Tragedy: Three children die after eating poisonous food, other hospitalized

Tragedy: Three children die after eating poisonous food, other hospitalized

PINDI BHATTIAN: A heartbreaking incident took place in the village of Kot Nikka near Pindi Bhattian, where three children died after eating poisonous food, the News reported. Rescue officials said that six children from the same family fell sick after consuming the toxic food. They were rushed to the hospital by Rescue 1122, but sadly, … Read more

Blood Moon Eclipse to dazzle skies over Pakistan soon

Blood Moon Eclipse to dazzle skies over Pakistan soon

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the country will witness its first blood moon eclipse of the year on the night between September 7 and 8. A blood moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon. Instead, the light bends through Earth’s atmosphere, making … Read more

Bill Gates donates $1 million to aid flood-affected communities

Bill Gates donates $1 million to aid flood-affected communities

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $1 million to support Pakistan in dealing with the ongoing monsoon floods. The money will be given through the World Health Organization (WHO) to boost emergency response and preparedness across the country. According to the WHO, the aid will focus on 33 high-risk districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, … Read more

Punjab interior department requests military support for Lodhran flood victims

Punjab interior department requests military support for Lodhran flood victims

LAHORE: The Punjab Interior Department has asked for the Pakistan Army’s help in Lodhran to support ongoing flood relief efforts, the News reported. Army troops are already working in several districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, Okara, Sargodha, and Hafizabad, where they are helping local administrations and protecting lives in the flood-hit areas. At … Read more

Ethiopian Air Chief visits Pakistan, Agree to boost defense cooperation

Ethiopian Air Chief visits Pakistan, Agree to boost defense cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Ethiopian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa, visited the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Headquarters in Islamabad and met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. According to the ISPR, the visit aimed to strengthen air force cooperation and expand military partnership between the two countries. On his arrival, Lieutenant General Yilma Merdasa … Read more

Parking charges at Islamabad airport revised: Here are the new rates

Parking charges at Islamabad airport revised: Here are the new rates

ISLAMABAD – Parking charges at Islamabad International Airport have been increased, sparking frustration among passengers and visitors. The new rates have already caused frequent arguments between travelers and parking staff, with many people unhappy about the added costs. New Parking Rates: First 3 hours: Increased from Rs90 to Rs120 After 3 hours (per hour): Increased … Read more

PIA announce big discount on Europe flights for passengers

PIA announce big discount on Europe flights for passengers

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 25% discount on flights from Paris to Pakistan for a limited time. The offer also applies to connecting flights through Air France across Europe and the United Kingdom. Travelers can book their tickets until August 31, 2025, and the discounted fares will be valid for travel between August … Read more

MDCAT 2025: PMDC expands test centers to facilitate students

MDCAT 2025: PMDC expands test centers to facilitate students

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced new exam centers for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 to make it easier for students, especially those from remote areas. Under the new plan, students from Sindh and Balochistan will now have the option to take the test in Islamabad. Jacobabad has … Read more

Heavy rains expected in upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Heavy rains expected in upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: More rain is likely in the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday night and Wednesday, while Peshawar and other areas will continue to experience hot and humid weather. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a seasonal low over northern Balochistan, combined with strong monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of … Read more

Power division puts DISCOs on high alert as Floods threaten Pakistan

Power division puts DISCOs on high alert as Floods threaten Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has issued an emergency alert to all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan as floods continue to threaten several regions. The directive asks DISCOs to make sure the power supply remains uninterrupted during heavy rains and rising water levels. Companies have been told to protect substations, feeders, and control rooms from … Read more

Sindh Govt launches Pakistan’s First EV pink scooters for women with driving licenses

Sindh Govt launches Pakistan’s First EV pink scooters for women with driving licenses

Karachi: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced that women with valid driving licenses will be given free pink scooters by the end of next month. Speaking on a morning show Bakhabar Sawera, he said the Sindh government is introducing Pakistan’s first electric pink scooter project for women. According to Memon, the first phase of … Read more

Punjab Schools closed for one week as flood emergency worsens

Punjab Schools closed for one week as flood emergency worsens

All schools and colleges in Kot Momin Tehsil, Sargodha, have been shut down for seven days because of the ongoing flood crisis. A formal notice has confirmed that classes will remain suspended until September 2. Officials said the decision was taken to keep children safe as water levels in the area continue to rise. Punjab … Read more

Sindh Committee approves a Rs300,000 raise in MPAs salaries

Sindh Committee approves a Rs300,000 raise in MPAs salaries

KARACHI: A special parliamentary committee on Wednesday approved a substantial hike in the salaries of Sindh Assembly members (MPAs), increasing their monthly pay from Rs160,000 to more than Rs450,000, ARY News reported, citing sources. The provincial parliamentary meeting, chaired by Speaker Awais Qadir Shah, was attended by Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, opposition leader MQM-P’s … Read more

Komal Meer opens up about mental struggles after weight gain, “It Affected Me Deeply”

Komal Meer opens up about mental struggles after weight gain, “It Affected Me Deeply”

Komal Meer is a talented Pakistani TV actor who quickly made a name for herself in the industry. She has won hearts with her roles in popular dramas like Badshah Begum, Wehshi, Ehd-e-Wafa, Resham Gali Ki Husna Rani, Qalandar, Benaam, Tere Aane Se, and Rash-e-Junoon. Most recently, fans admired her performance in the drama Ae … Read more

NDMA issues high alert says 48 hours are critical, India may release water from Thein Dam

NDMA issues high alert says 48 hours are critical, India may release water from Thein Dam

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that the next 48 hours are extremely critical due to the rising risk of flooding in the Ravi River. According to NDMA, heavy rains in the upper catchment areas and the near-full capacity of India’s Thein Dam have created a serious flood threat. Sources say the … Read more

Pakistan Railways soon launch new train service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad

Pakistan Railways soon launch new train service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has decided to start a new train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to make travel easier for daily commuters. The decision was made at a high-level meeting held at the Railways Headquarters in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi and attended by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. … Read more

PDMA confirms 406 deaths, 245 injuries in KP rains and flash floods

PDMA confirms 406 deaths, 245 injuries in KP rains and flash floods

PESHAWAR: At least 406 people have lost their lives and 245 others have been injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to heavy rains and flash floods, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Tuesday. According to the latest PDMA update, the death toll includes 167 women and 108 children. Among the injured are 121 men, … Read more

Hyderabad Intermediate Board releases Annual result of pre-medical group

Hyderabad Intermediate Board releases Annual result of pre-medical group

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Hyderabad announced the results of the annual intermediate pre-medical exams on Tuesday, as per the news. According to the official gazette, female students from Hyderabad secured all three top positions this year. Aqsa Mohammad Rashid of Hayat Girls College, Saddar, bagged first place with 988 marks. The … Read more

Government announces schedule for free Laptop distribution

Government announces schedule for free Laptop distribution

LAHORE: The Punjab government is launching the second phase of its free laptop distribution scheme to give more students access to digital learning. According to the Higher Education Department, the merit-based distribution will begin next month, with the official schedule already finalized. The Chief Minister of Punjab is expected to inaugurate the program at a … Read more

Sutlej Flood Crisis: Authorities relocate 150,000 people to safe places

Sutlej Flood Crisis: Authorities relocate 150,000 people to safe places

ISLAMABAD: Nearly 150,000 people have been moved to safer areas in Punjab after warnings of rising water levels in the Sutlej River, officials said on Tuesday. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued early alerts, after which the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) carried out large-scale evacuation operations. Emergency teams were deployed, and all … Read more

Where Lollywood stars secure their future beyond the Screen: Inside Celebrity investments in Pakistan

Where Lollywood stars secure their future beyond the Screen: Inside Celebrity investments in Pakistan

The glitz and glamour of Lollywood often make fans wonder how actors grow and manage their money. Behind the bright lights and red carpets, many stars are making smart financial moves to secure their future. From real estate to tech startups, Pakistani celebrities are putting their money into ventures that match both local opportunities and … Read more

Pakistan’s Gaza aid shipment arrives safely in Egypt

Pakistan’s Gaza aid shipment arrives safely in Egypt

ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan has sent humanitarian aid for Gaza, which has now reached El-Arish International Airport in Egypt. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aamir Shouket, received the aid and thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and officials for their support in transferring the supplies to Gaza. The Deputy Governor … Read more