UN Report: Pakistan Floods Claim 829 Lives, Leave Over 1,100 Injured Islamabad – The devastating floods that swept across Pakistan between June 26 and August 30 have claimed 829 lives and injured 1,116 people, according to a recent United Nations report. The natural disaster also wreaked havoc on property and infrastructure. Nearly 9,000 homes were […]
IHC Refers Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case to a Larger Bench Islamabad – Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas on Monday took up the petition filed by Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui concerning her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and repatriation from the United States. During the hearing, Dr. Fowzia’s lawyer appeared in court, but Justice Minhas referred the case […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 28 Million Children ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has kicked off a massive polio vaccination campaign, aiming to administer oral polio drops to more than 28 million children across the country. Over 240,000 polio workers are participating in the nationwide effort, according to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). […]
Karachi Weather Warms Up, Punjab Faces More Flood Threats Karachi residents are seeing some relief as sea breezes return to the city, offering a slight respite from the heat. However, high humidity levels mean daytime temperatures could still feel quite uncomfortable. According to the Met Office, the mercury in Karachi may climb to a maximum […]
Intoxicated Woman Clashes with Cop on Saba Avenue; Officer Suspended An unsettling incident unfolded on Saba Avenue when an intoxicated woman began causing a disturbance in the middle of the road, yelling and obstructing traffic. A patrol van from Darakhshan Police Station arrived to handle the situation, but tensions escalated between the woman and Constable […]
Rivers in Pakistan See Rising Flood Levels as Catastrophic 2025 Flood Crisis Deepens Pakistan is grappling with a severe flood crisis in 2025, triggered by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts. The disaster has already claimed over 800 lives and affected more than 1.2 million people nationwide, devastating communities and infrastructure and […]
Sindh Braces for Possible Super Floods as Indus Water Levels Rise Sindh authorities have clarified that, so far, floodwaters have not entered the province. Saadia Javed, a government official, said, “The situation will become clearer once the floodwater reaches Trimmu and Punjnad.” Javed warned that a “super flood” could occur if water levels exceed nine […]
Pakistan, Iran Pledge Stronger Ties Amid Calls for Regional Peace Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong and historic ties with Iran, highlighting the deep bonds shared through history, culture, and faith. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff […]
Shadab Khan and Wife Malaika Welcome First Child Pakistan cricket star Shadab Khan and his wife, Malaika—daughter of veteran cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq—have joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The 26-year-old all-rounder shared the happy news on social media, expressing his gratitude and excitement. “Alhamdulillah, Allah has blessed us with our first child, a […]
Pakistan and Armenia Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations in Tianjin TIANJIN, China – In a landmark development, Pakistan and Armenia have formally established diplomatic relations following a special ceremony held in Tianjin on Sunday. The leaders of both countries affirmed their commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and agreed to explore new areas […]
