Massive accident at Sawan Bridge in Rawalpindi
July 17, 2023
5:34 pm
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.
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.
In the agricultural region of Hadiara in Lahore, Punjab, an incident occurred where a drone carrying narcotics, worth millions in local currency, crashed into fields, causing alarm among the local community.
Lahore’s traffic police have significantly increased their efforts to address the issue of motorcyclists riding without helmets.
The tourism department of Punjab is embarking on an ambitious project to elevate Kotli Sattian, a stunning hill station in Rawalpindi district, into a prominent tourist spot. Known for its natural beauty and surpassing even Murree in terms of elevated location, plans are underway to construct a state-of-the-art resort equipped with modern facilities, including a European-style chairlift, to attract tourists and enhance their experience.
A shocking and tragic incident unfolded at the premises of the Lahore sessions court on Thursday, resulting in the loss of two lives, including a woman, in a shooting. This unfortunate occurrence marks another distressing incident of violence within a court setting.
On Wednesday, a devastating incident took place at Bhati Gate in Lahore, resulting in the loss of multiple family members due to a house fire. Tragically, six children and three women were unable to escape the fire, except for one survivor who jumped from the building.
The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab has decided to change the uniforms of police officers in order to implement a recognition system based on years of service. In this context, Additional IG Rifaat Mukhtar sent a letter on behalf of the IG Punjab outlining the new uniform standards.
