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Pakistan braces for torrential rains, floods, and landslides till September 2

Pakistan braces for torrential rains, floods, and landslides till September 2

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that heavy rains from August 29 to September 2 could trigger floods and landslides in different parts of Pakistan, while Karachi faces the risk of urban flooding. The Meteorological Department forecast heavy downpours in northern and northeastern Punjab on August 30 and 31, including Rawalpindi, Lahore, … Read more

PM laptop scheme 2025; major update amid floods

Federal Govt Announces Free Laptops for Students in Karachi

The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme, which plans to distribute 100,000 free laptops to deserving students across Pakistan, has been postponed due to the ongoing flood crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme said the distribution, which was supposed to start in July 2025, has been delayed … Read more

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 28 August 2025

The Pakistani rupee performed strongly against several foreign currencies in the open market on Thursday as the buying and selling rates of the Euro, Saudi Riyal, and UK Pound fluctuated. According to forex.pk, on August 28 the US Dollar was traded at Rs282.9 for buying and Rs283.9 for selling. The Euro stood at Rs328 for … Read more

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

Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 28 August, 2025

Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 17 September, 2025

Gold prices in Pakistan registered further gains in local market amid upward trend in international market on Thursday. According to the Saraffa Association, the price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs.1,000 to Rs.361,700 per tola, while the rate for 10 grams reached Rs.310,999. In the global market, gold gained $10 to trade at $3,390 per … 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

BTC TO PKR – Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on August 28, 2025

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 32077179.39 on 28 August 2025. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 32077179.39 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and … Read more

BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on August 28, 2025

As of 28 August 2025, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $112,932.66. Bitcoin’s value in dollars reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts closely monitor these fluctuations to make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin price in Dollar Today Bitcoin to USD Rate: 112,932.66 Dollar The … Read more

Karachi Once Again at Risk of Urban Flooding

Karachi Once Again at Risk of Urban Flooding

NDMA warns of urban flooding as heavy rains are forecast for Karachi between August 30 and September 2. Coastal districts of Sindh including Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, and Tharparkar are expected to receive rain between August 30 and September 2, with the possibility of urban flooding in Karachi. Interior Sindh districts such as Hyderabad, Dadu, … Read more

Heavy Rains Forecast Across Pakistan from August 29 to September 2

Heavy Rains Forecast Across Pakistan from August 29 to September 2

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain with thunderstorms across multiple regions of the country between August 29 and September 2, warning of potential flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides. Intermittent rain with thunder is expected in Islamabad from August 29 to September 2. Northern and northeastern Punjab districts — including Rawalpindi, Attock, … 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

First Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite Reported in US

First Case of Flesh-Eating Parasite Reported in US

The US Department of Health has confirmed the country’s first case of a dangerous parasite known as the New World screwworm, an insect capable of consuming human flesh in rare cases. According to officials, the parasite was detected in a patient who traveled from El Salvador to the United States. The Centers for Disease Control … Read more

Pakistani badminton star Palwasha Bashir announces marriage

Pakistani badminton star Palwasha Bashir announces marriage

Karachi: Pakistan’s national badminton champion Palwasha Bashir has officially announced her marriage, sharing the happy news with her fans and followers on social media. The 37-year-old athlete, known for her accomplished career, tied the knot on August 17. In a heartfelt post on her Facebook and Instagram accounts, Bashir expressed her gratitude, writing, “Alhamdulillah, I … Read more

Pakistan among most affected countries by climate change, PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan among most affected countries by climate change, PM Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that, after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, the province of Punjab is now also facing severe flooding and high levels of water, prompting a full-scale response from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), rescue agencies, and other relevant departments. In a statement, the Prime Minister praised the timely response … Read more

Khaqan Shahnawaz: Pakistan & India must fight climate change, not each other

Khaqan Shahnawaz: Pakistan & India must fight climate change, not each other

Pakistani actor and model Khaqan Shahnawaz has emphasized that the true battle for both Pakistan and India lies not in rivalry with each other, but in combating poverty and climate change. In a recent video message shared on Instagram, the actor urged the public to shift focus toward these urgent and shared challenges.   View … Read more

Naqvi’s zero tolerance policy brings transformation in Islamabad

Naqvi’s zero tolerance policy brings transformation in Islamabad

Islamabad: Under the dynamic leadership of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi—nicknamed “Mohsin Speed” for his swift reforms—the federal capital is undergoing a major transformation. His zero-tolerance policy on illegal housing and encroachments is driving urban order, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Over the years, Islamabad had grappled with rampant unapproved housing schemes, cooperative housing projects, … Read more

Aiman & Muneeb blessed with their third child

Aiman & Muneeb blessed with their third child

Karachi: Prominent Pakistani actors Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt have announced the birth of their third child, a baby girl. The joyous news was shared by Muneeb Butt on August 27 via an Instagram story, where he revealed that the baby was born on August 26 and has been named Nimal Muneeb. Following the announcement, … Read more

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to attend China’s 80th WWII victory parade

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to attend China’s 80th WWII victory parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will join world leaders at China’s upcoming military parade in Beijing, commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II. The “Victory Day” parade, announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will take place next week in Tiananmen Square. It will feature thousands … Read more

Karachi to host 35th national games in December

National youth games postponed amid flood crisis

Karachi: Preparations are in full swing for the 35th National Games, set to take place in Karachi from December 6 to 13. In this regard, a high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mehr, where important decisions were made to finalize arrangements for the prestigious multi-sport event. The … Read more

Medvedev fined $42,500 for U.S. open Meltdown

Medvedev fined $42,500 for U.S. open Meltdown

New York, USA: Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has been fined a significant amount following an outburst during a U.S. Open match. The former world No. 1’s display of frustration, which included smashing his racket, has cost him a considerable portion of his tournament prize money. According to a sports news agency, Medvedev was fined … Read more

Dengue cases on the rise in Rawalpindi and Murree

Dengue cases on the rise in Rawalpindi and Murree

Rawalpindi: Health authorities in Rawalpindi and Murree have reported a concerning increase in dengue fever cases. According to a recent health department report, 17 new cases were confirmed in Rawalpindi over the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in Rawalpindi has now reached 99, while Murree has reported 77 cases. The number of … Read more

Israel destroys Southern Zeitoun in Gaza city as civilian death toll mounts

Israel destroys Southern Zeitoun in Gaza city as civilian death toll mounts

Gaza City: The Israeli military has demolished every building in the southern part of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City. According to Gaza’s Civil Defence. Over 1,500 homes were destroyed during an intensified ground offensive launched earlier this month. At least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight and into the morning, including a … Read more

National youth games postponed amid flood crisis

National youth games postponed amid flood crisis

Islamabad: The first-ever National Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Islamabad, have been postponed due to the severe flood situation and adverse weather conditions gripping the country. The decision was made to ensure the safety of all athletes and officials involved. Sources indicate that Sindh was set to send a 365-member contingent of athletes … Read more