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Police register accidental death case in Lahore kite string tragedy

The 21-year-old Mazang resident died after a metal-coated kite string slit his throat near Sodiwal; the victim’s family declines a post-mortem

Published 23 Oct, 2025 05:49pm

Pakistan

Kite string claims life of young breadwinner in Lahore despite ban

21-year-old Nauman dies after a string slits his throat; CM Punjab seeks a report as kite-flying incidents surge again

Published 22 Oct, 2025 07:14pm

Pakistan

Ameer Balaj case: Prime suspect Teefi Butt killed in alleged police shootout

The accused, extradited from Dubai just a day earlier, died in crossfire during an alleged shootout in Rahim Yar Khan

Published 11 Oct, 2025 05:21pm

Pakistan

Internet, metro services suspended in twin cities amid security threats

Section 144 enforced across Punjab; schools closed early, traffic disruptions cause severe inconvenience to citizens

Published 10 Oct, 2025 06:42pm

Pakistan

CTD Punjab arrests 89 terrorists in three months of intelligence-based operations

Over 1,100 suspects held in 13,500 combing operations across the province

Published 22 Sep, 2025 05:10pm

Pakistan

Punjab launches Pakistan’s first AI-based driving test car

No more bribery or favouritism — only skilled drivers to get licences

Published 19 Sep, 2025 09:28pm

Pakistan

Floods wreak havoc in Punjab; 20 dead, 280 villages submerged

Raging Chenab flood surges toward Multan; Army leads rescue mission as India releases more water into rivers

Updated 30 Aug, 2025 08:28am

Pakistan

Punjab reels under raging floods: 17 dead, dozens missing as rivers overflow

Floodwaters submerge hundreds of villages; the Army leads rescue operations with boats, and thousands are evacuated across the province

Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:19am

Pakistan

Aleema Khan’s other son also arrested in Lahore over May 9 cases

Shahrez Azim was remanded for eight days, while his brother Sher Shah was taken into custody after attending court

Published 22 Aug, 2025 04:48pm

Pakistan

Over 300 PTI workers arrested in Lahore as party plans protest outside Adiala Jail

Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi for seven days ahead of August 5 protest; PTI calls MNAs and senators to Islamabad

Updated 04 Aug, 2025 10:44pm

Pakistan

Islamabad Express en route to Rawalpindi derails near Kala Shah Kaku

At least 7 bogies derailed and 30 passengers injured

Updated 02 Aug, 2025 02:33pm

Pakistan

Chung police crack case of shooting at YouTuber Rajab Butt’s residence

Chung police carries out raid in multiple areas to apprehend the suspects

Published 22 Jul, 2025 10:12am

Pakistan

Lahore: Speeding truck claims lives of Mother, infant

Driver fled the scene post accident

Published 18 Jul, 2025 10:31am

Pakistan

18-hour rain wreaks havoc in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

Over 60 killed across Punab in rain-related incidents in 24 hours

Updated 17 Jul, 2025 02:04pm

Pakistan

Severe rainfall causes destruction in twin cities

PM calls for an emergency meeting on flood situation in Rawalpindi

Published 17 Jul, 2025 12:17pm

Pakistan

Roof collapse in Lahore’s Akbari Gate claims lives of three family members

PDMA urges public to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary

Published 17 Jul, 2025 11:14am

Pakistan

Traffic accident in Lahore injures minister’s son, kills policeman

Manan’s son Ahmed also been shifted to the hospital in critical condition

Published 17 Jul, 2025 10:15am

Pakistan

Two suspected criminals killed in separate encounters in Lahore

Both suspects were involved in serious crimes, says Crime Control Department

Updated 12 Jul, 2025 01:50pm

Pakistan

Humaira Asghar’s death: Initial post-mortem shows no signs of violence

Humaira Asghar’s remains to reach Lahore by 4pm today

Published 11 Jul, 2025 01:03pm

Pakistan

Record eight-hour rainfall devastates Lahore, causes widespread flooding

Incessant rain spell claims 13 lives in Lahore, Balochistan; several injured

Published 10 Jul, 2025 01:36pm

Pakistan

9th Muharram processions conclude peacefully amid tight security

Processions, majalis pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala

Published 06 Jul, 2025 12:19am