Pre-Monsoon Rains Lash Sindh, Bringing Relief and Chaos
HYDERABAD:Pre-monsoon showers swept across Sindh on Thursday and Friday, providing much-needed respite from scorching heat but also triggering urban flooding, power outages, and tragic incidents. In a devastating event in Tando Jam, Hyderabad, the roof of a seminary collapsed amid the rain, killing
Romanian Blouse Day Celebrated for the First Time in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:In a unique cultural exchange, the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of the Romanian Blouse on June 24, uniting members of the Romanian community, diplomats, and prominent Pakistani guests. The event paid tribute to the
Awareness Session Highlights Urgent Need for Female Hygiene and Reproductive Health Education
An informative session on female hygiene and reproductive health was held Thursday at the KIOCA Seminar Hall of PMAS Arid Agriculture University, attracting over 60 students, both male and female. The event was organized by the Programme on Development Alternatives (PODA) in collaboration
740 Hazardous Buildings Identified Across Sindh Ahead of Monsoon
KARACHI:As the monsoon season approaches, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared 740 buildings across the province structurally unsafe, with 588 located in Karachi. These buildings, many over a century old, have been labeled dangerously dilapidated and at high risk of collapse
Rs130 Million Heist at Car Showroom Owner’s Home in PECHS
KARACHI:In a daring late-night robbery, a group of armed men and burqa-clad women looted over Rs130 million in cash and valuables from the residence of a prominent car showroom owner in PECHS Block 2. The incident occurred in the early hours of June
Body of Missing Cab Driver Recovered from Soan River After Flood Tragedy
RAWALPINDI:The body of Hussain Muawiya, a cab driver who went missing after his car was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rainfall earlier this week, was recovered from the Soan River near Dhok Bawa, located between the Rawat and Saddar Bairuni police jurisdictions.
Youth Urged to Lead Climate Action at Four-Day Workshop in Thatta
A four-day Youth Leadership for Climate Change workshop kicked off on June 24 at Makli Ghunghat Khana in Thatta, bringing together young changemakers to champion environmental sustainability and climate adaptation strategies. Organised by the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) under the umbrella of the
Punjab Mandates Fitness Certificates for Motorcycles Under New Transport Law
LAHORE:In a significant move aimed at curbing pollution and improving road safety, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for motorcycles to obtain fitness certificates, a requirement previously limited to private and commercial vehicles. This change comes under the newly amended Motor Vehicle
SC Urges Review of Nikahnama Form to Protect Women’s Marriage Rights
ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed both the federal and provincial governments to review and revise the Nikahnama (marriage contract) form to make it more user-friendly and ensure it effectively protects the rights of both parties, particularly women. A three-member bench of
India Faces Diplomatic Setback at SCO Defence Ministers
ISLAMABAD:India faced a significant diplomatic blow on Thursday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting after member states refused to support New Delhi’s stance against Pakistan, disrupting the possibility of a consensus-based joint communiqué. The two-day summit, held in Qingdao, China,
