Day: May 8, 2024

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartiest felicitation to Vladimir Putin for taking the responsibility of leading Russia for the fifth time as President. In his felicitation message on social media platform X today, the Prime Minister said he is looking forward to working closely with the Russian President

A section of the newly-constructed road in Johar Town, Lahore collapsed on Tuesday, creating inconvenience for road users and sparking concerns about the quality of construction. The incident occurred along the road leading from Canal Bank Road towards Tikka Chowk near G-1 Market. Eyewitnesses reported that the road gave way

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecom operator, has launched Bachat Bazar, a game-changing initiative that aims to empower Zong’s customers by offering a diverse mix of affordable voice, sms and data bundles along with much more! In today’s economy where Rs.100 has little to no value, Zong 4G gives you a

LUMS hosted the 2nd Symposium on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Pakistan in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Focused on ‘Accelerating the Electric Mobility Transition in Pakistan’ this year, the symposium brought together senior leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry

Police in Sargodha made a startling discovery on Tuesday as they uncovered a haul of 400 kilograms of dead chicken meat in the Kot Momin tehsil area. The revelation came to light when officers from the Hilalpur police post intercepted a rickshaw during routine checks. Upon inspection, they were alarmed

The Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) announced on Tuesday that 19 bottled and mineral water brands have been deemed unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological or chemical contamination. The PCRWR has directed the federal government to conduct quarterly monitoring of bottled and mineral water brands and

A shroud of uncertainty hangs over the status of May 9th as a public holiday in Pakistan. The date has recently garnered significant attention, with the government organizing special events and political parties launching dedicated campaigns. This flurry of activity has understandably led many to believe it’s a national holiday.

Last month, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced unprecedented rainfall, totaling 174.9mm, marking the highest precipitation in the region over the past 59 years, surpassing the previous record set in 1965 of 158.6mm. The meteorological department’s monthly ‘climate summary’ for April 2024 revealed that KP encountered its wettest April since 1964, with rainfall