Karachi Braces for Rain and Thundery Showers on August 20-21 Karachi, Pakistan – Karachi is set for a mixed weather spell on August 20 and 21, with thundery showers and partly cloudy skies following heavy rainfall on August 19 that overwhelmed the city’s drainage system. The monsoon downpour, which began around 6 PM on Monday, […]
Saudi Riyal Falls to Rs75.14, Highlighting Its Importance for Pakistan’s Economy Karachi, Pakistan – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) has seen a decline, with the selling rate adjusting to Rs75.14. Analysts attribute the drop to market corrections and sustained remittance inflows, underscoring the Riyal’s crucial role in Pakistan’s financial landscape. Why the Saudi Riyal Matters The […]
Karachi Floods Highlight Fragile City Infrastructure, Officials Respond Karachi: The heavy rainfall that hit Karachi on Monday not only wreaked havoc across the city but also affected several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Punjab, Sindh Minister Murtaza Wahab said during a press conference. Addressing climate challenges, Wahab remarked, “Pakistan has two choices […]
FBR Launches Simplified Electronic Income Tax Return Form for 2025 ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially rolled out the simplified electronic income tax return form for the fiscal year 2025, media reports say. The new form, finalized under SRO 1561 of 2025 after a 40-day public consultation, is currently available only […]
Farooq Sattar Criticizes Karachi Administration Over Rainwater Flooding Karachi – During a late-night visit to rain-affected areas of Surjani Town, MQM leader Farooq Sattar expressed frustration over the city administration’s failure to drain rainwater, saying the promises of local representatives had “washed away in the streets of Karachi.” “We can afford the salaries and perks, […]
Punjab Launches E-Taxi Scheme 2025 to Modernise Transport and Create Jobs Lahore, Punjab – The Punjab government is set to roll out the CM Punjab E-Taxi Scheme 2025, aiming to modernise the province’s transport system, generate employment, and reduce pollution in major cities. The Punjab Transport Department has confirmed that applications for the scheme will […]
Karachi Roads Turn into Chaos as Flooding Strands Thousands of Commuters KARACHI – The recent heavy rainfall has brought the city to a standstill, leaving dozens of vehicles and motorcycles abandoned across major roads. Stretching from the National Stadium to Civic Center, countless cars and bikes remain stranded as citizens were forced to abandon them […]
PAF Delivers Aid, Evacuates Stranded Families in Gilgit Amid Floods GILGIT – Demonstrating steadfast commitment in challenging weather and rugged mountain terrain, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft airlifted 7 tons of essential supplies, including dry rations, daily-use items, and life-saving medicines, from PAF Base Nur Khan to Gilgit, according to a press release from the […]
PTI Finalizes Nominations After Key Lawmakers Disqualified ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalized its nominations for both houses of parliament following a series of disqualifications of its senior leaders. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed that the nominations were made by party founder Imran Khan, saying the decisions had been formally settled. The […]
Supreme Court Presses Prosecution in Imran Khan Bail Case ISLAMABAD – A three-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, on Monday resumed hearings in the bail case of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. During the proceedings, Khan’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, argued that the case had been subject to repeated delays in […]
