Pakistan

A devastating avalanche struck the popular tourist destination of Naran in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Initial reports indicate that over 20 hotels and residential buildings were buried under the weight of collapsing glaciers. However, this incident raised concerns about substantial financial losses to the local economy. A devastating avalanche triggered by the collapse of two glaciers buried multiple houses and hotels in the renowned tourist destination of Naran, located in the Mansehra District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), officials from the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) reported on Thursday. Naran, situated in the upper Kaghan Valley, draws significant domestic and international tourism, particularly during the summer months. However, the region experiences severe winter conditions ...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says the province will launch an air ambulance service soon. Chairing a meeting of the Air Ambulance Project in Lahore today, she allowed the use of her helicopter for emergency patient transfers. She also announced the initiation of the Rescue 1122 service on the motorway. Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the forthcoming launch of an air ambulance service in the province, aiming to enhance medical assistance across Punjab. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister in Lahore, focusing on the Air Ambulance Project. Details regarding the air ambulance service are still emerging. However, reports suggest plans to deploy two aircraft, strategically stationed in the north (Rawalpindi/Mianwali) and sou...

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched an investigation into the circulation of a small number of misprinted Rs 1000 banknotes. The misprints reportedly left the backside of the notes blank. This incident caused a stir on social media after a video showing the anomaly went viral. While the current situation appears to be a limited issue, the SBP advises citizens to remain vigilant when handling cash. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is looking into how some Rs 1,000 banknotes got misprinted, following a video that went viral. The video showed blank backsides of certain notes, sparking concerns. The SBP assured that affected individuals and banks can swap these notes at designated branches and central bank offices nationwide. The investigation comes after a viral video display...

On Tuesday, prison authorities banned all visits to Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan for two weeks, citing a "security alert" which suggests a potential terror threat. Khan's party (PTI) and lawyers strongly criticize this decision. They claim it's a tactic to isolate Khan from media and supporters, and they plan to challenge it legally. In Pakistan, prison authorities have stopped anyone from meeting or visiting former prime minister Imran Khan in jail for two weeks, citing a security alert. Imran Khan, aged 71, is currently serving prison sentences in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi for various charges including corruption and leaking state secrets. His political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), strongly criticized this ban, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. They b...