Multiple Train Services Delayed as Pakistan Railways Steps Up Passenger Safety ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Railways has suspended three major train services, including the Karakoram Express, Shah Hussain Express, and Khushhal Khan Khattak Express. Passengers affected by these cancellations are being accommodated on the Business Express, officials said. In addition to the suspensions, several other trains […]
France Considers Ban on TikTok for Minors Amid Safety Concerns PARIS — French lawmakers are pushing for stricter limits on social media use for children, including a possible ban on TikTok for users under 15, following months of hearings with families, influencers, and social media executives. President Emmanuel Macron’s office has expressed support for restricting […]
Sindh Chief Minister Highlights Religious Tolerance, Responds to Recent Gulshan-e-Iqbal Incident Sindh’s Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, reaffirmed the province’s long-standing reputation as a beacon of religious tolerance—not just in Pakistan, but globally. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic accident in Gulshan-e-Iqbal that resulted in loss of life. “We […]
Massive Blaze Destroys Karachi Factory, Sparks Fire Safety Concerns A massive fire tore through a recycling factory in Karachi’s Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Wednesday, completely reducing the structure to rubble and raising fresh concerns over fire safety in the city’s industrial zones. Officials from the fire brigade declared it a third-degree fire — the […]
NADRA on Wednesday issued the alert about potential identity theft due to growing concerns over fraudulent platforms pretending to be NADRA to get citizens’ personal information. According to recent reports, citizens have been exploited by scammers who offer incentives in exchange for their ID details, which are later used illegally. The authority emphasised that protecting […]
The illegal connections bypass the network’s safety protocols, increasing risks to K-Electric’s infrastructure and safety hazards for citizens. Such drives are being conducted to reduce the loss of electricity due to theft and create a safer community for residents by removing hazards. Currently, 70% of K-Electric’s network is exempt from load-shedding, while efforts to reduce […]
The study assessed 60 global destinations based on seven key risk factors, including crime, personal safety, health, infrastructure, natural disasters, and digital security. Karachi received a safety score of 93.12, indicating a high-risk profile for tourists. The city’s political instability, high crime rates, and inadequate health and infrastructure facilities contributed significantly to its ranking. Tourists […]
Yango, the renowned international technological company, has embarked on a significant initiative to distribute helmets across prominent cities in Pakistan, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to road safety. Yango distributed over 1000 helmets in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad with a clear mission to prioritize rider safety and encourage responsible biking practices. This initiative shows Yango’s […]
Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday hinted that schools across the province may be closed for an extended period of time. Its said by the minister while he was addressing a ceremony on the teacher’s retirement system in Lahore. “I want to open schools,” he said. “However, we may have to go with the […]
These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like: Staring at your face on Zoom for hours instead of occasionally glimpsing it in the mirror. Living out the days in loungewear. Wearing minimal makeup because no one sees much of you. Considering an investment in home exercise equipment because gyms are […]
