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NASEERABAD: Around 20 houses collapsed in an unceasing 36-hour rainfall at Baluchistan’s Naseer Abad district, ARY News reported on Saturday. Around 20 houses collapsed at Shahpur village of Chhatar in Naseerabad district, local administration said. Moreover, railway track submerged in rainwater at Dera Murad Jamali railway station. Quetta-Chaman train service has also been suspended after rainwater inundated the Chaman and Shela Bagh railway stations, railway officials said. The heavy rain spell has badly disrupted communication system at various cities of Balochistan. The mobile and landline phone services have been suspended for last several hours in Panjgur but the administration failed to take notice of the matter, locals said. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/QjJu13F

KARACHI: Cyclonic Storm ‘Asna’ over northeast Arabian Sea off Sindh coast has moved further westward at about 200km southwest of Karachi, PMD’s cyclone warning center Karachi said. In its 7th advisory, PMD said that during past 9 hours the cyclone moved westward and now lies at around Latitude 23.6 N and Longitude 65.7 E at a distance at 200km southwest of Karachi, 220km south-southeast of Ormara and 380km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further west-southwestwards. The cyclone was at about 120km south of Karachi on Friday night as per an earlier alert. Under the cyclone’s influence, rain-thundershowers with few heavy falls, accompanied with squally winds with 60-70Km/hour gusting to 80Km/hour, likely in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh today evening/night, while in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech and Gwadar districts of Balochistan till tomorrow night. Heavy rains may crea...

KARACHI: Several flights from Karachi to domestic and international destinations have been delayed due to extreme weather conditions for flying planes amid cyclone Asna, ARY News reported citing sources. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-308 from Karachi to Islamabad was delayed by over seven hours. PIA flight PK-309 from Islamabad to Karachi has been delayed by four hours. The Karachi to Multan flight has also been delayed by four hours. Similarly, International flights have also been affected as a private airline’s flight from Karachi to Jeddah has been delayed by eight hours. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCCA) sources maintained that the flights have been delayed due to bad weather conditions in the country. Read More: Deep depression over Arabian Sea intensifies into cyclone Asna: PMD Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a potential cyclone that had developed over the Rann of Kutch in India has intensified into cyclone Asna. ...

QUETTA: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and political stakeholders of Balochistan on Thursday decided to utilise all available resources to eliminate terrorism from the province. PM Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of leaders of political parties as they discussed the overall security situation in Balochistan. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel, and Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti also attended the meeting. The others who attended the meeting included Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasir and Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran from Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Zahoor Ahmed Baleedi, and Meena Baloch from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, Rehmat Saleh Baloch and Mir Kabir Muhammad from National Party (NP). Balochistan Awami Party’s (BAP) Khalid Hussain Magsi and Sadiq Sanjrani, Zamrak Khan Achakzai and from Awami National Party (ANP), Maulana Abdul Wase and Yunus Zahri from Jamiat Ulema-e-...

KARACHI: The Karachi administration announced that all private and government schools will remain closed on Friday amid ongoing rainfall, ARY News reported. A notification has been issued by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi read that the decision to close schools was taken in the light of the advisory of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). “In view of the ensuing heavy monsoon rains in Karachi Division and the weather advisory issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority the Government of Sindh hereby announces Friday, August 30, 2024, as a holiday for schools. All the schools (public/private) will remain closed within the territorial jurisdiction of Karachi Division,” the notification read. It is pertinent to mention here that the Sindh government has already announced the closure of schools and other educational institutions in different districts of Sindh. In Mirpurkhas, schools across the district will ...

Karachi is likely to experience heavy rain today under a new monsoon system, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Thursday. As per details, the powerful monsoon system is positioned 290 kilometers away from Karachi, currently. As a result, heavy rainfall is expected between 2pm to 8pm today, the MET office said. The PMD said a minimum temperature of 26°C was recorded in Karachi this morning, with humidity levels of 90%. However, the maximum temperature is forecasted to rise to 30°C later today. PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz has warned of urban flooding in the port city. The PMD chief mentioned that wind thunderstorms were also expected with scattered heavy to isolated very heavy falls. Read more: Heavy Rainfall: Schools to remain closed in THESE districts of Sindh Notably, urban flooding as a result of torrential downpours is also feared along with rain inundation in Karachi and other metropolitan cities of Sindh. Meanwhile, Sindh government has establ...

ISLAMABAD: National High Authority (NHA) Chairman Arshad Majeed Mohmand said that currently, the NHA is able to collect only 13 percent of toll tax from the NHA highways. NHA Chairman Arshad Majeed Mohmand said this on Wednesday while giving a briefing to the Federal Minister for Communications, Privatisation, and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan. He further informed that the process of refinement has been started in the light of the instructions of the Federal Minister for Communication and measures were being proposed for a short and long-term policy, in this regard. Abdul Aleem Khan said that there was no room for corrupt and incompetent staff in the NHA. He further said that in those areas where there were problems in revenue collection, the issue could be solved by handing over the toll collection to the private sector. He directed that every year the National Highway Authority should set its annual revenue targets which will surely not only increase the efficiency and re...

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced that schools will remain closed in different districts of the province amid ongoing heavy rainfall, ARY News reported. In Mirpurkhas, schools across the district will remain closed on August 29 and 30. Similarly, in Jamshoro, all educational institutions will be closed for three days, from August 29 to 31. The Deputy Commissioner of Sujawal has also announced a closure of schools in the district on Thursday due to heavy rains. Likewise, in Sanghar, schools will be closed on August 29 and 30. In Tando Allahyar and Matiari, all public and private educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday as per the directives of the respective Deputy Commissioners. Read More: Commissioner Karachi shares update on schools closure Due to relentless monsoon rains, all private and government schools in Hyderabad district will also remain closed on August 29, as announced by the Deputy Commissioner. This decision prioritises the safety of students a...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari formed a four-member committee for the conversion of three imported coal-based Independent Power Procedures (IPPs) to Thar coal. According to a notification issued, the secretary of power division would lead the committee while other members included CSO K-Electric Shahab Qadir, Shamsuddin Sheikh, and Director General (Thermal) PPIB Ali Nawaz. The committee has been tasked with coordinating with IPPs and other stakeholders to provide joint bankable technical and financial feasibility studies for plant conversion to Thar coal. The four-member committee has also been directed to examine the logistics of moving coal from the Thar mines to the project locations; evaluate and advise the government on the best course of action and, if practical, create an implementation plan. The committee may co-opt or request help from any pertinent agencies or organisations, and it will be accountable to the Secretary of the Power ...

KARACHI: Another footage emerged showing, three armed robbers on two motorcycles committed a robbery in broad daylight in Karachi, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The video shows three suspects on two motorcycles robbing a citizen individuals in car and a bike near the Nazimabad Board Office Bridge without any fear of police or being caught before easily escaping the scene. The crime, which occurred on a busy street, was captured on video by a nearby citizen using a mobile phone. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/01-3.mp4 The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Paposh police station. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) District Central – Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui – has requested a detailed report from the Station House Officer (SHO) Paposh regarding the incident. Although the affected citizen has not yet contacted the police, meanwhile, the efforts are being made to reach out to them. SSP Central has initiated a search for the suspects using the mobile ...

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur is mulling to replace Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Punjab leadership as the internal rifts in the party ranks deepened, ARY News reported citing sources. CM Ali Amin Gandapur wants Sheikh Waqas Akram to replace Hammad Azhar as PTI Punjab president and he has also presented the proposal to the party founder, Imran Khan, the sources privy to the development said. “PTI Punjab President Hammad Azhar will not be able to run the party’s affairs properly as there are reservations against him. Mian Aslam Iqbal will also not able to keep the party united,” CM Ali Amin Gandapur told Imran Khan. The sources revealed that CM Ali Amin Gandapur and Shibli Faraz are convincing Imran Khan to make convincing Sheikh Waqas Akram the new chief of PTI Punjab. “Differences between Hammad Azhar and Aslam Iqbal caused difficulties in reaching a consensus within the party,” the sources privy to the development said. Read More: P...

QUETTA: A truck driver who survived the recent attack in Musakhel, has shared his harrowing experience and how he escape the attack, ARY News reported on Monday. The truck driver, named Usman Ali, was dining when 15 to 20 armed men arrived, arranged locals and non-locals in separate groups, and after checking identification cards (CNIC), before killing 23 passengers hailing from different parts of Punjab. Usman recounted that he narrowly escaped by running a kilometer on foot, accompanied by his cousin. Tragically, his cousins, Hamza and Talha, were killed and seriously injured, respectively, in the attack. The attack, which occurred in the Rarasham area of Musakhel district, resulted in the deaths of 23 individuals. Earlier in the day, some armed men blocked the inter-provincial highway,  separated the passengers from the buses and killed at least 23 passengers in Balochistan’s Musakhel district. According to SP Ayub Achakzai, armed men stopped the vehicles on the national h...

A powerful new monsoon system is set to enter Pakistan today, bringing heavy rains across Punjab and Sindh until August 29, as reported by ARY News. Heavy rainfall is expected across Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Mithi, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Matiari, Sanghar, and Sukkur, accompanied by thunderstorms. Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Naushahro Feroze may experience strong winds, intermittent showers, and possibly severe thunderstorms, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. In Southeast Sindh, heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, disrupt daily life, and cause damage to weak infrastructure such as mud houses, walls, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels, with potential road closures. Read More: Karachi municipal staff leaves cancelled, amid heavy rain forecast The P...

QUETTA: An armed attack on the Levies check post in Kalat resulted in the injury of the Assistant Commissioner, SSP Kalat, and a Levies officer, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to SSP Kalat, the incident occurred when unidentified gunmen opened fire on the check post, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the attackers and Levies personnel. The injured officers have been taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The situation remains tense, and security forces have launched a search operation in the area to apprehend the culprits responsible for the attack. Further details are awaited as the investigation unfolds. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/a3bjpyW

Former minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday took a jibe at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Mohsin Naqvi after the national team lost the first Test to Bangladesh. Pakistan faced a 10-wicket defeat at home in Tests against Bangladesh who clinched their first-ever win against Pakistan in the longer format. The visitor had bowled Pakistan out for 148 runs during their second innings as spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz returned with the figures of 4-21, Shakib Al Hasan picked three wickets, while Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud bagged one each. They won the game after chasing the 30-run target without losing a wicket. Following the game, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed dismay over the dismal outing of Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi. However, he hoped that the national team would make a comeback in the upcoming match. “Unfortunately, Pakistan Cricket Team could not perform as well as it should have. InshaAllah the men in green would make a comeback in the upcoming m...

ISLAMABAD: Efforts to combat electricity theft across Pakistan will likely face significant obstacles following the expiration of a crucial presidential ordinance that made electricity theft a punishable offense, ARY News reported on Sunday. Sources close to the development revealed that the ordinance, which had been extended twice for a total of 120 days, failed to secure approval from the parliament. With the expiration of the ordinance, electricity companies are now unable to file cases against those involved in electricity theft, undermining ongoing efforts to address the issue. Previously, the ordinance had classified electricity theft as a cognizable offense, allowing police to take direct action against offenders. These cases were being adjudicated in utility courts. The impact of this setback is substantial, as electricity theft is estimated to result in losses of approximately Rs 590 billion annually. The expiration of the ordinance could significantly hinder efforts to...

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in response to the rise in commercial flights entering Pakistan from Afghanistan, ARY News reported on Saturday. Due to deepened tensions in the Middle East, international airlines are increasingly opting to use Afghan airspace rather than Iranian routes, leading to a significant uptick in air traffic over Afghanistan. According to the new directive, all international flights from Afghanistan must inform Pakistan Air Traffic Control at least 15 minutes before entering Pakistani airspace. This measure is crucial as air traffic services in Kabul have been non-functional for years, requiring Pakistan to manage the coordination of these flights. Additionally, the PCAA has extended the NOTAM until November 21, 2024. The Dushanbe Flight Area Control Center will now be responsible for providing air navigation services for flights departing from Pakistan and entering Afghan airspace. The Afghan Ministr...

ABBOTTABAD: A tourist family from Peshawar was reportedly attacked by hotel employees and local drivers at Nathia Gali, located in the Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ARY News reported on Saturday. The incident went viral on Social media platforms showing that the hotel employees and local drivers attacked the tourist family’s car with stones and sticks. The situation was later defused by the local police intervention. https://arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/nathi.mp4 According to reports, the altercation began with a dispute between the tourist family and a van driver. The situation escalated when hotel employees and drivers joined in, leading to a violent confrontation. The police intervened and managed to bring the situation under control. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that the hotel owners have settled the matter by compensating the family with Rs. 80,000. Authorities are investigating the case to ensure such incidents are prevent...

LAHORE: The prime suspect in the Ameer Balaj Tipu murder case has been killed by his own accomplices in Lahore on Friday, ARY News reported citing police. The prime suspect, Ahsan Shah, was being transported to Lahore’s Shadbagh area for evidence recovery by the CIA. “Ahsan Shah’s brother, Ali Raza, and unidentified accomplices opened fire on the police convoy,” the police added. According to police, Ahsan Shah was hit by bullets fired by his associates and was being taken to the hospital in critical condition but he succumbed to injuries. Ameer Balaj Tipu, son of Arif Ameeir alias Tipu Truckanwala (goods transport network), was gunned down in what police described as a targeted attack near Lahore’s Thokar Niaz Beg neighborhood on February 19. According to police, the incident occurred during a wedding ceremony in a residential society near Thokar Niaz Beg as an armed assailant opened fire on Balaj Tipu, who recently joined Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), kill...

LAHORE: In a shocking turn of events, the killer of five-year-old girl Fajr from Batapur, Lahore, has been revealed to be a close friend and neighbor of her father, ARY News reported on Friday. The shocking details emerged after the young girl went missing on August 10, and her remains were later discovered by local police. According to the details, the suspect, identified as Kashif, was arrested with the help of CCTV footage and mobile phone data. Kashif, who works as a mobile phone repair technician and is a father of three, has confessed to kidnapping and murdering the child. The investigation uncovered that Kashif attempted to extort money from the girl’s father, Arshad, by using a voice changer and demanding ransom. Kashif was aware that Arshad had a savings committee of Rs. 520,000, which motivated the heinous crime. Tragically, the child was killed within half an hour of her abduction. Further inquiries revealed that Kashif had a history of criminal behavior, including i...

A fistful of red beans and chickpeas, mixed in with yoghurt and finely chopped onions and tomatoes and topped with a tangy sauce, channa chaat is a popular snack that can be found at carts, roadside stalls and cafes across Karachi. But today, we will let you meet a unique channa chaat vendor in the port city, who can snatch your plate if you mix the chaat!. Located in Karachi’s Garden area, a 50-year-old channa chaat seller is famous for his unique style and the way of presenting the dish. Talking to ARY News, the vendor said, “we don’t allow our customers to mix the chaat, to let them enjoy flavours of the dish.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ARY News (@arynewstv) Customers enjoying the dish said, there is a special aroma in every bite of the chaat they take and they love it. The dish is also popular with people trying to avoid greasy food, because the ingredients are typically boiled instead of being cooked i...

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif directed to increase counters during international flights to shorten passengers’ lengthy wait times, urging concerned officials to improve facilities for travelers, passengers, and overseas Pakistanis at all airports. Presiding over a review meeting on aviation sector reforms, PM Shehbaz directed to complete the safety audit for the current calendar at the earliest. He reminded that during his previous tenure as prime minister, an aviation act was enacted to facilitate reforms in the sector. PM Shehbaz instructed that all policy measures and reforms outlined in the Aviation Act be implemented, noting that the aviation sector in Pakistan is moving in the right direction ‘due to’ these reforms. For the promotion of tourism, the prime minister emphasised the need to provide top-notch facilities for passengers at Skardu International Airport and called for a detailed action plan for the expansion of both Skardu International Airport and G...

KHAIRPUR: Following the tragic death of minor maid Fatima some disturbing details have been emerged regarding the case, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the details, Fatima’s parents were allegedly forced into accepting a deal, under the large sum of Rs 20 million. Sources reveal that the owner of a private school played a pivotal role in brokering the deal between the involved parties. READ: Fatima murder case: Suspects likely to be freed under ‘deal’ As per the agreement, the parents received an initial payment of Rs 1.5 million. However, the remaining amount was withheld due to complications with the accused’s bail. The accused reportedly settled with key witnesses by paying them Rs 0.15 million each afterwards, the victim’s mother submitted an affidavit requesting a change in the legal team. Contradictions have surfaced between the statements given by Fatima’s parents to the court and the media. READ: Fatima murder case: SHO threatens victim’s family While the f...

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, assumed responsibilities of his new assignment Wednesday, saying that cementing the US-Pak relationship, strengthening economic ties and enhancing people-to-people contacts would be his top priorities. Speaking to the mission officers, he also underscored the importance of the Pakistani community in the U.S., describing them as the country’s valuable asset. Ambassador Sheikh said that the community was serving as a strong bond in the Pak-U.S. relationship, and every possible effort should be made to ensure better service delivery to the community. In this regard, the envoy stressed the need to pursue result-oriented diplomacy. On his arrival in Washington on Tuesday, the Ambassador was received at the airport by officials of the US State Department and the Pakistani embassy. READ: Pakistan appoints new ambassador to US It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistan Foreign Office had announ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to postpone the Islamabad power show scheduled in Tarnol on August 22 (today) after the Islamabad administration cancelled No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the public gathering, ARY News reported. As per details, the announcement was made by the PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying that the Islamabad power show has been postponed on the direction of the party founder Imran Khan. However, the deputy commissioner allowed PTI to hold rally in Islamabad on September 8 and the NOC has also been handed over to PTI leaders. Yesterday, the Islamabad administration revoked the NOC for PTI today’s public gathering. READ: NOC for PTI’s public gathering in Islamabad revoked The decision was made in a meeting of the Intelligence Committee chaired by the Chief Commissioner Islamabad. The district maintained that religious parties have also called for protests, adding that permission for the public gathering cannot be granted in ...

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan is committed to further strengthening bilateral ties with Belarus, particularly through enhanced parliamentary engagement. In a meeting with Igor Sergeyenko, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk, Ayaz Sadiq said “This visit marks an important step forward in our bilateral relations. We deeply appreciate your hospitality and are eager to build on the foundations laid over the past 30 years of diplomatic relations”. The speaker emphasized the need to deepen parliamentary relations between Pakistan and Belarus, focusing on expanding the legal framework for cooperation, according to a news release issued here. “We are committed to revisiting and updating existing agreements to ensure they are more effective. Our Parliament will actively work on these frameworks to facilitate closer interaction,” Ayaz Sadiq said. On the subject of bilateral cooperati...

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja said If the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is tried in a military court, it will be an open trial. Speaking at a private news channel, Khawaja Asif said that an open trial is vital to expose ‘negative’ designs of the PTI founder. He said that PTI found ‘involved’ in the attack on national institutions on May 9. “The nation must know about the sinister designs of PTI against the security institutions. If Imran Khan’s case refers to a military court then open trial is necessary to tell the public about PTI’s leader,” he said. Khawaja Asif added that the relationship between Imran Khan and former ISI chief Faiz Hameed continued even after May 9 “The two (Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed) had a common goal, which is why they had a relationship,” he added. Read More:  PTI founder demands open court trial for ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed Earlier in the day, former Prime Minister Imran Khan called for an open court trial of former I...

ZHOB: Wheat valued at more than Rs 50.3 million has gone missing from a food department warehouse in Zhob, ARY News reported on Tuesday. According to authorities, the disappearance involves a total of 4,885 sacks of wheat which worth more than Rs 50.3 million. Zafar Ali Achakzai, the in-charge of the food warehouse, has been arrested in connection with the missing wheat. Reports indicate that Achakzai was also caught mixing soil into some of the remaining wheat bags, leading to the registration of a case against him. In addition to the missing wheat, authorities recovered hundreds of empty sacks from the government warehouse during their investigation. Assistant Director of the Food Department confirmed these findings, further implicating the in-charge in the fraudulent activity, meanwhile, further investigation is underway. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/iu4JE1q

ISLAMABAD:  Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reiterated their commitment to explore investment prospects between the two nations in different sectors, ARY News reported. A press statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) read that a high-ranking delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), headed by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar. The discussions focused on exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime, railways, and aviation sectors. Separately, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, called on the deputy prime minister. Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia. The deputy prime minister emphasised the need for conflict prevention; addressing the root causes of...

KARACHI: The local police arrested two suspects allegedly involved in robbing citizens at gunpoint in Karachi, ARY News reported on Monday. During a patrolling operation in the Korangi Khokhrapar area, the police arrested the suspects, identified as Faisal and Faizan, were found in possession of two pistols and two stolen mobile phones. A case has been registered against the suspects at the Khokhrapar police station, while further investigations are underway. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the Karachi police to curb street crimes in the city. Earlier to this, the CCTV footage of the robbery incident came to light, showing the ruthless robbers snatching valuables from the woman in the broad daylight in Karachi. The footage was emerged from Karachi’s Shadman Town area, in which a man and woman can be seen reached outside their house, unaware of the robbers behind them and became the victim of the robbery. In the video, the woman can be seen resisting the robbery ...

KARACHI: A rare celestial spectacle, the Super Blue Moon, will be sighted in Pakistan on Monday, August 19, 2024, (tonight) at 11:26PM. The Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) said that the celestial event will mark Pakistan’s first Super Moon, with the next three set to be visible on September 18, October 17, and November 15 this year. The Super Blue Moon, an astronomical event where the moon appears 14% larger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth. The Moon’s orbit around Earth isn’t a perfect circle, there are times when it’s closer to Earth. The moon will be approximately 226,000 miles from Earth, offering a sight to behold. It looks biggest to us earthlings. It is pertinent to note that the upcoming moon tonight is a Seasonal Blue Moon, as this event won’t be observed again until 2037. The term “Blue Moon” doesn’t refer to the moon actually changing its color. It is originated from a peculiar event in the 19th century when a volcanic eruptio...

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy and intense rainfall across the country in the next 24 to 48 hours, raising concerns about potential urban flooding in major cities. The NDMA has alerted all relevant departments to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. According to the advisory, there is a significant risk of urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Sialkot. Additionally, low-lying areas in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar are also at risk of flooding. Read More: PM Shehbaz asks NDMA to prepare plans to combat urban flooding The NDMA has cautioned that urban flooding could damage infrastructure and disrupt daily life. Communities living near drainage channels are particularly vulnerable to flash floods and may experience severe impacts. In light of these urban flooding threats, the NDMA has launched the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” application, now available on...

KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast light rainfall and drizzling in the city as clouds hovering over Karachi on Sunday. Minimum temperature was recorded 27.5°C in the metropolis while the maximum temperature is likely to soar to 32°Celsius. The winds are blowing in the city at a speed of 14 kilometres per hour speed from the southwestern direction with 80% humidity. The Met Office has also forecast rainfall with wind/thunderstorm (with few heavy falls) in Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Sanghar, Sakhar, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Naushehro Feroz, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana and Jacobabad districts of Sindh. Dadu and adjoining areas as well as Wahi Pandhi in Kachho region received heavy rainfall yesterday. The downpour submerged low-lying areas and roads of Dadu city. The area descent in darkness with power outages across the city. from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakist...

BYD, a global frontrunner in electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, made a significant entry into the Pakistani market, promising a new era of eco-friendly transportation. Chinese electric car maker BYD’s investment in Pakistan was announced in an event held in Islamabad on Saturday. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb delivered a keynote address underscoring the importance of sustainable innovation for Pakistan’s future. The finance minister welcomed BYD’s arrival, highlighting the company’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and environmental stewardship. “BYD’s entry into our market is not just about introducing new vehicles; it’s about embracing a sustainable future and aligning with Pakistan’s environmental goals, of achieving energy efficiency” Aurangzeb said. Read More: WATCH: China automaker BYD shows off floating car He further emphasized that the government is committed to support such initiatives that will not only advance g...

ZAFARWAL: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has recovered Indian made anti-tank mine from Nala Dek, a seasonal stream in the Zafarwal area. According to the BDS, the mine is of Indian origin and weighs approximately 18 pounds. The mine is believed to have been carried into Pakistani territory by the floodwaters that surged through the area following recent heavy rains. This is the second such recovery within the last 24 hours, raising concerns over the potential presence of more such explosives in the flood-affected regions. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team has taken the mine into custody and is conducting further investigations to ensure the safety of the local population. The discovery highlights the ongoing risks posed by unexploded ordnance in border regions, particularly during times of natural disasters like floods, which can inadvertently transport dangerous materials across borders. Authorities are urging residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious ob...

RAWALPINDI: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Razmak area of North Waziristan and killed three khwarij, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During the operation, a firefight ensued, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists, Khawarij, associated with an outlawed group while one terrorist was injured. The security forces also recovered a huge cache of weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorists, the ISPR said. The statement further mentioned that the terrorists were involved in targeted killings of both security personnel and civilians. Read More: Seven khwarij gunned down in Kurram IBO: ISPR The ISPR reiterated the commitment of the security forces to rid the country of the menace of terrorism and the Khawarij extremists. Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday commended the security forces for launching successful intelligence-based operation against Khawarij terrorists in ...

KARACHI: Karachi police on Friday recovered a teenage abducted girl and arrested the suspect in district West of the city, ARY News reported citing police. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West Hafeezur Rehman Bugti, the three suspects of the dacoit group entered the house posing as Counter Terrorism Department’s (CTD) officers. The 18-year-old girl and her brother Usman was forced to sit in a car at gunpoint and subjected them to violence earlier in the day. The SSP said that the brother was thrown from a car while the kidnappers took the girl way with them. SSP Hafeezur Rehman Bugti said that they recovered the abducted girl safely within an hour and arrested one the suspects named Zeeshan. The police also claimed to have seized a non-licensed weapon used in the abduction from possession of the arrested accused. A case has been registered under clauses pertaining to kidnapping and illegal weapons against the suspects. The SSP West said that raids are being con...