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 […]
Punjab Introduces New Academic Calendar for Schools Based on Climate Zones Punjab’s education authorities have unveiled a new academic calendar aimed at aligning school schedules with the province’s diverse climatic conditions, ensuring both effective learning and the well-being of students. Under the new policy, the academic year will be divided into two semesters — Spring […]
Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
Buner Floods Claim 234 Lives as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faces Widespread Devastation Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – The recent floods in Buner have taken a tragic toll, claiming 234 lives, the highest in the affected regions. The disaster also destroyed 162 homes, while 575 others suffered partial damage, leaving many families displaced. Key infrastructure was heavily impacted, […]
The decision was made, following the predictions of heavy rainfall that could result in urban flooding in Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strict warning that the rainstorm on Wednesday may surpass the rainfall of Tuesday, which already caused traffic disruption and partial flooding in several areas. During a high-level emergency meeting […]
According to details, the schools in KP will remain closed from 19 August (today) till August 25, 2025. KP Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai confirmed the closure while sharing the official notification on X. “Educational institutions in the cold mountainous areas will remain closed from August 19 to 25, but all educational activities will continue […]
Gandapur Launches Digital App for Flood Compensation in KP PESHAWAR – Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday inaugurated the Digital Disaster Compensation Management app, a new system developed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board and linked with the government’s central service platform “Dastak.” The app allows flood-affected families to file claims online […]
Ikhtiar Wali Paints Grim Picture of Flood Devastation in KP PESHAWAR – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ikhtiar Wali has described the floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a catastrophe of unprecedented scale, saying entire villages have been wiped off the map. Speaking on program Aiteraz Hai, Wali said he had personally visited several flood-hit areas […]
Rivers in Flood as PDMA Confirms 307 Deaths in KP Islamabad – The Flood Forecasting Division has reported rising water levels in several major rivers across the country. The Indus River is in medium flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma barrages, while at Taunsa Barrage, it remains in low flood. The Sutlej River is in […]
KP in Mourning as Floods Claim Hundreds of Lives Peshawar – The death toll from the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has risen sharply, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirming 307 fatalities. Among the victims are 279 men, 15 women, and 13 children. At least 23 people have also been injured, including […]
