Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected Across Northern Regions Karak/Buner: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Karak city and its surrounding areas on Saturday. In Buner, several localities also reported intense thunderstorms, heavy showers, and even hail. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that a strong westerly weather system is likely to hit […]
Islamabad Court Orders Schools to Report Free Education Quota Data ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court has directed private schools across the country to provide detailed data on their compliance with the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012. Under the law, private educational institutions are required to offer free education to at least […]
Moderate Earthquake Shakes Parts of Punjab, KP, and Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A moderate earthquake rattled parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas. Reports also confirmed that the shaking was noticeable in Peshawar, Swat, Upper Dir, Bisham, Attock, and Chitral. According to the Seismological Center, the […]
IHC Strikes Down Property Tax Hike Notifications ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has approved petitions challenging a recent increase in property taxes, declaring that the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) cannot enforce the hike. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani gave the ruling while hearing petitions filed by Munir Chaudhry and Ahmed Hassan Rana. The case […]
Islamabad–Rawalpindi to Get High-Speed Train, Travel Time Cut to 20 Minutes ISLAMABAD – Commuters traveling between Islamabad and Rawalpindi will soon enjoy a major time-saving boost, as the government moves forward with a high-speed rail project set to reduce travel time to just 20 minutes. The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting chaired by […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif Highlights SCO Summit Preparations, Urban Development, and Anti-Terror Efforts Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s preparations to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in 2027, calling for early planning to ensure the event’s success. Speaking on development and environmental initiatives, the premier said efforts are underway to enhance the […]
A high flood alert has been issued downstream of the Harike and Ferozepur barrages. According to reports, the Indian High Commissioner has officially informed Islamabad about the flood alert at 8:00 am today. Yesterday also issued an alert of India’s water release into the Sutlej. A flood stream after devastating the central Punjab region is […]
Man Killed in Police Encounter After Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter ISLAMABAD – A man suspected of killing four people, including his wife and daughter, was shot dead in a police encounter after a brief chase, officials said. According to SP Cantt Captain (R) Qazi Ali Raza, the suspect, identified as Imran, also known as […]
Islamabad to Host Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meeting for Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Sighting ISLAMABAD — The main meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will be held in Islamabad under the leadership of Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt confirmed. At the same time, Zonal and District committees will conduct their meetings at designated […]
Storm Forces Islamabad-Karachi Flight to Return Safely Karachi, August 19, 2025: A private airline flight traveling from Islamabad to Karachi had to abort its landing on Tuesday due to severe stormy weather and returned safely to Islamabad. Sources report that the pilot of flight ER-501 attempted to land at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi twice […]
