Lahore

A Lahore court granted 14-day judicial remand to four suspects in a case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women, one from the Netherlands and one from Venezuela. The suspects include an individual connected to a senior political figure, and the case was registered under Pakistan Penal Code sections 375-A (rape) and 365-A (kidnapping for extortion).

The Punjab government in Pakistan has directed high-alert flood preparations due to India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, forcing reliance on 'less credible sources' like social media for river flow data. Authorities plan to clear the Ravi riverbed of temporary encroachments and emphasized vigilance despite officials stating current river flows are normal.

A court in Lahore extended the physical remand of three suspects in a case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women from the Netherlands and Venezuela. Police are seeking to recover a weapon and other items linked to the crime.

A private water park in Batapur, Lahore, was sealed after a nine-year-old girl died from alleged negligence by park officials. Police arrested three employees for allegedly draining a pool while children were still inside, causing the girl to get trapped in a drainage pipe without a safety net.

Pakistan's female labor force participation remains extremely low despite rising education levels, urbanization, and declining fertility. A study of 8,000 low-income individuals in three cities found 71% of women personally approve of working outside the home, but only 18% are employed, suggesting perceived community disapproval hinders participation.

Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem aims to repeat his Commonwealth Games success by competing in Switzerland before the 2026 event in Glasgow. He faces tough competition, including Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga.

The LPG Importers Association of Pakistan warns of an imminent nationwide LPG shortage due to unsustainable pricing, urging the government to revise the pricing framework. The association claims the current price set by Ogra fails to cover import costs, leading to operational losses and potential shutdowns of import terminals. Despite recent price reductions by Ogra, retailers report no market relief, with LPG prices remaining high at Rs480-Rs550 per kg.

Consumers in Lahore criticize Lesco officials for allegedly harassing them and disconnecting power without proper notice. The Lahore commissioner's office plans to address the issue in a meeting with Lesco officials.

A judicial magistrate extended the physical remand of four suspects, including a relative of a senior political figure, by five days in a case involving the alleged abduction and sexual assault of two foreign women. The prosecution seeks to recover evidence like a vehicle and weapons, while defense counsel argued the case relates to a cryptocurrency dispute and criticized media coverage as a 'media trial.'

Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced nationwide protests against the government's 'extortionary' petroleum levy, citing high taxes on petrol and diesel, misuse of climate support levy funds, and rising energy prices. The protests are scheduled for Friday, July 10, with demands for lower petrol prices and government action on energy infrastructure and regional disputes.

Lahore police obtained five-day custody of three suspects in a case involving the alleged abduction and sexual assault of two foreign women. Eight suspects, including high-profile individuals, have been arrested, and the victims left Pakistan on July 3. A sessions court also granted pre-arrest bail to an SHO accused of forcibly entering a magistrate's residence to record statements.

Police in Lahore confirmed the arrest of eight suspects, including a high-profile individual related to a government minister, in a case involving the abduction and sexual assault of two foreign national women. The victims, who arrived in Pakistan to finalize a crypto deal, were recovered and departed the country on July 3.

Two foreign women from the Netherlands and Venezuela detailed a multi-day ordeal of alleged kidnapping, extortion, and physical and sexual assault during their visit to Pakistan. The suspects, including a relative of a senior political figure, lured them to a house in Lahore under false pretenses, demanded a $2 million ransom, and stole $17,000 in cryptocurrency. The victims were rescued after police arrested four suspects and booked five individuals for the alleged crimes.

A Lahore station house officer (SHO) was booked for forcibly entering a magistrate's residence to record statements from two foreign women allegedly gang-raped. The SHO, Fariyad Ashraf, allegedly bypassed office hours and used armed police, prompting the magistrate to report the incident. A case was registered against the SHO for allegedly harassing a judicial officer.

Satellite imagery analysis shows Lahore's rapid urban expansion into the River Ravi's floodplain, increasing flood risks. Suparco warns that reduced floodplain capacity could lead to overtopping banks and infrastructure damage. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, now in abeyance since 2025, previously provided Pakistan with flood data from India.

An 18pc sales tax on the cotton ginning sector in Pakistan has led to factory shutdowns and a historic crash in domestic cotton prices. The federal government failed to reduce the tax despite assurances, causing financial losses and fears of industry collapse, compounded by extreme heatwaves and market manipulation.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged parents to ensure children's safety after an eight-year-old girl was raped in Sargodha and 14 children died in a Lahore roof collapse. She emphasized collective responsibility and called for vigilance to prevent such incidents.

A child was killed and four people injured when the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in Lahore’s Baghbanpura neighbourhood. Rescue operations are ongoing, with one person still buried under debris, following an incident that occurred two days after a similar collapse at a tuition centre killed 14 children in Lahore.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after a six-year hiatus, with the first flight carrying 325 passengers. The resumption follows the lifting of a 2020 EU and UK flight ban imposed on Pakistani airlines after a Karachi aircraft crash. PIA now operates five weekly flights between Pakistan and Manchester, including four from Islamabad and one from Lahore, and announced plans to restart direct flights to London.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to address controversies involving the scrutiny of police conduct and a disputed bill. The meeting aimed to resolve misunderstandings and reaffirm collaboration between the two officials.

Funerals were held for 14 Pakistani children killed in a tutoring center collapse in Lahore. Police are investigating whether construction negligence caused the incident.

Fourteen schoolchildren were killed and eight injured when a tutoring center's roof collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan. Police are investigating construction negligence, with the building owner and others arrested. Funerals for the victims were held, and residents expressed anger toward the center's operator.

Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport will close both runways for three hours daily from July 5 to September 15, 2026, due to increased bird activity during the monsoon season. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has advised pilots and airlines to take precautionary measures, including heightened caution and adequate fuel reserves.

Fourteen schoolchildren in Lahore, Pakistan, were killed when a tutoring center's roof collapsed, with police investigating construction negligence. The incident occurred in an aging building, leading to arrests of the owner and others, while mourners held funerals for the victims.

Fourteen schoolchildren in Lahore, Pakistan, were killed and eight injured when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed during ongoing construction. Authorities are investigating negligence in construction, with the building owner and others arrested. Funerals for the victims, aged up to 14, were held as families and neighbors mourned.

The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing at least 14 children and injuring at least eight others, according to authorities.

The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing at least 14 pupils and injuring at least eight others, according to authorities.

At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan. The incident occurred at a tutoring centre, resulting in multiple fatalities among children.

Fourteen children and a teacher died after the roof of an unregistered tutoring centre collapsed in Lahore, Pakistan. The private after-school facility was operating inside a residential building, prompting authorities to consider a negligence investigation.

A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least 14 children and injured eight others. The owner and another person were arrested, and authorities cited poor construction quality in an aging building. Rescue efforts continued as families mourned and demanded accountability, with Pakistan's President and Prime Minister expressing grief and calling for improved safety measures.

A roof collapse at a tutoring center under construction in Lahore, Pakistan, has killed at least 14 schoolchildren.

A roof collapse at an under-construction tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least 14 children and injured eight others. The incident occurred due to poor-quality construction in an aging building, prompting arrests of the owner and another individual. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the tragedy and called for improved safety measures.

A roof collapse at an under-construction tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least 14 children and injured eight others. The owner of the center and another person were arrested.

The roof of a tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing at least 14 children and injuring 8 others, police say. The incident was reported by the Associated Press.

Seven children were feared dead and several others injured when the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area. Rescue operations were ongoing as teams worked to recover trapped children, with fears the death toll could exceed 10. Preliminary reports indicated the roof, constructed with TR girders, collapsed suddenly during an active session with 30-35 children present.

Ariba Mobin Khan, a 37-year-old marketing copywriter in Lahore, Pakistan, uses AI tools like Trello, Notion, Claude, Google Gemini, and Grok to manage three side gigs alongside her corporate job. Laid off in 2023, she diversified her income streams to avoid relying on a single source, with 65% of her earnings from her main role and the remainder from side projects in fashion, marketing, and parenting content.

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore reserved its verdict in a case involving the burning of police vehicles during the May 9 riots. The judge, Manzer Ali Gill, is expected to deliver the verdict on June 20 after hearing both sides, with several Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, facing charges. The riots followed the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan by the National Accountability Bureau.

Anmol Pinky, an alleged cocaine dealer, operated a 16-year drug trafficking network targeting elite areas and students in Karachi. The investigating officer filed an interim charge sheet, revealing her use of accomplices, bank accounts, and WhatsApp to facilitate drug distribution. Three suspects are in custody, while others remain at large.

The Punjab government is expanding the Liquid Tree project, using microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and improve urban air quality. The initiative, led by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency, will install liquid trees in malls and public spaces, with the first EPA-certified unit moving from Faisalabad to Lahore. Additional measures include banning thin plastic bags and establishing green buffer zones around industrial areas.

A New York Times report claims the U.S. and Israel's military campaign against Iran failed to weaken the Iranian government or curb its nuclear ambitions. Instead, the conflict led to Iran's political restructuring, strengthening the military's influence and making Tehran more risk-tolerant and resilient to external pressure.