The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning, stating that from July 20th to 22nd, heavy rainfall may result in urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other major cities.
Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, the former Punjab chief minister and president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was transferred from District Jail Lahore to Central Jail Adiala in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The local administration in Lahore had issued 30-day detention orders against Elahi under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (3MPO) on July 16.
The PTI has raised doubts about the credibility of the former principal secretary Azam Khan’s statement regarding the US cypher conspiracy, dismissing it as inconsistent.
In Sahiwal, two young children lost their lives and three others were left in critical condition after consuming a poisoned milkshake at their father’s home on Dispensary Road. The father had prepared the milkshake for his five kids, but shortly after consuming it, their health rapidly deteriorated.
Earlier today (19 July), a powerful earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale rattled several major cities in Pakistan, generating shockwaves felt in Islamabad and Lahore.
A grave medical error resulted in the untimely death of Muhammad Nabi Khan, a 14-year-old boy, on Tuesday. The boy’s family had rushed him to a nearby doctor when he was suffering from diarrhea, seeking medical attention. However, the decision proved fatal as the administered injection triggered a severe and rapid outbreak of rashes all over his body.
A sad occurrence happened earlier today on Swan Bridge, GT Road, Rawalpindi. The update claims that a cement bag-laden truck lost control and hit several cars.
The Lahore Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIP) has announced the temporary closure of its runway for two months during particular hours due to worries about possible bird strikes on the runway.
In the Jhelum district of Punjab, the police have carried out the demolition of minarets at an Ahmadi worship place, declaring it to be an illegal structure. This action was prompted by threats made by the local leadership of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). According to a spokesperson from the Ahmadi community, the minarets were razed during the nights of July 14 and 15 in Kala Gujaran, Jhelum district.
The construction of the Gujranwala Motorway Link has commenced, marking the initiation of an Rs. 11 billion project that aims to connect the city with the motorway. Anticipated to be completed within 90 days, this project will significantly improve travel convenience for the city’s 600,000 residents.
The FIA’s Cybercrime Wing has made significant progress by arresting nine individuals involved in blackmailing borrowers through loan apps. The operations took place in the Saidpur Road area, resulting in the closure of several company offices within a business complex. These arrested individuals were responsible for making daily threatening calls to borrowers and their contacts.
Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has unveiled plans to upgrade Lahore Zoo and Safari Park, aiming to elevate them to international standards. During a key meeting, the focus was on transforming the facilities to match the exceptional zoological standards observed in renowned locations like Singapore.
