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Lahore Smog: LHC orders govt to announce early winter break in schools

Lahore Smog: LHC orders govt to announce early winter break in schools

On Thursday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the Punjab government to close schools from December 20 on account of winter vacations. Taking cognizance of the level of smog in the provincial metropolis, the court

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

On Tuesday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said in categorical terms that "Pakistan will have no gas in the next few years". Chaudhry warned of an impending gas crisis in Pakistan, saying the resource was diminishing

PM for constructing modern city near Lahore: SAPM Gill

PM for constructing modern city near Lahore: SAPM Gill

On Wednesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill, said that the Prime Minister had decided to build a new modern city near Lahore. Detailing some of the features of

NCOC shifts school winter vacations to January

NCOC shifts school winter vacations to January

On Wednesday, the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) decided to shift school winter vacations to January 2022. According to various media reports, the NCOC's step was backed by all provinces as they agreed to

Gwadar protests: PM assures fulfilment of legitimate demands

Gwadar protests: PM assures fulfilment of legitimate demands

On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan agreed to the "very legitimate demands" of Gwadar's protesting fishermen. His notice came when the protest of the locals for their fundamental rights entered its 28th day. Led by

Police escort lost Chinese man back to hotel

Police escort lost Chinese man back to hotel

Karachi - A Chinese man lost in Kati Pahari was safely escorted back to his hotel on Saturday, thanks to Karachi police. According to reports, the man, named Mao Fankin, arrived in Karachi early Saturday.

4.1 magnitude quake jolts parts of Karachi

4.1 magnitude quake jolts parts of Karachi

Karachi - On Wednesday, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck several parts of Karachi. The tremors were felt in various areas of the port city, including Quaidabad, Scheme 33, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Baldia, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Gulistan-e-Jauhar,

Driver stopping train to buy yoghurt suspended

Driver stopping train to buy yoghurt suspended

Lahore - On Wednesday, an inter-city train driver in Lahore was suspended as he made an unscheduled stop to purchase some yoghurt. The incident on Monday raised several eyebrows about the safety and regulation of

Video: Man commits suicide at Lucky One Mall in Karachi

Video: Man commits suicide at Lucky One Mall in Karachi

Karachi - A 40-year-old unemployed man died by jumping from the third floor at Karachi's LuckyOne Mall, the police confirmed Tuesday. The body was taken to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in Paposh Nagar for medico-legal

Karachi: Massive fire breaks out near II Chundrigar road

Karachi: Massive fire breaks out near II Chundrigar road

Karachi - On Tuesday, a fire erupted near PTCL Plaza along with the II Chundrigar Road, Karachi, causing smoke plumes that were visible from a distance of a couple of kilometres. All adjoining buildings were