11 h. ago PMD warns about risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in GB, KP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a critical warning about the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, triggered by glacier melting due to an ongoing heatwave. In a statement released by the PMD’s Research and Development Division in Islamabad, the department warned that rising temperatures, combined with […]

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14 h. ago Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert

A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]

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65 h. ago Pakistan may face severe water shortage by 2025, warns NDMA chief

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is at risk of becoming the 15th most water-stressed country in the world by 2025 due to the growing impact of climate change, said NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider during a detailed briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change. Committee members visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), […]

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66 h. ago Pakistan urges urgent UN action to end gang violence in Haiti

Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate and strong action to restore peace in Haiti, where gang violence has caused chaos and suffering. Speaking during a Council meeting, Pakistan’s UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warned that Haiti’s streets have become battlegrounds and that time is running out. Ambassador Asim emphasized […]

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3 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather events. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the worst impact, with 23 lives lost, including 10 children. In the Swat Valley, 14 people […]

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3 d. ago US warned Modi hours before Pakistan’s 9 may strikes, Indian FM reveals

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar revealed that on the night of May 9, 2025, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance personally warned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a possible large-scale Pakistani military strike. The warning came amid rising tensions following earlier Indian air strikes inside Pakistani territory. Jaishankar, speaking to an American magazine, said he […]

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4 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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4 d. ago PDMA warns of flash floods, issues flood control directives to Punjab officials

LAHORE: In response to the ongoing monsoon rains that have caused significant damage and fatalities, Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has taken swift action to protect citizens from the potential threat of flash floods. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered comprehensive safety measures following the deadly Swat River tragedy, where heavy rains and swelling […]

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5 d. ago Khaqan Abbasi slams SC’s ruling, warns of political instability

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Awam Pakistan Party Chief Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has launched a stinging criticism of the judiciary, claiming that country’s constitutional system is collapsing. In a series of interviews on Monday with various television channels, Abbasi said, “When someone else is writing judgments for Supreme Court judges, it means the system has […]

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6 d. ago NDMA issues warning for urban flooding, flash floods amid heavy rains forecast

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert in response to the predicted heavy monsoon rains that could lead to flooding across various regions of Pakistan from June 29 to July 5. The authority, through its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), has issued multiple weather alerts urging preparedness for potential flash floods […]

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6 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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7 d. ago NDMA issues urban flood warning as intermittent showers in Karachi to continue

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned that there is a risk of urban flooding across the southern district of Sindh, as rains lash Karachi and are forecast to continue tomorrow. Karachi has been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday night, bringing on reprieve from the scorching summer heat. Monsoon rains continue to […]

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8 d. ago Iran denies truce talks, warns of swift response to Israeli violations

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected reports of any truce negotiations with Israel, saying the Islamic Republic ended its retaliatory operations only after the Israeli regime unilaterally agreed to halt its aggression “out of desperation” and without preconditions. In a wide-ranging televised interview, Araghchi categorically denied that Tehran had engaged in any ceasefire talks […]

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9 d. ago GLOF alert issued as early monsoon sets in, flash floods expected

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued multiple alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), flash floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall in both northern and southern regions over the next 24 hours. The warning comes as a combination of high temperatures, intensified monsoon currents, and a westerly wave increases […]

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1 week ago Pakistan collects record Rs298 billion in tobacco taxes, but WHO warns on weak control measures

Pakistan collected a record Rs298 billion (around $1.1 billion) in tobacco taxes in 2024, marking a significant win in reducing tobacco use, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025. This achievement followed major tax reforms, including a 28% drop in cigarette production. The WHO praised Pakistan for tripling cigarette taxes, […]

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1 week ago Heavy monsoon rains expected across Pakistan from june 25; flood and landslide alerts issued

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy monsoon rains starting from June 25, earlier than usual, with risks of floods and landslides across the country. The monsoon season typically begins in July but has arrived about a week early this year, prompting authorities to alert residents and officials. PMD Chief Meteorologist Zaheer […]

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1 week ago Fazl calls on govt to withdraw Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination

JUI-F chief reiterates his party’s support for Iran, warning against attempts to detach religion from politics in Pakistan MURREE: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), has strongly condemned the government’s decision to recommend US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a direct insult to the victims of US-led […]

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1 week ago Pakistan warns of wider conflict after Israeli bombing of Iranian sites

ISLAMABAD – National Security Committee NSC reiterated Iran’s right to Self defense under UN Charter as tensions soar in Middle

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1 week ago Dar warns Israeli aggression threatens regional stability as Iran vows ‘devastating’ response

ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, at the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional stability. Dar emphasized the need for unity among Muslim […]

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