Heavy downpour lashes in Okara, Bahawalpur, Kashmore
- 30-Aug-2025
Okara/Bahawalpur/Kashmore: Heavy rains with gusty winds started in Bahawalpur city, Okara and Kashmore. Owing to the stormy rains, rainwater accumulated on the main roads of Bahawalpur city and the adjoining areas. On the other hand, heavy downpours also kicked off in Okra and its near-by areas while the torrential rains are lashing with intervals. Owing […]
Children among three dead in Okara rickshaw-vehicle collision
- 08-Dec-2024
OKARA: At least three dead including children in collision between a rickshaw and vehicle in Okara, ARY News reported. As per details, the incident occurred on GT Road Okara in the jurisdiction of Saddar Police Station killing three and injuring four others. Earlier, at least four children dead and 10 others sustained injuries in collision […]
Youth killed over ‘baaja’ dispute in Okara
- 15-Aug-2024
OKARA: A shocking incident was reported from Okara where a young man was shot dead over a dispute over the use of a ‘Baaja’ (horns) during Independence Day celebrations in Sabir Piya Town, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to the police, the victim, identified as Arshad, had an argument with his neighbor the previous […]
Man kills sister for failing school exam in Okara
- 11-Aug-2024
OKARA: In a horrific incident, a man killed his sister in the Atari Road area of Hujrah Shah Muqeem for failing the school exam, ARY News reported. According to the police, the incident occurred in Atari road area where a brother shot his sister for failing her ninth-grade exam. The police officials stated that the […]
Elderly man commits suicide over domestic dispute in Okara
- 12-May-2024
HUJRA SHAH MUQEEM: In a tragic incident, a 70-year-old man committed suicide over a domestic dispute in Hujra Shah Muqeem, district Okara, ARY News reported. As per details, an elderly man identified as Manzoor Ahmad, took his own life due to domestic issues. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, questioning relatives and […]
Domestic worker abducted, subjected to ‘rape’ for three days
- 23-Feb-2024
In a span of just three months, another alleged sexual abuse incident of a domestic worker was reported from Okara, ARY News reported on Thursday. The victim in her statement claimed that the accused, identified as Arsalan, not only kidnapped but allegedly raped her along with his friend over a period of three days. The […]
CTD arrests two terrorists in Okara IBO
- 01-Feb-2024
SAHIWAL: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday arrested two terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Okara, ARY News reported. As per details, an intelligence-based operation was conducted on Benazir Road in Okara and arrested two terrorists. The CTD officials stated that weapons, explosives, detonators and batteries from the possession of arrested terrorists. […]
Maryam Nawaz takes a jibe at PTI over “bat” symbol
- 15-Jan-2024
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief organiser Maryam Nawaz on Monday said Nawaz Sharif will become prime minister of Pakistan for the fourth term, ARY News reported. “No matter how many times you have ousted Nawaz Sharif, he will again become PM with the help of the masses,” Maryam said while addressing a mammoth public gathering […]
Minor domestic worker raped at gunpoint in Okara
- 17-Dec-2023
In yet another sexual abuse incident, a 12-year-old domestic worker was raped at gunpoint in Okara, Punjab, ARY News reported on Sunday. According to police, a 12-year-old domestic help was abused in Al-Qudus Town, Okara. The case has been registered against a man named Hassnain after rape confirmation in the medical report. The police have […]
Man arrested for stealing shoes from mosques and selling them online
- 06-Dec-2023
OKARA: A man in Punjab’s Okara district was caught and beaten up by a crowd for allegedly stealing shoes from several mosques and selling them online, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The incident took place in Depalpur city of Okara district, wherein a group of citizens caught and beaten up a man – identified as […]