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Traffic accidents reach alarming levels in Karachi

October 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The road accidents in Pakistan’s largest city have reached dangerous proportions, with more than 10,000 traffic crashes reported during the first 290 days of this year, according to rescue and police officials. Data reveals that at least 680 people, including women and children, have lost their lives in these tragic incidents, while the number … Read more

Karachi weather to remain hot and dry today

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

KARACHI: The weather in the metropolis is expected to remain hot and dry throughout the day, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The minimum temperature recorded this morning was 21°C, while the maximum temperature is likely to range between 35°C and 37°C. Humidity in the air was measured at 57%, with northeasterly winds blowing … Read more

Sindh approves 500 electric buses for Karachi, Hyderabad

October 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved the operation of 500 electric buses in Karachi and Hyderabad to improve urban transport and promote eco-friendly mobility. The decision was made during a meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel … Read more

Karachi listed as sixth most polluted city in the World

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 by Sana Fatima

Karachi’s air quality has worsened once again as changing wind patterns pushed the city to sixth place among the world’s most polluted cities. According to the latest air quality data, the level of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Karachi’s air has reached 158 micrograms per cubic meter, a level considered “unhealthy” for residents. The Met … Read more

Karachi to experience hot and humid weather today

September 29, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Meteorologist Jawad Memon has predicted that Karachi is likely to experience extremely hot and humid weather on Monday, with temperatures ranging between 38°C and 40°C. Due to high humidity levels, the feels-like temperature may exceed 43°C, he added. Explaining the reason behind the intense heat and humidity, Memon said that sea breezes have been … Read more

Light rain and drizzle expected in Karachi today

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 by Abid Khan

Weather Update; Rain Expected in Southeast Sindh

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast chances of light rain and drizzle in different parts of Karachi on Monday. According to the Met Office, the city is likely to remain partly cloudy and humid over the next 24 hours. During this period, light rain or drizzle may occur at isolated locations across the … Read more

Karachi witness alarming surge in murder, kidnapping cases

September 13, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Karachi is witnessing an alarming surge in violent crime this year, with murder, attempted murder, and kidnapping cases reported in alarming numbers across the city. According to official data, 385 murder cases have been registered in 2025 so far. The month-wise breakdown shows 55 cases in January, 40 in February, 44 in March, … Read more

Karachi faces traffic gridlock and displacement after days of rain

September 11, 2025 by Yumna Asif

KARACHI: Karachi experienced light showers once again on Thursday morning, extending the city’s streak of monsoon rains into a fourth consecutive day. Despite the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirming that the monsoon system has now weakened and shifted inland as a low-pressure area, overcast skies and intermittent rainfall continue to disrupt daily life across the … Read more

Karachi records heavy rainfall; Surjani Town tops with 129.6mm

September 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday released rainfall statistics recorded in Karachi between 11 a.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday, showing significant downpours across the city. According to the data, Surjani Town received the highest rainfall at 129.6 millimeters, followed by North Karachi with 72.2 millimeters and Korangi with 70.5 millimeters. In other … Read more

3-storey garments factory collapses after massive fire in Karachi

September 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: A massive fire gutted a three-storey garments factory in the New Karachi Industrial Area on Tuesday, causing the building to collapse. According to BOL News, the blaze broke out early in the morning on the ground floor and quickly spread to the upper levels, engulfing large portions of the structure. Fire Brigade officials said … Read more

PMD warns of heavy rains, urban flooding risk in Karachi

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy downpours in Karachi on tomorrow, warning of possible urban flooding in low-lying areas. According to PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir, the ongoing monsoon system over the city has intensified into a “deep depression,” which is one stage short of a tropical cyclone. He said the weather system … Read more

Light rainfall brings relief to Karachi

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Abid Khan

Weather update; Rain likely in upper parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KARACHI: The Several areas of Karachi received light rainfall early Monday morning, with showers reported in Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, and Shahrah-e-Faisal. The drizzle was also recorded in Defence, Qayyumabad, Korangi Road, Burns Road, and M.A. Jinnah Road. Other localities, including University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Mehmoodabad, Manzoor Colony, Baloch Colony, and adjoining areas, also witnessed light … Read more

Monsoon rains hit Sindh; Heavy showers expected in Karachi until Thursday

September 7, 2025 by Yumna Asif

Karachi: Monsoon rains have started across various parts of Sindh, including Umerkot, Tharparkar, and Tando Muhammad Khan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in several cities including Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, and Hyderabad until September 11.

In Karachi, heavy rain is expected from this evening through Thursday, with intermittent downpours likely. The PMD has also warned of possible urban flooding due to the intense rainfall.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for heavy rain in parts of South Punjab over the next two days.

According to the NDMA, cities including Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, Khanpur, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Sadiqabad are likely to experience heavy rains.

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Over 43,000 street crime incidents reported in Karachi this year

September 4, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Karachi continues to face alarming levels of street crime, with 43,419 incidents reported in the first eight months of 2025. According to police data, 60 citizens lost their lives and 216 others were injured while resisting robberies. However, official records list the death toll at 53 fatalities in such incidents. Between January and … Read more

Karachi warms up under a grey sheet of sky

September 1, 2025 by Yumna Asif

Karachi: Thick clouds blanketed the skies over Karachi on Monday morning, building anticipation among residents for much-needed rainfall as the city continues to endure high humidity and warm temperatures. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi’s weather is expected to remain partly cloudy and humid over the next 24 hours. The Met Office has … Read more

Karachi tops in polio vaccine refusals, reveals Mustafa Kamal

August 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has revealed that Karachi has the highest proportion of refusals to administer polio vaccination. Addressing a press conference, the minister stated that Pakistan and Afghanistan remain the only two countries where the poliovirus still exists. He expressed optimism that, “Insha’Allah, Pakistan will soon be free of polio.” Mustafa Kamal … Read more

Toddler killed in Karachi as dumper hits motorcycle

August 27, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI : A tragic incident occurred in the city’s Millat Town area where a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, Aun Muhammad, lost his life after being hit by a dumper. According to details, fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles such as dumpers and water tankers continue to claim lives in Karachi. In the latest incident, Aun Muhammad was riding … Read more

Light rain, cloudy weather expected in Karachi

August 25, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The metropolis is likely to experience cloudy skies, drizzle, and light rain over the next 24 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast. According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature in Karachi is expected to remain between 31°C and 33°C, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 26.9°C. According to the Meteorological Department, … Read more

Another monsoon system to hit Karachi from August 27

August 23, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another monsoon system likely to affect Karachi and most parts of Sindh from August 27. According to the Met Office, light rain and drizzle in different parts of Karachi early Saturday morning turned the weather pleasant. Areas including North Nazimabad, Board Office, Hyderi, Scheme 33, Saddar, and … Read more

Weather Alert: Heavy rain expected in Karachi

August 21, 2025 by Abid Khan

More Monsoon Spells Expected in September: Met Office

KARACHI: A fresh spell of rain is expected to develop over Karachi after 12 p.m on Thursday, likely bringing heavy downpours accompanied by thunder and lightning. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) spokesperson, Anjum Nazir Zigham, the new weather system is forecast to trigger thundershowers across the city from noon onwards. The rain is … Read more

Karachi faces destruction due to heavy rains killed 15 people

August 21, 2025August 20, 2025 by Sana Fatima

KARACHI: The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has climbed to 15 as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of Tuesday’s heavy monsoon showers and urban flooding, according to news. Rescue officials said five people were killed when a wall collapsed in Gulistan-e-Johar, while a child lost his life in a similar … Read more

Heavy rain in Karachi, Meteorological department sounds alarm

August 19, 2025 by Yumna Asif

Karachi: The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for Karachi, cautioning residents about the risk of urban flooding due to ongoing heavy rainfall linked to a powerful monsoon system. According to the latest updates, the intense weather system is already impacting parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is now moving towards southern Sindh. Karachi … Read more

PMD warns rainfall in Karachi and other parts of province

August 18, 2025 by Abid Khan

Intermittent rains, isolated heavy falls likely in Islamabad, Pakistan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an intensification of monsoon rains across various parts of the country starting on Monday. Light drizzle was reported in different areas of Karachi overnight, while heavy downpours in Dera Ismail Khan inundated low-lying areas. According to the Met Office, rainfall is expected in Karachi and other parts … Read more

Children and women among 570 killed in Karachi traffic tragedies

August 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The city’s roads continue to turn into death traps as traffic accidents have claimed 570 lives in just 227 days of 2025. Rescue officials revealed alarming statistics, stating that 173 people lost their lives specifically in accidents involving heavy traffic vehicles. In the past 36 hours alone, a series of tragic accidents across Karachi … Read more

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