Five Killed in KP Helicopter Crash While Delivering Relief Supplies PESHAWAR – Tragedy struck on August 15 when a government MI-17 helicopter crashed while carrying relief supplies to Salarzai in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming the lives of all five personnel on board, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. The martyrs included Pilot Major Atif, Co-Pilot […]
Sindh CM Warns of “Super Flood” as Preparations Intensify Karachi – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has warned that water levels of eight to 11 lakh cusecs in the Indus River could trigger a “super flood” situation. He emphasized that saving human lives is the top priority, followed by protecting animals, while critical infrastructure […]
PM Sharif Highlights Pakistan’s Sacrifices, Regional Peace, and Economic Recovery at SCO Summit At the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s significant sacrifices in the fight against extremism, noting that the country has lost over 90,000 lives and suffered economic […]
UN Report: Pakistan Floods Claim 829 Lives, Leave Over 1,100 Injured Islamabad – The devastating floods that swept across Pakistan between June 26 and August 30 have claimed 829 lives and injured 1,116 people, according to a recent United Nations report. The natural disaster also wreaked havoc on property and infrastructure. Nearly 9,000 homes were […]
IHC Refers Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case to a Larger Bench Islamabad – Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas on Monday took up the petition filed by Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui concerning her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and repatriation from the United States. During the hearing, Dr. Fowzia’s lawyer appeared in court, but Justice Minhas referred the case […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 28 Million Children ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has kicked off a massive polio vaccination campaign, aiming to administer oral polio drops to more than 28 million children across the country. Over 240,000 polio workers are participating in the nationwide effort, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). […]
Karachi Weather Warms Up, Punjab Faces More Flood Threats Karachi residents are seeing some relief as sea breezes return to the city, offering a slight respite from the heat. However, high humidity levels mean daytime temperatures could still feel quite uncomfortable. According to the Met Office, the mercury in Karachi may climb to a maximum […]
Rivers in Pakistan See Rising Flood Levels as Catastrophic 2025 Flood Crisis Deepens Pakistan is grappling with a severe flood crisis in 2025, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts. The disaster has already claimed over 800 lives and affected more than 1.2 million people nationwide, devastating communities and infrastructure and […]
Sindh Braces for Possible Super Floods as Indus Water Levels Rise Sindh authorities have clarified that, so far, floodwaters have not entered the province. Saadia Javed, a government official, said, “The situation will become clearer once the floodwater reaches Trimmu and Punjnad.” Javed warned that a “super flood” could occur if water levels exceed nine […]
Pakistan, Iran Pledge Stronger Ties Amid Calls for Regional Peace Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong and historic ties with Iran, highlighting the deep bonds shared through history, culture, and faith. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff […]
