ROME – Italy’s Ministry of Justice has announced that more than 10,000 prisoners may qualify for early release under alternative sentencing programs such as house arrest or probation, to ease the country’s severely overcrowded prison system. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the ministry said 10,105 inmates are “potentially eligible” for alternative measures. The criteria […]
It was the first time that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States and Israel, acknowledged deaths at one of its distribution sites after weeks of chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Palestinians being killed nearby while waiting to collect rations. AFP footage showed lifeless bodies taken to a nearby hospital in […]
Punjab Floods: 63 Dead as Torrential Rains Paralyze Cities, Trigger Emergency Response LAHORE/RAWALPINDI – At least 63 people have lost their lives in devastating rain-related incidents across Punjab during the last 36 hours, as heavy monsoon downpours cripple daily life and trigger widespread urban flooding. According to official sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has summoned […]
Heavy Rains Cause Deaths, Flooding Across Punjab; Chakwal Hit by Record Cloudburst LAHORE – At least five people have lost their lives while dozens of villages remain submerged as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc across several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Chiniot, and Jhelum. In Lahore’s Akbari Gate area, the rooftop of […]
Pakistan Railways Increases Train Fares by 2% from July 18 ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Railways has officially announced a 2% increase in fares across all train categories, including Mail, Express, Inter-city, and passenger trains. The revised fare structure will take effect starting Friday, July 18, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways. […]
Rawalpindi, Faisalabad Hit Hard by Heavy Rainfall; Public Holiday Declared RAWALPINDI – Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema has announced a public holiday in Rawalpindi due to relentless monsoon rainfall and dangerous weather conditions. In a public notification, he urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid all non-essential travel as rescue and drainage operations continue […]
CTD Kills Two Militants in Karachi Intelligence-Based Operation KARACHI – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, conducted an intelligence-based operation near Mochko on Hub River Road, killing two militants in a fierce gun battle. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched after credible intelligence reports confirmed […]
PIA Seeks UK Approval to Resume Flights to Manchester ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has formally requested clearance from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) to resume flight operations to Manchester, sources revealed on Wednesday. The airline has submitted a written application and is optimistic about receiving flight approval within the coming […]
Monsoon Rains to Return to Karachi, Rain Expected Across Pakistan: PMD KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the third spell of monsoon rains to begin in Karachi from tomorrow, bringing light to moderate showers to the port city. According to the Met Office, the city will experience cloudy and humid weather throughout […]
A tragic accident at a rainwater drainage site in Lahore has prompted legal action against contractors working under the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), after a manhole was left unsecured without safety barriers or warning signs. On the instructions of Punjab Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against those […]
