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  • Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion.

    The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period.

    The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is predicted to strengthen and bring widespread rains. In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on July 10 with the possibility of rain interfering with the festival’s rituals, which include prayers and animal sacrifice.

    According to the forecast, additional rain-windstorms with thundershowers are predicted for Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, and Okara, intermittently between July 9 and July 12.

    On July 9 through Sunday, there is also a chance of significant rainfall in the following locations: Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha.

    In Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Karachi, and Hyderabad, it’s expected to rain, wind, and thundershowers with sporadic heavy falls. The following cities will be affected on July 8 and July 9: Thatta, Badin, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Panjgur, and Turbat.

    From July 9, heavy rains could cause urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot.

    During the predicted period, flash floods could occur in the local nullahs of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kashmir, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Lasbella. In Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu, rainfall may cause landslides.

  • Pakistan Railways employee returns lost bag carrying Rs20,000 cash to passenger

    Pakistan Railways employee returns lost bag carrying Rs20,000 cash to passenger

    A Pakistan Railways employee, Sadaqat Malik, helped a passenger who had lost his suitcase on the track retrieve it. Malik recorded a video of the bag containing Rs20,000 in cash and posted it on social media to track down the owner.

    The owner of the bag got in touch with Sadaqat Malik after the video went viral on social media.

    Malik said that the customer called him after he saw his social media video, and he was pleased to safely return the customer’s cash.

    A Pakistani cab driver recently set an example of honesty in Saudi Arabia by giving back Rs 41,000 to a Hajj pilgrim. The Hajj pilgrim was a Pakistani. The taxi driver took the cash to the Pakistani Hajj Mission in Makkah.

  • Eid-ul-Azha: Last-minute shopping ideas

    Eid-ul-Azha: Last-minute shopping ideas

    Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated a bit differently from Eid-ul-Fitr, and most people don’t focus on shopping on this ‘Barri Eid’ as compared to ‘Choti Eid’. However, it is still nice to get things for yourself or for your loved ones. If you are still confused about where to shop for Eid, you don’t need to worry. We have compiled a list of brands you can check out:

    Beechtree:

    Solids are in fashion these days and Beechtree has some really nice solids in their Eid collection. This can be your last-minute shopping stop if you are looking for a chic look this Eid.

    Check Here.

    J. Junaid Jamshed

    If you are looking for kurtas, then you can visit J. Junaid Jamshed. They have included some different colours this time in their Eid collection. You definitely need to check them out.

    Check Here.

    Ethnic by Outfitters

    If you want to go extra with your look Eid look, then Ethnic by Outfitters is the right stop for you. They have traditional and colourful dresses in their Eid collection. You can check them out here.

    Conatural

    It is also important to keep your skin hydrated this Eid, because humidity can really affect your skin. To keep your skin hydrated, you can try organic Hydrating Mists from Conatural.

    Check out Here.

    Limelight:

    If you are thinking of making a ‘royal statement’ this Eid, then Limelight’s Eid collection is for you.

    Check Here.

    Royal Tag

    They are also offering flat 20 to 30 per cent on their Eid Collection.

    Check out Here.

    LAMA

    LAMA is famous for its clothing but their shoe collection is also great. They have a wide variety of shoes for both men and women.

    Check out Here.

    Happy Shopping!

  • A maximum of 8,000 vehicles will be permitted to enter Murree on Eid-ul-Azha

    A maximum of 8,000 vehicles will be permitted to enter Murree on Eid-ul-Azha

    On Eid-ul-Azha, the City Traffic Police (CTP) of Rawalpindi will send out 360 Wardens and Traffic officers as part of a special traffic plan devised for Murree.

    Naveed Irshad, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) for Rawalpindi, stated that the CTP had completed all preparatory work in addition to establishing a control room to assist tourists and keep an eye on the traffic situation in Murree.

    He claimed that the Rawalpindi Traffic Police were making every effort to assist the tourists, adding that special traffic arrangements had been made with regard to their security.

    He added that traffic wardens had been instructed to work diligently and resolutely to maintain traffic flow so that traffic jams, particularly on congested roads, could be avoided and the citizens could receive relief, and that CTP would make use of all available resources to guarantee smooth traffic flow in Murree.

    According to the CTO, Murree has a 3,500 vehicle parking capacity, and according to district administration guidelines, a maximum of 8,000 vehicles are permitted entry.

    At Murree’s entry and exit points, specialised counting and checking pickets would also be placed, he added.

    He added that traffic wardens had been instructed to impound motorcycles and one-wheelers in relevant police stations. He said one-wheelers and drifters would be handled  strictly, and those who violate the law would be sent to prison.

  • France to provide Rs4.6 billion for the renovation of Lahore Fort

    France to provide Rs4.6 billion for the renovation of Lahore Fort

    A financing agreement worth more than Rs4.6 billion (€22 million) has been signed by the government of Pakistan and the government of France, through the French Development Agency (FDA), to provide technical and financial support for the restoration of the Lahore Fort.

    A special heritage site in Pakistan is to be protected and restored as part of the HURL (Heritage & Urban Regeneration in Lahore) project. The areas of focus will be increasing economic activity, promoting tourism, and preparing local communities for climate change.

    The walled city and fort of Lahore, which is in the middle of an 11 million-person metropolis, is made up of numerous unique structures with exceptional historical and cultural value as well as numerous compact ancient neighbourhoods.

    The fort faced numerous threats to its integrity, which led to UNESCO listing it as a World Heritage Site in Danger in 1981. The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), and the Punjab government launched a ten-year conservation initiative to develop and restore the site in 2012.

    The French government is delighted to be supporting this attempt through AFD: “France is proud to be part of the ambitious plan of the Punjab government to develop and promote the unique cultural heritage of Lahore,” said Nicolas Galey, the French ambassador to Pakistan.

    By enhancing the tourist attraction of the locations and enhancing the living conditions of the riparian populations, the restoration and development of the Lahore Fort surroundings will be a potent engine of sustainable economic development of the City.

    The HURL project will be financed over a five-year period. It is anticipated that this will strengthen the Lahore Fort’s resilience, generate more income and employment opportunities, particularly for women and the transgender community, and contribute to the restoration and improvement of the fort.

    By including the neighbourhoods surrounding the fort as a growth interface, it will also increase tourism development and strengthen the capacity of WCLA and its associates.

    The AFD is reaffirming its dedication to Lahore’s urban development by funding this project. This significant undertaking is just the beginning of the French government’s efforts to support the restoration of South Asian heritage.

  • Pak army rescues mountaineers Shehroze and Fazal

    Pak army rescues mountaineers Shehroze and Fazal

    The Pakistan Army rescued two mountaineers who were stranded at Nanga Parbat. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), army aviation helicopters and pilots took in the rescue mission on Thursday.

    Both Shehroze Kashif and Fazal Ali are fit and sound, the ISPR said.

    Shehroze Kashif hails from Lahore and Fazal Ali from Shimshal of Gilgit-Baltistan’s Hunza district.

    The ninth-highest peak in the world, Nanga Parbat, was successfully ascended by the duo on Tuesday. Shehroze took the honour of being the youngest mountaineer in the world to ascend Nanga Parbat, a mountain that is regarded as being the deadliest and fiercest.

  • Pakistan Railway offers 30 per cent fare discount for Eid-ul-Azha

    Pakistan Railway offers 30 per cent fare discount for Eid-ul-Azha

    To assist travellers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Pakistan Railways has offered a 30 per cent discount on train tickets.

    A notice posted states that all customers travelling by train during the three days of Eid-ul-Azha would be eligible for the reduced tickets. The notification stated that the PR had begun accepting reservations for Eid at discounted rates.

    In a separate announcement, Pakistan Railways stated that three special trains would run on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

    Before Eid-ul-Azha, three special trains would run on various routes, according to the PR department. A spokeswoman for the Railway stated that on July 8, the first special train would leave at 10 am. It would pass via Multan, Sahiwal, and Lahore from Quetta to Peshawar.

    He added that the second special train would depart Karachi for Lahore at 6:45 pm on July 8 and take a route through Multan and Faisalabad.

    On July 13 at 11:30 am, the third special train for Eid would depart from Lahore and travel via Faisalabad and Multan to arrive in Karachi.

  • The Minor case: Zaheer Ahmed gets protective bail till July 14

    The Minor case: Zaheer Ahmed gets protective bail till July 14

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted protective bail to Zaheer Ahmed till July 14. Justice Aalia Neelum presided over a one-person LHC bench that heard Zaheer’s case on Thursday.

    According to Zaheer, The Minor married him of her own free will and he did not kidnap her.

    Zaheer’s lawyer claimed that they were concerned that the police may detain his client and asked the court to release him on protective bail so they could apply for interim bail at the concerned court.

    The Minor’s father Mehdi Kazmi asked the Sindh High Court to recover his daughter and has alleged that Zaheer Ahmed had kidnapped her.

    The petition submitted by The Minor’s father stated that his daughter was 13 years, 11 months, and 19 days old when she was kidnapped by Zaheer Ahmed.

  • Mullah Omar’s buried car found after 21 years

    Mullah Omar’s buried car found after 21 years

    The Taliban have discovered a white Toyota of Mullah Omar, the founding leader of the Taliban, which was buried 21 years ago. When the US forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 as a response to the 9/11 attacks, Mullah Omar hid his personal vehicle by burying it.

    The car was discovered mostly unharmed and wrapped in plastic. However, the front mirror of the car was broken.

    Senior officials have demanded that the car should be placed in Kabul’s national museum.

    Omar died in 2013 reportedly due to illness. However, the news of his death was not revealed by the Afghan Taliban until July 2015.

  • Husband kills wife for allegedly asking for children clothes on Eid

    Husband kills wife for allegedly asking for children clothes on Eid

    A man allegedly killed his wife for asking for clothes for their children to wear on Eid, reports ARY. The incident took place in Hafizabad.

    A man named Pervaiz allegedly killed his wife after she asked him to buy clothes for their children. The police reached the place of the incident and took the body of the woman in custody. Her body has been sent for medical examination.

    The father of the deceased has alleged that his son-in-law Pervaiz killed his daughter with the help of his brother.

    The police is investigating the matter.

    Read more- Man kills pregnant wife for saying ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’

    Earlier this year in March, a man in Lahore killed his wife for chanting the slogan “Mera Jism Meri Marzi”. Allah Ditta murdered 28-year-old Maimona, who was pregnant, by strangling her. He later tried to cover it up by burning her body and posing it as an accident.