starting March 9 until the end of Ramazan, citing transportation difficulties caused by the ongoing petrol crisis…
Pakistan restores flight operations to Saudi Arabia after Gulf disruptions
Pakistan has fully restored flight operations to Saudi Arabia after recent disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to state-run media. Aviation authorities also said partial flight…
