KARACHI: A provincial ombudsman on Thursday ordered the immediate removal of Moonis Alvi, the chief executive officer of K-Electric, the nation’s largest power utility, after ruling him guilty of workplace harassment.
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Cabinet approves Haj 2026 policy, AI framework and green building code; PM caps sugar price
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday rolled out a trio of transformative policies, approving the Haj Policy for 2026, the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, and the Green Building Code of Pakistan.
Flash flood ravages Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ishkoman valley, power station damaged
ISLAMABAD: A cloudburst-induced flood tore through the Ishkoman valley in Pakistan’s Ghizer district on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction that damaged dozens of homes, shops, and critical infrastructure, including a vital power station, the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) reported.
German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead in Pakistan accident
ISLAMABAD: German mountaineer Laura Dahlmeier, a renowned Olympic champion, was confirmed dead on Wednesday after a tragic accident while attempting to scale Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region.
Dozens of students stranded at Gwadar Iran border crossing by travel ban
ISLAMABAD: Dozens of students enrolled in religious schools in Iran find themselves in limbo at the Gabd border, their journey halted by a closed crossing and bureaucratic hurdles, as they attempt to return to their studies amid ongoing regional tensions, Dawn newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Injured German mountaineer missing after rockfall in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: A German mountaineer, severely injured, is missing after a rockfall struck her during a climb in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, authorities said on Tuesday.
Police action at top Pakistan university to vacate hostels draws ire over student arrests
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police, acting on the request of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) administration, conducted an operation to vacate hostels on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of several students and drawing widespread criticism from lawyers, activists, and former politicians.
Thousands evacuated as rivers Indus and Chenab overflow, destroying homes and crops
ISLAMABAD: Floodwaters from the Indus and Chenab rivers have submerged over a dozen villages across several districts in Pakistan’s Punjab province, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate to safer ground.
Deadly monsoon spell looms over Pakistan as death toll hits 279
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department warned on Monday that a “more intense” monsoon spell will sweep across much of the country starting today, threatening to worsen a crisis that has already claimed 279 lives since late June.
German consulate in Karachi halts visas for non-EU citizens
KARACHI: The German Consulate General in Karachi suspended visa services for non-European Union citizens Monday, canceling all appointments “until further notice” and leaving Pakistani applicants with no clear path forward.