Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Karachi, Residents Struggle to Evacuate Karachi – Heavy rains continued to lash Balochistan’s Kirthar mountain range as well as the Gadap and Kathore areas, causing multiple streams to swell and flood surrounding neighborhoods. The Mool, Khudeji, and Jaranda streams merged into the Malir stream, raising its water level significantly. […]
Karachi Schools and Colleges Closed Amid Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Karachi – The Commissioner Karachi has announced the closure of all public and private schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the city due to severe weather conditions. The decision comes following a warning from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), which has forecast more heavy […]
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. […]
Iran, IAEA Set to Hold First Talks Since June Conflict CAIRO — Iran is scheduled to meet with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo this Tuesday to finalize a new framework for cooperation, the country’s official IRNA news agency reported. The meeting, confirmed by Egypt’s foreign ministry, will bring together Egyptian Foreign Minister […]
Flood Situation Worsens as Evacuations Continue Across Sindh and Punjab KARACHI/LAHORE — Authorities remain on high alert as floodwaters continue to swell across Sindh and Punjab, prompting large-scale evacuations and raising concerns over rising river levels. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Monday that more than 7,700 people were evacuated from katcha areas in […]
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 […]