<p>Parts of Punjab and Islamabad received rain on Wednesday morning, marking the onset of a fresh monsoon spell in the country just as a previous one that caused <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2019165">flooding</a> in several areas of Punjab and over 100 deaths ended.</p> <p>As of 11am, one injury in a rain-related incident in Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore, was reported during the new rain spell.</p> <p>According to Rescue 1122, a 25-year-old man was injured in a roof collapse incide

<p>The government on Wednesday increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.24 per litre, while reducing that of petrol by a meagre 75 paisas.</p> <p>Following the revision, HSD will retail at Rs390.62 per litre, while petrol will cost Rs335.06 per litre. The Petroleum Division’s notification said the new prices would be applicable for July 30 (Thursday).</p> <iframe id="raw-html-6a6a596deb859" class="raw-html-embed" style="width: 100%; min-height: 50px; max-height: 100vh; border: non

<p>LAHORE: At least 22 <em>mouzas</em> (villages) in Multan district have been submerged under three to four feet of floodwater from the River Chenab, forcing thousands of residents to move to safer places, while standing crops over large tracts have also been damaged, according to the district administration’s latest flood situation report.</p> <p>The report compiled by the assistant commissioners, available with <em>Dawn</em>, said the district has 545 mouzas, of which 138 are flood-prone.</

<p>ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday restricted Islamic banks from imposing abayas on their female staff, and called for following a modest national dress code for all irrespective of gender.</p> <p>A meeting of the panel, presided over by Senator Saleem H. Mandviwalla, took up complaints regarding dress code instructions at certain banks, particularly those running Islamic operations.</p> <p>Senator Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur informed the committee tha

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continued his tirade against the PML-N an ally of his party in the Centre on Wednesday, reiterating his allegations in the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections and demanding re-polling. Addressing a...

<p>• Met Office predicts rain across country from today until Aug 5; warns of likely flash floods, landslides • Indus in medium-flood at Guddu, eastern rivers may surge amid fresh spell<br>• Rescue efforts continue as villages on Lahore outskirts remain submerged<br>• PM reviews monsoon response</p> <p>LAHORE/RAWALPINDI: With another torrential <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2018977">spell </a>of monsoon rains expected from July 29, the water level in the Indus River on Tuesday was s

<p>Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday, while referring to the recent violence in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), said the protests by the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2005462">proscribed</a> Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were not peaceful but violent, alleging the involvement of militant elements pursuing a foreign agenda and backed by Indian funding.</p> <p>“Peaceful and transparent elections were held in AJK, with all the mainstream political parties participating full

<p>ISLAMABAD: After six years of deadlock, the government on Tuesday approved the Brownfield Refining Policy to modernise the country’s petroleum refineries, with an estimated investment of about $6bn, to improve product quality and increase production.</p> <p>The Brownfield Refining Policy is a regulatory framework aimed at upgrading existing oil refineries, modernising their operations and improving their financial viability.</p> <p>The policy — <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2018968/p

<p>PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday demanded that the government and the “protesters” agree to the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission to resolve ongoing tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).</p> <p>The PPP has repeatedly called for the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission amid protests in AJK.</p> <p>Over the past month, the regional administration and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) have been at odds over various issues — most no

<p>ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to eliminate unnecessary posts and positions in government departments to improve performance, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.</p> <p>In a statement, the PMO said PM Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on the federal government’s right-sizing initiatives and measures to enhance public sector efficiency.</p> <p>“Modern technology and improved training should be utilised to significantly enhance the