Headworks Gate on Ravi River Collapses in Pathankot

Lahore (Repubicpk.com) A gate at the Madhopur Headworks in Pathankot, which diverts water to the Ravi River, broke while undergoing repair work. The strong water flow reportedly caused the gate to collapse, leaving nearly 50 irrigation department officials and staff stranded. Local journalist Akashdeep Thind shared a video of the broken headworks and the ongoing rescue operation on the social media platform X. He stated that all officials had been "evacuated safely" with the help of helicopters. One gate of Madhopur…

Khan’s Call Sealed: PTI Confirms Boycott, Quits Committees

The Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) Political Committee, with the backing of party founder Imran Khan, has decided to boycott all by‑elections in constituencies where members were disqualified in May 9 cases. The Committee has also announced immediate resignations from key National Assembly committees in protest over what it terms unjust convictions and trial proceedings.

Imran Khan Urges PTI to Boycott By‑Elections, Resign from Parliamentary Committees: Aleema Khan

Speaking to reporters after meeting her brother at Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan said PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed the party to avoid “providing legal legitimacy” to upcoming by‑elections and to resign from all parliamentary committees. Dawn News reported that the former prime minister also voiced concerns over judicial actions, media restrictions, and the expulsion of Afghan refugees.