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Father Tells Heartbreaking Story Of Losing Two Children In Swat Tragedy

MARDAN: A man from Mardan recounted the tragic incident at the Swat River last week, which claimed at least 16 lives — including his two children, 12-year-old Daniyal and 6-year-old Ishaal. Naseer Ahmed told of his ordeal as he and other people around him were helpless to pull the 17 people of two families from Sialkot and Mardan from the…

Three Sisters Crushed To Death In Gilgit

GILGIT: A tragic accident occurred on 27-February-2025 morning in Baseen Khari, a suburban area of Gilgit, where a speeding vehicle ran over three sisters, killing them on the spot. “They were in school uniform and heading to their school when it happened,” said a witness. Another girl accompanying them sustained…

25 Children, Driver Injured After School Van Plunges Into AJK Ravine

MUZAFFARABAD: At least 25 schoolchildren and a driver sustained injuries after a…

Open Manholes Still a Menace for Lahore Residents

LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) of Lahore continues to ignore…

Rabies Deaths

The population of stray dogs in Karachi has been steadily increasing for quite a few years, with no humane plan of action in place to control it. Multiple attacks, injuries and deaths are reported every year, yet the government remains clueless in ensuring both prevention and timely treatment. This year, the…

Uncovered Manholes continue to Endanger Islamabad Residents

ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of missing manhole covers in the capital city have been posing a serious risk to citizens. Just two years ago, a father and his son lost their lives after falling into an uncovered manhole in Sector I-10. Following the incident, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) swung into action…

Karachi Reports First Rabies Case of 2026

KARACHI: The first case of rabies was reported in Karachi in 2026 as an eight-year-old girl from Sanghar district was diagnosed with the deadly disease on Monday. The child developed severe rabies symptoms nearly six weeks after she was bitten by a stray dog. She was subsequently shifted to Indus Hospital in…

Abandoned Newborns

Earlier this month, a newborn baby was found abandoned in a garbage bin in Lahore’s Allama Iqbal Town. Police have been informed, and legal proceedings are expected, though the baby’s condition remains undisclosed. For a society that claims reverence for life, the image of a newborn discarded among refuse should…

Stray Dogs Pose Growing Threat in Punjab as Attacks, Deaths Rise

LAHORE: The growing population of stray dogs in Punjab has become a serious concern for public safety and animal welfare, as dog bite incidents rise alongside reports of inhumane killings, highlighting gaps in the implementation of existing policies. In a recent case, Yasir Khan, a father of four from Umerkay…

Child’s Tragic Death in Open Drain Sparks Grief, Anger

SUKKUR: The tragic death of a young boy who drowned in an open drain has sparked widespread grief and anger across Shikarpur, with residents accusing the municipal committee of criminal negligence and a complete failure to protect human lives. Funeral prayers were offered for the deceased child, Adil Lashari, amid…

Stray Dogs, Unsafe Streets, and Forgotten Children

A few days ago, I watched a boy no older than 10 or 12 dragging a sack of garbage larger than his own body. He was doing what thousands of children across Pakistan do every day, collecting recyclable waste to earn a living. Suddenly, several street dogs began barking. Moments…

Stray Dog Menace Sparks Fear after Attacks on Children .

KARACHI: Amid growing incidents of dog-bite in the metropolis, residents of Ittehad Town’s Qaimkhani Colony and Nawab Colony continue to live in constant fear due to the growing menace of stray canines in the area. The situation has become particularly alarming for women and children, as several minors have been…

Four Children among 11 Mauled by ‘Rabid’ Dogs in Wah

TAXILA: At least 11 people, including four children, were mauled by “rabid”dogs in Sadat Colony and adjacent areas in Wah, according to local officials. The injured were rushed to the Wah General hospital where they were provided necessary first aid as well as Anti-Rabies Vaccination. The children were attacked on…

Court Seeks Karachi Mayor’s Response over Manhole Death

The East Sessions Court has summoned arguments from the lawyers of the Mayor of Karachi, the Town Chairman, the Water Board, and the BRT contractor on Friday regarding a plea to register a case over the death of three-year-old Ibrahim, who fell into a manhole near NIPA in Karachi on…