Karachi Roads Flooded After Heavy Rain; Authorities Warn of Urban Flooding Karachi – Intense rainfall has inundated several major roads across Karachi, resulting in widespread traffic disruptions and raising concerns about urban flooding. Areas including FTC, Baloch Colony, Karsaz Road, Drig Road, MA Jinnah Road, Grumandir, Numaish Roundabout, Golimar, and Rizvia have been severely affected. […]
PM Shehbaz Urges FBR to Foster Business-Friendly Environment and Strengthen Tax Compliance Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level session on reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), urging the institution to create a business-friendly environment and provide maximum support to taxpayers. Highlighting the importance of regular taxpayers as the backbone of […]
Building Collapse During Karachi Factory Fire Leaves Several Injured Karachi – Panic erupted in New Karachi’s Industrial Area, Sector 8-A, on Monday when a factory building suddenly collapsed amid a raging fire. Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion as the structure caved in, sparking fears that firefighters and rescue personnel might be trapped under the debris. […]
Govt Plans Farmers’ Package, Tax Relief for Flood-Hit Areas ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister Rana Tanveer on Monday announced that the government is preparing a special package to compensate farmers for crop and livestock losses caused by recent floods. He said the package would include tax exemptions on electricity bills in affected areas. “The federal government […]
Flood Alert Issued as Chenab, Sutlej Rivers Swell MULTAN/ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Multan have sounded an urgent evacuation alert as rising waters from the Chenab River reached the Shershah Bund, putting pressure on the protective embankments. Loudspeaker announcements are being made across nearby localities, urging residents to leave immediately. Many families have already begun moving […]
Court Extends Bail for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Multiple Cases ISLAMABAD — An Islamabad court on Monday extended the interim bail of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in several cases until October 7. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the bail pleas. Imran Khan’s bail was […]
The upper house seat had fallen vacant following the disqualification of the PTI’s Senator Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry. PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah and the PTI’s Salma Ijaz have been in the field for the Senate seat. Polling will continue without a break until 5:00 pm. The PTI has announced a boycott of the election as the party’s […]
Floods Damage Over 120 Health Centers Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The recent floods have taken a heavy toll on Pakistan’s health infrastructure, with around 120 medical centers affected nationwide, according to a report submitted to the federal government. The report reveals that 104 health facilities sustained damage — seven were destroyed while 97 were partially […]
Punjab, Bangladesh Vow Stronger Ties in Key Sectors Lahore — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has underscored the importance of closer cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, stressing shared history, brotherhood, and opportunities for future collaboration. The remarks came during her meeting in Lahore with Bangladesh’s Minister for Religious Affairs, Dr. Khalid Hussain. PML-N President […]
UN Boosts Aid for Flood Survivors in Pakistan, Urges More Support ISLAMABAD/NEW YORK — The United Nations has announced fresh humanitarian funding to support flood survivors in Pakistan, warning that more resources are urgently needed as the crisis deepens. The new allocation adds to the $600,000 already released by the UN’s Asia-Pacific Regional Fund and […]
