Islamabad enforces section 144, restricts rallies and public gatherings
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has imposed a complete ban on any type of gathering, procession, or protest in the federal capital, Islamabad, by enforcing Section 144. The administration stated that the purpose of implementing Section 144 is to ensure the safety of citizens and to maintain peace and order. According
Dense fog forces closure of M1 from Peshawar to Rashakai
PESHAWAR: Thick fog has covered parts of the country, leading to the shutdown of the M1 Motorway between Peshawar and Rashakai, for all vehicle movement. A Motorway representative stated that visibility, in this part has decreased to low levels, causing driving to be very challenging and possibly deadly. The authorities
5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Department of Meteorology reported the earthquake shock that hit the eastern border of Afghanistan, and its epicenter was situated at a depth of 234 km. The magnitude 5.3 quake occurred at 23:15 on late Tuesday night. According to details, the earthquake tremor was felt in many parts
Taliban shuts down Shamshad News over refusal to air anti-Pakistan content
KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has forcibly closed Shamshad News operations, one of the most important private television channels in Afghanistan, due to supposedly not showing anti-Pakistan materials. As per reports from Afghan media, officials at the Taliban suddenly cut off all transmissions from Shamshad News, both television and
Light rain lashes Islamabad and Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Light rain lashes parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, making the weather pleasant after a two-week sizzling spell. Pakistan Meteorological Department said that Rain is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu,
