The ground link to Kaghan Valley has been temporarily restored, allowing for the evacuation of tourists and locals stranded due to recent flooding. As of Monday morning, 95 percent of the stranded vehicles have been successfully evacuated through a temporary route, leading to a significant clearing out of hotels from Kaghan Valley to Naran Valley. Despite this progress, approximately 120 vehicles remain stranded in Mahandri. Sources report that 150 vehicles were successfully evacuated last night before rising water levels in a nearby stream forced a halt in traffic on the temporary route. Officials are hopeful that once the route is…
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In the aftermath of relentless rains and accelerated glacier melting, flash floods have caused widespread devastation across various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The flooding, which began late Friday night, has swept away roads, homes, and vital infrastructure, leaving multiple villages in a state of high alert. Despite the extensive destruction, no casualties have been reported so far. The Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) has confirmed that the Ramkha and Muskay areas of Parishing, Astore, were particularly hard-hit, with over 50 homes, cattle sheds, footbridges, and water tanks destroyed. To aid those displaced, the GBDMA established two IDP camps, though most of…
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s army chief, Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced the formation of an interim government during a nationwide address on Monday afternoon. The military spokesperson, who relayed the announcement to AFP, did not provide additional details about the interim administration or its composition, leaving the nation in a state of uncertainty. This unexpected move by the military followed the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to multiple sources, Hasina fled the country shortly after stepping down. Her departure comes amid escalating violence that has claimed more lives than any unrest seen in Bangladesh since its independence…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling electricity theft by establishing specialized police stations and courts dedicated to this issue. This move comes amid recent increases in electricity bills, which have already raised concerns about financial strain on the public. Under the new measure, a total of 8,769 specialized police stations and 497 courts will be created across the country, with 634 personnel assigned to these facilities. The initiative will be rolled out in two phases. The first phase will see the establishment of these facilities in Lahore, DG Khan, Hyderabad, Larkana Division,…
LAHORE: Renowned Pakistani actress Shagufta Ejaz has faced backlash on social media following her recent trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid her husband Yahya Siddiqui’s ongoing battle with cancer. In response, Ejaz has strongly defended herself through a video shared on her YouTube channel. Ejaz’s trip to Dubai sparked criticism, with some social media users accusing her of marrying Siddiqui solely for his money and neglecting him in his time of need. The actress, who has been caring for Siddiqui during his five-year struggle with cancer, shared screenshots of the negative comments in her video. She also included…
LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab has successfully thwarted a significant terror plot, arresting three alleged terrorists linked to banned organizations during recent operations across the province. CTD Punjab carried out 78 intelligence-based operations in various districts, leading to the interrogation of 79 suspects and the arrest of three individuals—Abdul Wahab, Saifullah, and Khurram Abbas. These suspects are associated with the banned groups Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Daesh, and Sepah-e-Muhammad. The arrests occurred in Chakwal, Faisalabad, and Khushab. The CTD recovered a substantial cache of prohibited materials from the suspects, including 1,625 grams of explosives, three hand grenades, two IED bombs,…
LAHORE: A German tourist, Berg Florian, was attacked and robbed by armed men in Lahore, a city renowned for its hospitality. The 27-year-old, who traveled to Pakistan by bicycle, was camping near the airport and asleep when the assault occurred. According to Florian, the assailants stole an expensive cellphone, cash, and a camera worth Rs500,000 before fleeing the scene. He recounted his ordeal to the police, noting that he was severely beaten and nearly unconscious when he managed to reach a Rangers’ office on his bicycle. He collapsed there and was subsequently taken to a Rangers’ hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is considering income tax relief measures for salaried individuals to ease financial burdens. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the economic team to review current income tax rates for those earning up to Rs100,000 per month. In the latest budget, a 2.5% tax was imposed on monthly salaries within this bracket. However, under the Finance Bill 2024, the tax rate for salaries between Rs50,000 and Rs100,000 has been proposed to increase from 2.5% to 5% on income exceeding Rs50,000. Additionally, individuals earning between Rs100,000 and Rs200,000 will face a tax rate of 15% on income above…
ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has placed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Raoof Hasan on judicial remand for 14 days in a terrorism-related case. The decision came on Saturday, following Hasan’s arrest on July 31. The arrest was based on allegations from PTI International Media Coordinator Ahmed Janjua, who claimed Hasan provided funds to incite terrorism. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Supra rejected the plea for a seven-day physical remand of Hasan. Hasan’s counsel, Ali Bukhari, who appeared in court, filed for post-arrest bail, prompting the court to issue notices for a hearing on August 6. During the proceedings, Bukhari raised…
Rawalpindi:The Accountability Court judge overseeing the £190 million reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, has been changed once more. Judge Muhammad Ali Waraich of Accountability Court No.1, who was previously handling the case at Adiala Jail, has been replaced by District and Sessions Judge Nasir Javed Rana. Meanwhile, Judge Abida Sajjad of Grade 20 has been appointed to Accountability Court No.3, following recommendations from the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The Ministry of Law issued a formal notification regarding these new appointments yesterday. It’s worth noting that during a hearing…
