Pakistan Railways has announced an increase in train fares, effective immediately. The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to manage rising operational costs and improve the quality of services offered to passengers. The fare hike will affect both long-distance and short-distance routes across the country. According to railway officials, the new fare structure is designed to address the …

KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department reported two additional deaths in Karachi over the past few days due to a severe heatwave, bringing the total number of heat-related fatalities since June to 51. The latest victims were admitted to Civil Hospital as temperatures in the city soared to dangerous levels. Karachi has been suffering from an intense heatwave, exacerbating the hardships …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a critical warning for potential urban flooding in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as heavy monsoon rains continue to lash these regions. According to the NDMA, the relentless downpours are expected to exacerbate the risk of urban flooding, particularly in low-lying areas and major cities. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and …

ISLAMABAD: Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqar declined an offer to serve as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday, becoming the second judge to refuse the appointment amid criticism. Just days earlier, retired Supreme Court judge Mushir Alam had also turned down the same offer for a three-year term. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), chaired by Chief …

The lavish wedding of Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest individual Mukesh Ambani, drew widespread attention for several reasons, notably the presence of Indian celebrities adorned in attire designed by Pakistani fashion designers. The months-long wedding festivities, attended by Hollywood stars, Bollywood icons, renowned athletes, and business magnates, concluded recently amid extensive international media coverage. Despite the absence of significant …