Lahore , November 27: Despite Pakistan being inundated by monsoon rains, resulting in widespread water accumulation, the authorities have consistently failed to establish adequate water storage facilities.
Various governments have attempted to implement plans for large storage dams, but political interference has continuously impeded these crucial projects. Elected representatives, influenced...
, November 27: Pakistan's Lahore on Monday remained on top of the list of the most populated cities of the world with an average pollution reading of 415.
According to the air pollution data shared by the Punjab Environment Protection Department, Upper Mall remained the most polluted locality with a...
Islamabad , November 27: Pakistan's accountability court on Monday turned down the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB)'s request for an extension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's physical remand and sent him on judicial remand in the Al Qadir Trust Case, Dawn reported.
Imran was initially arrested in the case earlier...
Turbat , November 25: Massive protests have erupted in Turbat city, Pakistan's Balochistan province after four youth were killed in a fake encounter by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) last Thursday.
Family members and workers of different political parties have joined the protest at the Fida Shaheed Chowk, along with...
Karachi , November 25: Ten persons were killed and 22 others injured in a fire at RJ Mall on Rashid Minhas Road in Karachi, Dawn reported, citing statements from hospital and police officials.
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab took to X to confirm the news, saying, "Can so far confirm...
Protests continue across the Durand Line in the Chaman area of Quetta, Balochistan, against Pakistan’s policy which stipulates passengers must have a visa.
The protestors said that they will continue their demonstration until the Pakistan government rescinds its decision.
They also blocked the Chaman-Quetta highway from 20th November.
“They are neighboring countries,...
KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank dropped by $217 million to $7.180 billion in the week ending November 17, the State Bank of Pakistan reported on Thursday, amid looming debt repayments.
The country's total reserves fell by $233 million to $12.302 billion. The reserves of commercial...
Faisalabad , November 23: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded justice for Mehwish Iram and Irfan Tariq Masih, who belonged to the Christian minority and faced religious persecution at their workplaces.
According to the allegations, Mehwish was harassed and blackmailed, while Irfan was subjected to violence.
"HRFP is raising and...
Pakistan’s decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban has been condemned as “shocking and frustrating” by western diplomats and the UN.
The “unprecedented” move targets refugees who are waiting to leave Pakistan for western countries under resettlement...
On June 23, 2021, an explosive laden vehicle exploded near the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and 9/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed located in Johar Town area of Lahore. Pakistan’s then Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi alleged that this incident was orchestrated by India’s spy agency Research and...
