11 killed as rains continue to batter Punjab, Balochistan

• Heavy rainfall exposes Lahore’s drainage system; city struggles with flooding, power outages • KKH reopens for traffic but heatwave persists in GB; glacial melting, floods cause severe damage LAHORE / GILGIT: At least 11 people lost their lives and many others sustained injuries as heavy monsoon rains lashed Lahore, its surrounding districts and some parts of Balochistan on Wednesday. The downpours caused widespread flooding … Continue reading 11 killed as rains continue to batter Punjab, Balochistan

LG polls: ECP takes important decisions for Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken important decisions regarding the local government (LG) polls in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The decisions were taken in a high-level session chaired by chief election commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja today which was attended by ECP members and senior officers. The officials briefed the CEC regarding the progress on the electoral … Continue reading LG polls: ECP takes important decisions for Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan

Gas supply to industrial zone suspended in Sindh, Balochistan

KARACHI: In view of the widening demand-supply gap and reduced RLNG retention, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Sunday announced that industrial areas in Sindh and Balochistan will observe a one-day closure on a rotational basis. In this connection, a notification was also issued by the gas utility. As per the notification, all industrial bodies, including export units, have agreed with the SSGC that … Continue reading Gas supply to industrial zone suspended in Sindh, Balochistan