The inflow of water in the Indus River at Tarbela has been recorded at 3,33,000 cusecs while the outflow at the point has been 3,32,600 cusecs according to the record. Indus River has been in low flood at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma. The water level has been 1530 feet at Tarbela reservoir, with a maximum […]
Flash Floods Claim Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi; Rescue Ops Ongoing RAWALPINDI/GILGIT-BALTISTAN – Intense flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudbursts have caused multiple casualties and widespread damage in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi, as rescue operations continue. In Rawalpindi, a father and daughter were swept away after their vehicle was caught in a […]
Benazir Kafaalat Registration Open: Eligible Families to Receive Rs13,500 Quarterly Assistance ISLAMABAD – The government has urged eligible citizens to complete their registration for the Benazir Kafaalat Program, which provides quarterly financial aid of Rs13,500 to deserving families across Pakistan. Launched in 2008 under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the initiative aims to support […]
The latest changes are introduced to enhance the security and legal recognition of identity documents for both children and families. NADRA has discontinued the use of the B-Form for children’s passport applications. Instead, parents are now required to obtain a Child Registration Certificate (CRC) for their children to apply for passports. According to NADRA officials, […]
Flash Floods in Chilas Sweep Away Tourist Vehicles; 5 Dead, Dozens Missing CHILAS – Torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan, sweeping away over 15 tourist vehicles and leaving several individuals missing. Rescue teams have so far recovered five bodies and successfully rescued four people, while a large-scale search operation continues. According to […]
Pakistan’s Identity Crisis: Millions Still Without Legal Documents Despite efforts to boost national registration, millions of Pakistanis still live without identity documents, cutting them off from basic rights and public services. In a country of over 240 million people, the problem persists due to poverty, lack of awareness, and bureaucratic hurdles. In Karachi, 19-year-old Raza […]
Massive Overbilling Uncovered: Pakistani Power Companies Charged Consumers Rs244 Billion Illegally ISLAMABAD — A financial audit has revealed that eight electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan collectively overbilled consumers by a staggering Rs244 billion, allegedly to conceal line losses, electricity theft, and inefficiencies in operations. According to official audit documents, the companies involved include IESCO, […]
Model-Turned-Actor Humaira Asghar Found Dead in Karachi Apartment; Mysterious Substance Recovered Humaira Asghar, a well-known model, actor, and artist, was found dead in her apartment in Karachi’s Ittehad Commercial Area, police confirmed Tuesday. Gizri Police discovered her body during an eviction operation ordered by the court after her landlord filed a case over unpaid rent […]
Torrential Rains, Landslides Kill 7 in Swat and Babusar; 16 Missing Severe monsoon rains triggered deadly landslides and flash floods across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, leaving at least seven dead—including four children—and 16 others missing, officials said on Monday. In Swat district, relentless downpours caused multiple landslides and surged river currents. In the […]
During the meeting, Ishaq Dar reassured Antonio Guterres of Pakistan’s focus on strengthening the UN’s role in conflict resolution, in promoting sustainable development, and in upholding the fundamental rights of all peoples around the world. “The Secretary-General appreciated Pakistan’s strong role and principled positions in the Security Council. Several key issues on the Council’s agenda […]
