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 […]
Metro Bus Service Partially Suspended for Chehlum in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI — The Metro Bus service between Saddar Station and Faizabad will remain suspended today (Friday) due to the observance of Chehlum for the martyrs of Karbala, the administration announced. Officials confirmed that Metro operations within Islamabad — from IJP to the Pak Secretariat — will […]
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed that the 5.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 02:04 AM PST at a depth of 102km, while its epicenter was in the Hindukush Mountain region in Afghanistan. Tremors were also felt in various areas of Afghanistan and Tajikistan, NSMC stated. The quake jolted Peshawar and adjoining areas, Swat, Malakand, […]
Flash Floods Claim Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi; Rescue Ops Ongoing RAWALPINDI/GILGIT-BALTISTAN – Intense flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudbursts have caused multiple casualties and widespread damage in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi, as rescue operations continue. In Rawalpindi, a father and daughter were swept away after their vehicle was caught in a […]
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused widespread disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a flood and rain emergency across the entire Rawalpindi Division. In response to the worsening situation, Pakistan Army troops have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations. According to a […]
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 […]
As per details, the deceased family, traveling from Lower Kohistan to Gilgit for a recreational trip, belonged to Kamalabad and Tulsa village in Rawalpindi. The Lower Kohistan administration is facilitating the transfer of the bodies to Rawalpindi. Funeral prayers will be held in Tulsa village and Chakri, authorities confirmed. In a separate incident, at least […]
As per the alert, Pakistan is set to experience intense weather conditions on April 18 (today) and 19 (tomorrow), as heavy rain, dust storms, and hailstorms are forecast across several regions. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory, urging citizens to remain vigilant and adopt necessary safety measures. The National Emergencies […]
As per details, the storm, with lightning and strong winds, brought down walls and caused fatal incidents across the northern part of the country. In Jhelum, three people, including a woman, were killed when the walls of their homes collapsed. In Kot Addu, a young man died after being struck by lightning. In Rawalpindi’s Ratta […]
The updated schedule is designed to help consumers effectively plan their cooking and daily activities. Residents of Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and surrounding areas are currently experiencing gas load-shedding. SNGPL officials stated that after Ramadan, gas will only be available during designated mealtimes. The revised gas supply schedule permits consumers to access gas during three designated periods: […]