TikToker Arrested for Allegedly Aiding Honey-Trap Kidnappings in Katcha Belt KARACHI – Police have uncovered a disturbing evolution in the tactics of criminal gangs operating in the katcha belt, where abduction-for-ransom cases remain rampant. Initially, the gangs reportedly used fake female voices over phone calls to lure unsuspecting victims into their hideouts. Once this ploy […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public about a rise in online fraud, where scammers lure people with fake prize money offers. According to the advisory, fraudsters may ask victims to click on suspicious links or provide their banking details online to claim a prize. The PTA has urged people […]
Masked Kidnapper Flees, Girl Safely Recovered in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI – A young girl was abducted in Rawalpindi after a masked kidnapper tricked her grandfather. According to authorities, the man was distracted when the kidnapper engaged him in conversation and sent him to a nearby medical store, leaving the girl alone. The abductor then took the […]
Dengue Larvae Found at Chughtai Lab as Rawalpindi Grapples with Rising Cases Rawalpindi – Authorities have registered a case at Bani Police Station following a complaint by the District Health Authority (DHA) after dengue larvae were discovered at Chughtai Lab. According to the FIR, stagnant water on the lab’s roof and inside a generator filter […]
Sindh CM Meets US Officials to Discuss Flood Response, Ports, and Investment Opportunities Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah held a high-level meeting with US officials, including Consul General Charles Goodman and Political Officer Jared Hansen, to discuss key issues such as flood response, food security, energy, security cooperation, and investment prospects in the province. […]
Tanoli, who works as a juice vendor, admitted to the sexual assaults before the Judicial Magistrate at the City Court the previous day. During the court hearing on Wednesday, the four victims appeared and recorded their statements under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The victims identified Tanoli during the identification parade. They also […]
Floods Continue to Ravage Healthcare System Across Pakistan Pakistan’s healthcare system is reeling under the impact of ongoing floods, with the government recently receiving a fresh report detailing widespread damage to health facilities nationwide. According to sources, ten more health centers have been affected, bringing the total number of flood-hit facilities to 130. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
PIA Gets UK Cargo Licence, Faces Audit Heat Over Unpaid Dues ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has secured approval to operate direct cargo flights from Pakistan to the United Kingdom, a development seen as a major boost for the airline’s international operations. According to officials, the licence was granted after a joint on-site audit […]
Indus, Sutlej Rivers Experience Low Flood Levels ISLAMABAD – The Federal Flood Division (FFD) reported on Wednesday that the Indus River is currently in a state of low flood at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. At Kotri Barrage, water inflow has been measured at 398,300 cusecs, with an outflow of 371,600 cusecs. Upstream at Guddu Barrage, […]
Sindh Warns Vehicle Owners to Replace Old Number Plates KARACHI – The Sindh government has once again directed all vehicle owners to replace their old and yellow-colored number plates with the new series by next month. According to an official notification, non-compliance with the directive will lead to heavy fines and possible legal action under […]