Rescue 1122 Handles 522 Emergencies in Lower Dir
LOWER DIR: Rescue 1122 Lower Dir responded to 522 emergencies of different types across the district during September 2026, providing immediate rescue and medical assistance to 479 injured…
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Parent Jumps Into Canal Amid Family Property Dispute
BAHAWALPUR: An elderly couple in Bahawalpur reportedly jumped into a canal after becoming distressed over alleged family disputes involving the division of property. According…
Pakistan launches National Mental Health Policy as 24 million need psychiatric assistance
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 (ABC): Pakistan on Thursday launched its National Mental Health Policy as the government seeks to expand access to mental healthcare across…
Lahore Cracks Down on Littering
LAHORE: Authorities in Lahore have decided to launch a crackdown against people found littering in public places, with fines of up to Rs500,000 for…
PNS/M Conducts Maiden Live Weapon Firing
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy’s newly inducted submarine PNS/M HANGOR has successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating the vessel’s…
No Law Bans Under-16 Social Media Use: PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has told the Islamabad High Court that there is currently no law in Pakistan prohibiting children under the…
HESCO plans to install 30,000 AMI meters
ISLAMABAD, Oct 01,2026 (ABC):Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) plans to install 30,000 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters in its Hyderabad and Laar circles under…
Pakistan eyes joint ventures to expand economic presence in Africa
Islamabad Oct 01,2026: Pakistan is looking to deepen its economic footprint in Africa through joint ventures and stronger private-sector partnerships, targeting opportunities in the…
Hajj 2027 preparations reviewed, minister orders timely completion of pilgrim facilities
ISLAMABAD, September 30: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf on Wednesday reviewed preparations for Hajj 2027 and directed officials to complete all…
Dar orders TCP to move ahead with 185,000-tonne wheat procurement for Sindh
ISLAMABAD, September 30: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reviewed progress on wheat import arrangements and directed the…
Smart Islamabad plan to install 2,500 IoT devices in six months, says Shaza Fatima
ISLAMABAD, September 30 : Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that 2,500 Internet of Things devices will be…
Security forces kill militant in Balochistan operation
QUETTA: Security forces have killed one militant during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan as part of ongoing operations against what security sources described as…
Punjab Energy Minister orders strict electrical safety compliance, eases contractor licensing
LAHORE, September 30, 2026: Punjab Energy Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has directed strict enforcement of electrical safety regulations across public and private installations…
NCCIA Recovers Rs480,000 in WhatsApp Fraud Case
ABBOTTABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Abbottabad has recovered Rs480,000 belonging to a citizen who was allegedly defrauded through a WhatsApp impersonation…
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled goods worth over Rs154 million in Balochistan
GADANI, September 30, 2026: Pakistan Customs Enforcement has seized smuggled goods worth more than Rs154 million, including the value of seized vehicles, in a…
Pakistan Express Derails Near Kharian
LAHORE, September 30, 2026: The Rawalpindi-to-Karachi Pakistan Express derailed near Kharian on Wednesday, blocking the main railway line and disrupting train operations, according to…
NADRA Official Arrested Over Rs120m Allegation
ISLAMABAD, September 30, 2026: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a NADRA assistant director over allegations that he received Rs120 million to facilitate…