Pakistan Rain Disaster: 178 Dead, Hundreds Injured Amid Flash Floods and Urban Chaos ISLAMABAD: Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan, claiming 178 lives and injuring 491 people in rain-related incidents between June 26 and July 17, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Punjab remains the hardest-hit province, reporting 103 fatalities, followed […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially announced a 10% Ad Hoc Relief Allowance for government employees from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 1 to 22, effective July 1, 2025, according to a notification issued by the Treasury Department. The relief allowance is calculated as 10% of the basic pay and is part of the government’s broader […]
NAB Disburses Rs 11.8 Billion to Eden Housing Scam Victims, Launches Digital Payment System LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore held a cheque distribution ceremony on Thursday, overseen by Chairman NAB Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmad. The event, supervised by NAB Lahore DG Ghulam Safdar Shah, marked another major milestone in the bureau’s recovery […]
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused widespread disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a flood and rain emergency across the entire Rawalpindi Division. In response to the worsening situation, Pakistan Army troops have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations. According to a […]
Chemical Report Rules Out Poisoning in Model Humaira Asghar’s Death The mystery surrounding the death of Pakistani model and actress Humaira Asghar has taken a new turn as chemical examination reports revealed no evidence of poisoning. The forensic analysis, conducted by the University of Karachi, suggests a strong possibility that Humaira’s death was natural. According […]
New NADRA Citizen Facilitation Centre Opens in Islamabad’s G-11 Sector ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward improving public service delivery, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new Citizen Facilitation Centre in Islamabad’s G-11 sector. The initiative is designed to streamline identity-related services for residents by bringing multiple functions under one roof. […]
Jyoti Maurya SDM Controversy Resurfaces Amid Fresh Alimony Battle and Social Media Storm The high-profile case involving Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Jyoti Maurya and her estranged husband Alok Maurya has once again grabbed national attention, reigniting heated debates on social media and sparking cultural commentary across Uttar Pradesh. The controversy first came to light in 2023 […]
According to Rescue 1122 officials, the body was found near Ghaligay, bringing the death toll from the tragic flood incident to 13. The body has been shifted to a hospital for medico-legal formalities and will be transported to Mardan, Abdullah’s native area, via ambulance. The catastrophic flood, triggered by heavy monsoon rains last week, claimed […]
It follows a pledge from the ruling Labour Party to make the shift ahead of winning power last year, and is among several planned changes to the democratic system, which some argue is “in crisis” due to low turnout among other issues. The voting age change is likely to prove contentious, with critics previously arguing […]
ISTANBUL – Two rounds of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul have ended without any breakthrough toward a ceasefire, despite continued international pressure to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Instead of progress on ending hostilities, the talks led to significant humanitarian gestures. According to Kremlin aide and Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky, Russia handed […]
