Saudi Arabia Warns Pakistani Airlines Over Flight Delays RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has expressed serious concern over the poor punctuality of Pakistani airlines, warning that continued delays could result in heavy penalties. In a strongly worded letter to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) highlighted that international […]
Karachi Rains Expose Poor Infrastructure, Flights Disrupted KARACHI – Heavy rainfall in the city once again laid bare the fragile state of Karachi’s infrastructure, causing road collapses, flooding, and massive disruption to daily life on Tuesday. In Liaquatabad, a newly built road caved in following the downpour, while deep potholes emerged along the stretch between […]
Heavy Rains Disrupt Karachi Flights, Public Holiday Declared KARACHI – August 20, 2025: Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday after heavy rainfall and technical system failures crippled schedules. Even 12 hours after the downpour, operations had yet to return to normal. According to airport officials, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) […]
Punjab Launches Interest-Free Loan Scheme to Boost Entrepreneurship LAHORE – In a major step to support small businesses and encourage self-employment, the Punjab government has rolled out the Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme, offering interest-free loans to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. The initiative is designed to promote job creation and strengthen the province’s economy by ensuring […]
Workers Rescued After Call Center Flooded in Karachi KARACHI – August 20, 2025: Rescue teams evacuated dozens of employees after heavy monsoon rains flooded a call center in Karachi on Tuesday, leaving workers trapped inside. According to Rescue 1122 officials, continuous downpours caused severe water accumulation in the building, cutting off safe exits for the […]
Karachi to See Thundery Showers on Wednesday, Weather Improves Slightly on Thursday Karachi, August 20, 2025: Karachi is bracing for a day of thundery showers on Wednesday, accompanied by a gentle breeze. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 33°C (92°F) and dip to 26°C (79°F) at night, with northwest winds blowing at around […]
Storm Forces Islamabad-Karachi Flight to Return Safely Karachi, August 19, 2025: A private airline flight traveling from Islamabad to Karachi had to abort its landing on Tuesday due to severe stormy weather and returned safely to Islamabad. Sources report that the pilot of flight ER-501 attempted to land at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi twice […]
Internet Services Fully Restored Across Pakistan After Nationwide Disruption KARACHI – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has confirmed that internet services have been fully restored across the country following a widespread disruption that began Tuesday evening. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the issue has now been resolved, and operations have returned to normal. The disruption […]
Karachi Power Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Flooded Streets Karachi – Despite widespread waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion, K-Electric (KE) crews have continued their efforts to restore power across the city. Low-lying areas, where stagnant water has made access difficult and risky, were particularly affected. At the height of the recent rains, around 800 out of […]
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 […]
