The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced that all Saturday and Sunday holidays for its staff have been cancelled. This decision comes as a flash flood advisory has been issued across the entire province. The reason for this is that heavy rainfall and a strong westerly weather system are expected to affect parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa starting today. This weather is increasing the risk of sudden flash floods, especially in low-lying areas and near rivers and their tributaries, including the Kabul River. According to a spokesperson for PDMA, all officers and staff members have been instructed…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has strongly suggested that it might shut down motorcycle rickshaw manufacturing companies across Punjab if they don’t get properly regulated within the next three months. This warning came during a hearing on petitions related to reducing smog, presided over by Justice Shahid Karim. During the session, Justice Shahid Karim voiced serious concerns about the increasing pollution levels in Lahore, linking them directly to both unregulated traffic and poor city planning. The court pointed out that the widespread use of motorcycle rickshaws is a major contributor to both air and noise pollution in the city. Lahore’s…
The Information Technology University (ITU) in Lahore recently held an exciting International Distinguished Lecturer Workshop in collaboration with CISS-Global, IEEE, ACM, SPIE, and OPTICA. This event brought together some of the world’s most respected experts in technology and engineering right here in Lahore! These brilliant minds delivered fascinating lectures on really cutting-edge stuff like electromagnetics, RF and microwave engineering, metasurfaces, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and other game-changing communication technologies. The workshop turned out to be a real source of inspiration for ITU students and faculty. It gave them some fantastic and rare opportunities to dive deep into these subjects and…
Police have detained a significant number of people across Pakistan in recent weeks following over 10 mob attacks targeting outlets of the American fast-food chain KFC. These incidents were triggered by anti-United States sentiment and opposition to its ally Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, according to officials. Police in major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad have confirmed at least 11 incidents where KFC locations were attacked and vandalized by protesters wielding sticks. Officials reported this week that at least 178 individuals have been arrested in connection with these attacks. KFC and its US-based parent company, Yum Brands, have not…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to develop a detailed, party-wide strategy for potential talks with the establishment, signaling a more serious and organized approach to breaking the current political stalemate in the country. Senior PTI leader and Senator Shibli Faraz confirmed that a consultative meeting will be held within the party soon to discuss the possible dialogue process. Speaking to senior journalists, he stressed that negotiations are a sensitive and critical matter, requiring careful consideration and adherence to constitutional guidelines. “We’ll find a way forward through consultation. The strategy has to be based on the principles of the Constitution…
MNA Sher Afzal Marwat alleged on Friday that Aleema Khan has been using YouTubers to target him. Speaking on Samaa TV’s program “Mere Sawal with Absar Alam,” Marwat stated, “A YouTuber made a vlog targeting me at someone’s request. I was forced to choose between joining Aleema Khan’s group or Bushra Bibi’s group.” He further added, “Aleema Khan currently controls the PTI’s social media group. She also oversees the aid received from the United States.” Marwat claimed, “Aleema Khan used to send me videos filled with abusive language directed at me.” “We had to endure behavior that was completely against…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is gearing up for two significant overseas trips this month, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing push to strengthen its connections with important countries in the region. According to the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar will be heading to Kabul on April 19 for a one-day official visit, at the invitation of Afghanistan’s interim foreign minister. He’ll be accompanied by a high-level delegation during this trip. While in Kabul, he’s expected to have some crucial meetings with Afghanistan’s Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and other senior Afghan officials. The Foreign Office mentioned…
On Friday, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed serious concerns, stating that the federation is at risk due to the ongoing canal projects. Addressing a public gathering in Hyderabad, the former Foreign Minister highlighted his party’s victory in the Umerkot by-election, emphasizing, “The people have clearly rejected these canal projects by ensuring the PPP’s win.” “We brought a no-confidence motion, a first in the country’s history, and ousted the person who initiated the construction of these two canals. It’s worth remembering that PTI founder Imran Khan approved the construction of two out of the six canals,” Bhutto-Zardari pointed…
On Friday, Aliya Hamza, the chief organizer for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was placed under arrest. Information from sources indicates that Aliya was transferred to the Women’s Police Station in Rawalpindi. In a separate incident on Saturday, a PTI activist was detained outside the London residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, specifically at his Avenfield House. Reports reveal that the former three-time prime minister was en route to his Avenfield House address. The PTI activist was present at the location prior to Nawaz Sharif’s arrival.
Security sources have indicated that a considerable number of individuals affected by terrorism linked to the Khawarij insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are now turning their backs on extremism. Furthermore, the family and tribal members of the terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan have publicly distanced themselves from these violent elements. According to detailed reports, on April 15, 2025, security forces conducted an operation in the Kalachi area of Dera Ismail Khan, resulting in the deaths of four foreign nationals. Among the neutralized terrorists was Khazri Huzaifa, also known as Usman, a foreign national belonging to the Ranazai tribe. In a…
