Rawalpindi

Gas Crisis Grips Rawalpindi, Protests Erupt in Balochistan

11 Dec 2024

Rawalpindi is currently grappling with a significant gas crisis. According to reports, 70% of the city is facing gas supply disruptions as temperatures drop. Impact on Rawalpindi Residents In areas such as Chaklala Scheme III, Gulistan Colony, and Dhoke Hassu, residents are struggling due to the lack of gas for...

Pakistan: Rawalpindi Battles Dengue Surge; 96 New Cases Reported In One Day

20 Oct 2024

Dengue cases in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, have surged significantly, with 96 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the city's total to 3,368, according to ARY News on Saturday. The Health Department reported that the virus has claimed 11 lives so far, with 4,537 dengue-related cases linked to the...

Tragic Bus Accident In Pakistan Claims 29 Lives, Leaves One Survivor

25 Aug 2024

At least 29 people lost their lives in a devastating bus accident in Pakistan, with only one survivor. The bus, carrying 30 passengers, was en route from Haveli Kahuta to Rawalpindi when it plunged into a ditch near the Pana Bridge. The incident occurred in the mountainous region of Kahuta...

Pakistan Army Denies Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, Cites Political Sabotage

23 Jul 2024

On Monday, the Pakistan Army firmly denied the existence of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a purported counter-terrorism operation intended to eradicate militants and promote economic stability. The army labeled the rumors as the work of an "organized political mafia." Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif clarified...

Pakistan: Rawalpindi Grapples With Power Outages & Water Scarcity

07 Jul 2024

Amid the sweltering weather in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, residents are enduring power outages lasting two to three hours, exacerbating their difficulties. These power cuts have also led to water shortages, according to Dawn. Dr. Amjad Khan, CEO of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco), stated that the company had turned off...

Pak: 6 Suspects Arrested For Human Trafficking In Rawalpindi

01 Jun 2024

Six individuals suspected of human trafficking were reportedly arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Rawalpindi, as per ARY News. The FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle has intensified its efforts to apprehend individuals involved in visa fraud and human trafficking. During a series of raids in Rawalpindi,...

ANF confiscates more than one ton of drugs in operations across the country

02 Mar 2024

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted seven operations across Pakistan, resulting in the seizure of over one ton of drugs and the arrest of nine individuals. In Faisalabad, 1 kg of Ice drug and 766 grams of heroin were confiscated from a passenger bound for Bahrain. At Peshawar Airport, 969 grams...