Lahore: Fifty-first death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet Saghar Siddiqui was observed on Saturday. His real name was Muhammad Akhtar, and he was born in Ambala in 1928. Following the partition, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Lahore, where he became an influential figure in the literary community. According
Islamabad: Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Sindh, South Punjab, Kashmir, Northeastern and Southern Balochistan, and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next twelve hours. Rain-wind/thundershower may occur at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan and North-East Punjab during the period. Dry and humid weather is likely in other parts of the country. According to
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a flood alert due to anticipated monsoon rains affecting multiple regions across the country from today until next Friday. This advisory highlights the potential for significant weather impacts, including flooding and landslides, particularly in vulnerable areas. According to Radio Pakistan, intermittent rains
Lahore: Veteran broadcaster of Radio Pakistan, Yasmeen Tahir, passed away in Lahore on Saturday. She was 88. Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be offered after Asar prayer on Sunday. According to Radio Pakistan, Yasmeen Tahir had been undergoing treatment at a local hospital for the past few days. Born
Skardu: One person has died and three foreign climbers have been injured in an avalanche on K2. The avalanche has brought tragedy to one of the world’s most formidable peaks. According to Radio Pakistan, the deceased has been identified as Iftikhar Sadpara, a local porter. The incident underscores the perils
Islamabad: Long before the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, the people of Jammu and Kashmir expressed a desire to join Pakistan, as stated by Dr. Mujahid Gilani, a senior Kashmiri leader. He highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir had a Muslim majority population of over 98% in 1947, which
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that the construction and repair of twelve thousand kilometers of roads have been completed in the province. She made this announcement while discussing infrastructure improvements with Member National Assembly Chaudhry Naseer Ahmed Abbas and President PML-N Japan Malik Noor Awan in Lahore. According
Islamabad: Pakistan, yesterday, rejected allegations linking a defunct banned group to a recent attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, following the United States designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a foreign terrorist organisation. According to Nam News Network, in a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the country’s firm commitment