Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sindh remains hot and humid as heavy showers hit northern areas

Sindh remains hot and humid as heavy showers hit northern areas

Sindh continues to reel under intense heat and humidity, with no immediate relief in sight, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The persistent high temperatures and moisture-laden air have made conditions increasingly uncomfortable across the province. In stark contrast, widespread rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is forecast for several other regions of the … Read more

PMDC reschedules MDCAT in wake of flood situation

PMDC

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced changes in the schedule of the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) due to the prevailing flood situation. According to PMDC, the decision to revise the schedule was taken on the instructions of Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. The council further stated that the … Read more

Aseefa Bhutto voices concern over severe flood situation in Punjab

Aseefa Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation in Punjab. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this is a time for all Pakistanis to stand together to save as many lives as possible. Horrified by … Read more

Punjab seeks army’s assistance amid severe flood situation

Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally requested the deployment of the Pakistan Army in six districts as floods continue to intensify across the province. According to the Punjab Home Department, a letter has been sent to the federal Interior Ministry seeking military assistance in Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara. The request has been … Read more

EU officials visit relief camp in Thatta, assess flood situation

thatta

THATTA: A delegation of European Union officials on Tuesday different flood relief camps to assess the situation and damages from the devastating floods. EU officials Filippo Ortolani from Italy and Ms Adarve Ortega Palma from Spain along with Deputy Country Director of Action Against Hunger Pakistan (ACF) Zulfiqar Mithani visited the relief camps. The delegation … Read more

Govt vows to restore normalcy after flood disaster

flood disaster

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has vowed to leave no stone unturned to bring normalcy back in the lives of flood-affected people of the country as it seeks assistance from the international community. Briefing the media persons at National Flood Response and Coordination Centre, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal made a fervent appeal to … Read more