NDMA: 900 people dead, Thousands of villages underwater as monsoon ends

NDMA: 900 people dead, Thousands of villages underwater as monsoon ends

ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik has said that the monsoon season is coming to an end, but thousands of villages are still underwater, and 900 people have lost their lives due to floods and rains. Speaking at a joint press conference with Federal Minister Musadik Malik, he warned … Read more

Doha attack victims buried with honors, Emir of Qatar joins funeral

Doha attack victims buried with honors, Emir of Qatar joins funeral

Doha: The city of Doha bid an emotional farewell to the martyrs killed in the recent attack, as they were laid to rest with state honors. The Emir of Qatar attended their funeral prayers, which were held at Doha’s main grand mosque. Top government officials, relatives of the victims, and a large number of citizens … Read more

SBP reserves cross $14.3 Billion mark

SBP reserves cross $14.3 Billion mark

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the week ending on September 5. According to the central bank, Pakistan’s total foreign reserves rose by $214 million, reaching $19.68 billion. The SBP’s own reserves climbed by $338 million to $14.33 billion, showing positive momentum. However, commercial banks’ … Read more

No risk to Malir stream power tower, Says K-Electric

No risk to Malir stream power tower, Says K-Electric

Karachi: K-Electric has dismissed social media claims about a damaged high-voltage transmission tower in the Malir stream, confirming that the structure is completely safe and stable. A KE spokesperson said the company conducted a safety inspection after the tower was identified in viral videos. The inspection confirmed that the tower remains structurally sound and poses … Read more

Murad Ali Shah takes notice of severe traffic jams on Korangi, Karachi roads

Murad Ali Shah takes notice of severe traffic jams on Korangi, Karachi roads

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the severe traffic jams on routes leading to Korangi and directed city officials to take urgent action to ease the chaos. According to sources, the chief minister expressed anger over the worsening gridlock at Qayyumabad, Korangi, Jam Sadiq Bridge, and nearby areas. He said … Read more

Monsoon Rains: Stable Power Supply Underscores KE’s Network Stability, Preparedness

KARACHI: K-Electric’s (KE) network across the generation, distribution, and transmission segments stood tall against moderate to heavy showers that lashed Karachi over the course of this week, underscoring the stability of the network and preparedness of the utility. Despite waterlogging and urban flooding in several areas, KE’s 2,100-plus feeder network showed its resilience, with fewer … Read more

Domestic Gas connections restored after 8 Years

Domestic Gas connections restored after 8 Years

SNGPL has lifted the 8-year ban on domestic gas connections, allowing households to apply for new connections once again. According to officials, the new connections will be provided through imported RLNG, which is about 35% cheaper than LPG. The security deposit for each new connection has been set at Rs. 20,000. The connection fee will … Read more

Mayor: KMC to begin repairing rain-damaged roads on Sunday

Mayor: KMC to begin repairing rain-damaged roads on Sunday

Karachi: Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the KMC will commence repairs to rain-damaged roads across the city starting from Sunday. Speaking to the media, Wahab said that repair work will begin on 106 KMC roads that were damaged during recent rains. He noted that some people had criticized the condition of Shahrah-e-Bhutto and the … Read more

Karachi school association declares holiday on September 10 due to heavy rain

Karachi school association declares holiday on September 10 due to heavy rain

KARACHI: Heavy rains forced the closure of all educational institutions in Karachi on Wednesday. The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association announced that all private schools and colleges would remain shut to protect students and staff. Parents and students faced major problems as water flooded several roads across the city. School van owners also … Read more

White House spokesperson confirms Israel informed US before Doha strike

White House spokesperson confirms Israel informed US before Doha strike

Washington: The White House confirmed that Israel informed the United States before carrying out the Doha attack that targeted Hamas leaders. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt told reporters during a press briefing that Israel had alerted Washington about the strike on Hamas leadership in Doha. She said President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike … Read more

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in opener match

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in opener match

Colombo: Afghanistan started their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Hong Kong in the opening Group B match. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and chose to bat first. Thanks to brilliant half-centuries by Sediqullah and Azmatullah, Afghanistan set a strong total of 189 runs. Sediqullah smashed 73 off 52 … Read more

PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen relations with Türkiye, holds talks with Defence Minister

PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen relations with Türkiye, holds talks with Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Türkiye. Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the Turkish minister and his delegation, praising the historic and brotherly bond between Pakistan and Türkiye. He expressed satisfaction with the positive direction of bilateral relations and stressed the need to … Read more

Karachi again face urban flooding in many areas, 200 Feeders power supply collapses

Karachi again face urban flooding in many areas, 200 Feeders power supply collapses

KARACHI: Heavy rains once again submerged large parts of Karachi, disrupting daily life with urban flooding and widespread power breakdowns. Thado Dam in Gadap overflowed on Wednesday, sending water into nearby residential areas. The Malir River also swelled, forcing authorities to close the Korangi Causeway for all traffic. The downpour, which began Tuesday evening and … Read more

Good news for Karachi: Electricity prices reduced by Rs1.79 per Unit

Good news for Karachi: Electricity prices reduced by Rs1.79 per Unit

KARACHI: Karachi’s electricity consumers have received another relief as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced a cut in power prices. According to the notification, NEPRA reduced electricity by Rs1.79 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for July 2025. The relief will apply to K-Electric as well as government-owned distribution companies, and … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemns Israeli attack on Qatar

PM Shehbaz message on International Day of Peace: Pakistan stands firm on principles of peace, justice, and human rights

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it a “heinous plot” to destroy peace in the Middle East. He said the Israeli forces endangered innocent lives by striking a residential area. The Prime Minister expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al … Read more

Washington refuses to comment on alleged involvement in Doha attack

Washington refuses to comment on alleged involvement in Doha attack

Doha: Questions have emerged about possible US involvement in the Israeli strike that targeted Hamas leaders in Doha, but American officials have refused to answer. The attack took place while Hamas leaders were meeting to discuss a Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump. Observers described the strike as a dangerous precedent, … Read more

Severe flood situation, everyone must work together to face natural disasters, says Bilawal Bhutto

Severe flood situation, everyone must work together to face natural disasters, says Bilawal Bhutto

Sukkur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the country is facing a severe flood emergency, which has badly affected Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. He stated that floods have caused heavy loss of life and property, leaving many people homeless in Punjab and bringing destruction to cities like Multan. Bilawal added … Read more

Qatar: Israeli strike on Hamas leaders during Gaza ceasefire talks; Senior leader Martyred

Qatar: Israeli strike on Hamas leaders during Gaza ceasefire talks; Senior leader Martyred

Doha: Israel carried out an airstrike in the Qatari capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas leaders while they were discussing a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. The attack claimed the life of senior Hamas figure Khalil al-Hayya. According to international media reports, Israeli fighter jets launched the strike to eliminate top Hamas officials. At the time of … Read more

Brave officer Major Adnan Aslam’s Funeral prayers held, PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal pay tribute

Brave officer Major Adnan Aslam’s Funeral prayers held, PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal pay tribute

Rawalpindi: People offered the funeral prayers of the brave son of the soil, Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed, in Chaklala, Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir also attended the prayers. According to ISPR, the 31-year-old officer embraced martyrdom at CMH during treatment. Martyred in an Attack by Indian Proxies: ISPR stated that … Read more

Rana Sanaullah wins Senate seat in Punjab By-Election, Unofficial results announced

Rana Sanaullah wins Senate seat in Punjab By-Election, Unofficial results announced

Lahore: PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has been elected as a senator from the Punjab Assembly in the by-election for a vacant Senate seat. The unofficial and unconfirmed results show that he secured an overwhelming majority. Polling continued smoothly throughout the day and ended at 4 p.m. Two polling booths were set up in the assembly … Read more

Ducky Bhai case Update: Everything you need to know

Ducky Bhai case Update: Everything you need to know

Saad ur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, is making headlines after his arrest by Lahore police on August 17, 2025. He was taken into custody at Allama Iqbal International Airport by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) while traveling abroad with his wife, Aroob Jatoi. The arrest was linked to allegations that he … Read more

NDMA reports 12 more deaths in 24 hours, Toll reaches 922

NDMA reports 12 more deaths in 24 hours, Toll reaches 922

Islamabad, September 8: Heavy rains and floods continue to devastate Pakistan, with the death toll climbing to 922, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In its latest report, NDMA confirmed that 12 more people died and 3 were injured in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths since June … Read more

No Holiday Tomorrow, Sindh Education department rejects fake holiday notification

No Holiday Tomorrow, Sindh Education department rejects fake holiday notification

Karachi: The Sindh Education Department has denied reports of a public holiday tomorrow, calling a notification circulating on social media completely fake. A spokesperson for the department clarified that no such decision has been made regarding a holiday. He explained that the false notification mentioned a closure of colleges, but in reality, all schools, colleges, … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto and other Political leaders condemning attack on BOL news Journalist

Rawalpindi: Political and journalist circles strongly condemned the attack on BOL News reporter Tayyab Baloch by PTI workers. Statement by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a firm stance on the incident, saying violence over differences of opinion is unacceptable. He added that PPP fully believes in freedom of the … Read more

Sindh Home Minister: Dacoits’ surrender to be handled under Law

Sindh Home Minister: Dacoits’ Surrender to be handled under Law

KARACHI, September 08, 2025: Sindh Home and Law Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar said on Monday that authorities will deal strictly with any dacoits who surrender in Katcha areas, in line with established rules. He made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Katcha Areas Monitoring Committee, which reviewed the ongoing anti-bandit operations, the security … Read more