Monsoon Havoc: 111 Dead, 212 Injured in Pakistan as NDMA Warns of More Torrential Rains ISLAMABAD – At least 111 people have lost their lives and 212 sustained injuries in rain-related incidents across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14, according to a report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The report highlights […]
Pakistan Railways to Outsource Management of Key Passenger Trains to the Private Sector ISLAMABAD – In a major move aimed at improving travel services and boosting revenue, Pakistan Railways has decided to outsource the commercial management of several passenger trains to the private sector, sources confirmed on Monday. According to officials familiar with the matter, […]
The plea was filed by social activist Faizan Hussain, who argued that the government’s move to enforce new Ajrak number plates is causing undue hardship to low-income citizens. The petition highlights that under the Sindh government’s recent notification, motorcycles without the newly designed plates are being penalized, and in some cases, seized. Ajrak number plate […]
Four Dead, Several Injured as Speeding Car Crashes in Karachi At least four people, including a woman and a young girl, lost their lives when a speeding car crashed into a stormwater drain wall in Karachi, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred as the vehicle lost control while navigating a sharp turn […]
Rising Indus River Triggers Medium Flood at Guddu Barrage A medium flood continues at Guddu Barrage as the Indus River swells, with water levels rising by 20,000 cusecs in the past 12 hours, according to officials at the barrage control room. The current inflow at Guddu Barrage stands at 375,500 cusecs, while the outflow has […]
According to the UK High Commission, most Pakistani students and workers will no longer require a visa sticker in their passports. Instead, they will be able to view their immigration status online through the new digital e-visa platform. The British High Commission described the e-visa as part of a secure, simple, and fully digital system. […]
A low-pressure area (LPA) presently located over northwest Madhya Pradesh in India is likely to affect Pakistan during the next 24 to 72 hours. A westerly wave is also present in the upper parts of the country, the Met Office said. Due to these meteorological conditions, rains with scattered heavy to very heavy falls are […]
Karachi Weather Update: Rain Expected from July 18, Showers Forecast Nationwide KARACHI – July 15, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy and humid weather in Karachi today, with the sea breeze having resumed across the city. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 35°C. According to the PMD, a rain-bearing weather […]
ISLAMABAD – A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised concerns about Pakistan’s underperforming digital sector, warning that the country’s lagging digital infrastructure and low adoption rates are hampering economic growth. According to the comprehensive study, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes just 1.5% to the national GDP, revealing immense untapped potential. The ADB […]
Power Outage at Dhabeji Pumping Station Disrupts Water Supply in Karachi A major power breakdown struck the Dhabeji Pumping Station shortly after midnight, severely disrupting the water supply across Karachi. According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the outage occurred at approximately 12:20 AM and affected Line No. 5 at two critical points. […]
