3 h. ago Pakistan dares India to ‘snatch a drop’, let alone river waters

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even one drop” of water belonging to Pakistan amid tensions over the share of hydel resources in the region. India in April held the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the attack in […]

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5 h. ago India can’t snatch even a drop from Pakistan’s water, warns PM

Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget, Premier Shehbaz tells New Delhi Says our air force shot down six of their jets, among which four of them were Rafales ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against any designs on the Indus River, saying that it could not snatch “even […]

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6 h. ago ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9

ATC orders forfeiture of properties belonging to PTI’s former governor Cheema, Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Ch, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and other workers under section 7(2) of ATA LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Tuesday issued a ‘warrant of release’ to the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent for the release of PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi in […]

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9 h. ago PMD warns of nationwide heavier monsoon rains from next week

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of intensified monsoon activity across the country from next week, forecasting widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers. According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating the upper regions, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen by August 17. […]

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13 h. ago Hunza River flooding spares 50 workers as floods cause widespread devastation

GILGIT: More than 50 workers narrowly escaped the destructive floods caused by the rising Hunza River, as the severe flooding wreaked havoc across the Gulmit and Gojal areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a government spokesperson. The disaster, attributed to a combination of landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and rising water levels, has caused widespread […]

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39 h. ago Monsoon rains to hit Punjab from August 13; flood advisory issued

Monsoon rains will return to Punjab on August 13, triggering the seventh spell of heavy rainfall this season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood advisory. Authorities expect rising water levels in major rivers across the province. The advisory highlights the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Residents […]

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41 h. ago Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during repair work

At least eight volunteers lost their lives and several others remain trapped after a landslide struck a flood-damaged water channel in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah. The incident occurred while workers were repairing the channel, police confirmed on Monday. The volunteers were restoring the damaged waterway when a sudden mass of earth collapsed, burying them under debris. […]

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42 h. ago Prince Harry reveals he was physically stopped from getting a tattoo in Las Vegas

In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry reminisced about a rebellious moment during a 2012 trip to Las Vegas, where he had a “dream” tattoo in mind, but was ultimately “physically stopped” by his friends from going through with it. The trip, infamous for photos of the prince playing strip pool, also marked a moment where […]

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44 h. ago Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during flood channel restoration  

GILGIT – At least eight local volunteers lost their lives after being buried under debris in a landslide at the

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44 h. ago  GB declares emergency in hospitals after fresh floods, volunteers’ deaths  

GILGIT – The district administration has declared an emergency in hospitals affected by the fresh flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan and death

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54 h. ago Breaking silence on menstrual and maternal health: The dilemma of Pakistan’s working

LAHORE: In Pakistan, millions of working-class women (housemaids, factory laborers, farm workers, and domestic help) are silently enduring a crisis that threatens both their health and dignity. These women, many from marginalized communities, face a severe lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, relying instead on old clothes and rags as a substitute for sanitary […]

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58 h. ago Aseefa Bhutto pledges to address Utility Stores closure in NA

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has assured employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) that she will raise the issue of its closure in the National Assembly. The promise came after a meeting with USC Union office bearers, who briefed Aseefa Bhutto on the challenges faced by workers following the shutdown […]

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58 h. ago Two siblings killed in Karachi road accident as protesters torch dumpers

KARACHI: Two siblings were killed and their father injured in a road accident involving a dumper truck on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road near Lucky One Mall early Sunday morning, leading to mob violence and widespread protests that severely disrupted traffic across key city routes. At approximately 3:15 a.m., a dumper truck collided with a motorcycle […]

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3 d. ago Flood alert issued for River Sutlej amid rising water levels

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab issued a flood alert for the River Sutlej and its adjoining streams, warning of a possible rise in water levels due to upcoming monsoon rains. According to a PDMA spokesperson, water levels in the River Sutlej may increase starting from August 13, as fresh monsoon activity is expected […]

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3 d. ago Hasan Nawaz’s heroics power Pakistan to victory in ODI opener

Hasan Nawaz led Pakistan to a thrilling five-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI on Friday. He scored an unbeaten 63 runs in his debut match. Pakistan chased down a target of 281 runs with seven balls to spare. Hasan built a strong partnership with Hussain Talat, who contributed 41 runs. Their 104-run […]

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4 d. ago PTI moves LHC seeking permission for Aug 14 Workers’ Convention

LHC’s Justice Khalid Ishaq overrules Registrar Office objections to the petition, directing the petition be fixed for hearing LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday overruled Registrar Office objections to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition and directed that the petition be fixed for hearing. LHC’s Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the matter, overruling the Registrar […]

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4 d. ago At least 10 dead and 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province

GANSU: Flash floods and mudslides in Gansu province, northwest China, have resulted in at least 10 deaths and left 33 people missing, according to state media reports on Friday. The natural disaster, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall starting on August 7, forced local authorities to issue the highest-level emergency warning. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan records remittances inflow of $3.2 billion in July 2025

KARACHI – Pakistan recorded a workers’ remittance inflow of $3.2 billion during July 2025. According to data shared by the

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4 d. ago UK Minister for Homelessness Roshanara Ali resigns after criticism for hiking house rent  

LONDON – United Kingdom’s Minister for Homelessness Roshanara Ali has resigned from her position after facing widespread criticism for sharply

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5 d. ago Students in Karachi develop innovative ablution water recycling system

KARACHI: In a groundbreaking achievement, students from the Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) have created a water recycling system designed specifically for ablution (wuzu), marking a significant step towards water conservation and addressing Pakistan’s environmental challenges. The project, named “Nahr Al Khair” (River of Goodness), has been installed at Jamia Masjid Ali in the Buffer […]

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