KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a severe heatwave across various parts of the country from today until May 31, warning that temperatures may rise significantly above normal levels. According to the Met Office, maximum temperatures during this period are expected to remain 5 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than average in several…

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QUETTA: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Balochistan has presented an initial investigation report regarding the deadly Quetta railway track blast to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti during a high-level security meeting. The federal and provincial governments once again reiterated their determination to eliminate terrorists linked to what officials…

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KARACHI: Direct flights between Iraq and Pakistan have resumed after an 86-day suspension following tensions and military conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel in the region. According to aviation sources, Iraq Airways’ first direct flight from Baghdad landed in Karachi early this morning, marking the restoration of air connectivity between the two countries…

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PESHAWAR: At least 11 passengers were killed and seven others injured after a speeding van collided with a passenger bus on the Swat Expressway near Ismaila, officials said. According to Mardan police, the van involved in the accident was traveling to Dir when the tragic collision occurred. Rescue teams and motorway police rushed to the…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to spend a highly significant and busy day in Beijing today as part of his official visit to China, where he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and other senior Chinese leaders to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. According to official sources, the…

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KARACHI: The Sindh government has revised public holidays for Eid al Adha 2026, with official holidays to be observed across the province from 26 to 28 May. According to a revised notification issued with the approval of Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, the holidays will apply to all government departments, semi-government institutions and autonomous…

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ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has announced that its emergency helpline 130 is partially disrupted due to a technical fault, prompting authorities to issue alternative contact numbers for motorists and travellers. In an official statement, the NHMP said the temporary disruption had affected some helpline services, adding that alternative numbers for various…

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SHIKARPUR: In a successful operation in the Kacha area of Shikarpur, the Sindh Police have safely recovered an 11-year-old girl who had been kidnapped from Peshawar. A high-profile robber was killed and several others were injured during the encounter, ARY News reported. The target of the operation, 11-year-old Hoorain Saeed Pathan, was rescued unharmed. During…

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power and Energy Awais Leghari has taken strict notice of the ongoing delays in processing net metering connections, ARY News reported. According to sources, the Energy Minister has directed all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to fast-track the provision of net metering connections. He has also decided to penalize DISCOs that deliberately…

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LAHORE: The results (winners’ list) of the second lucky draw under the Chief Minister of Punjab’s Kissan Card program have been formally announced, with several fortunate farmers winning mobile phones through the scheme, ARY News reported. According to an official advertisement issued by the Government of Punjab, this special draw was exclusively held for farmers…

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