64 m. ago PMD issues high alert as heavy monsoon rains set to lash Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted intense monsoon rains across various parts of the country, beginning tonight and continuing through July 10, prompting high-alert warnings for floods and landslides. The PMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities are warning of flash […]

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21 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Intermittent rains, heavy falls predicted

PESHAWAR – More intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday

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26 h. ago Militant quadcopter attacks kill one, injure three children in KP’s Bannu

Militants launched two separate quadcopter attacks in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday, killing one woman and injuring three children. According to Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kulachi, the first attack targeted civilians, killing a woman and injuring her two children along with another child. The victims were taken to a hospital for […]

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43 h. ago Peshawar high court cancels ECP notification on reserved seats in KP assembly

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) notification regarding the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The ruling came in response to a petition filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The court issued a two-page written verdict, instructing the ECP to […]

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45 h. ago Heavy rain, floods forecast for Pakistan as PMD issues alert for next two days

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across various regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan, for the next two days. Monsoon rains are essential for replenishing water supplies, aiding agriculture, and supporting livelihoods, especially for farmers […]

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45 h. ago KP CM launches historic rural sanitation program to cover over 2,000 villages

PESHAWAR: In a significant step towards improving public health and hygiene in rural areas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday announced the launch of a province-wide rural sanitation program. The initiative, introduced under the Local Government Department, aims to provide dedicated sanitation services to over 2,000 village councils in the […]

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47 h. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Widespread rains, isolated heavy falls likely

PESHAWAR – Widespread intermittent rains and gusty winds, with isolated heavy falls, are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber

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49 h. ago Heavy Rainfall To Hit Most Parts Of Country Over Next Two Days: Met Office

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country over the next two days, with significant downpours expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan. The monsoon rains, which are vital for agriculture and water replenishment, bring both relief and potential hazards, […]

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67 h. ago Did Junaid Safdar really get fined by Lahore Traffic Police for violation?

LAHORE – Several local media shared stories of the traffic challan of Junaid Safdar, the son of sitting Chief Minister

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2 d. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: Rains, isolated heavy falls predicted

PESHAWAR – Intermittent rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on

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2 d. ago KP Senate election candidates finalized as polling set for july 21

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially released the final list of candidates contesting Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The commission declared that the list, finalized on March 27, 2024, is final and no new nominations will be accepted going forward. This move aims to ensure clarity and fairness in the upcoming Senate […]

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3 d. ago KP government objects to federal committee on merged districts, demands inclusion

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised strong objections to the federal committee formed to manage affairs in the merged tribal districts. KP officials say the committee was created without consulting the province, which they find unacceptable. Barrister Saif, KP’s Information Advisor, attended the committee meeting in Islamabad representing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, along […]

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3 d. ago Heavy rains to lash Pakistan as PMD warns of flash floods and landslides

According to the PMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall may lead to dangerous flash floods in local streams and nullahs across hilly areas such as Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Swat, and parts of Balochistan. There is also a high chance of landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, which could block roads […]

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3 d. ago Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather: More rains, isolated heavy falls expected

PESHAWAR – More rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are expected in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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3 d. ago Monsoon rains and flash floods claim 72 lives across Pakistan in 10 days

ISLAMABAD – Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 72 people and injured 130 across Pakistan over the past 10 days, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). From June 26 to July 6, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest number of fatalities at 28, followed by Punjab with […]

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4 d. ago Karbala inspires truth and unity, says CM Gandapur in ashura message

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called the tragedy of Karbala a timeless symbol of patience, sacrifice, and resistance against injustice, urging unity in today’s divided world. In his message on the occasion of Ashura, Gandapur stated that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) stood firm against tyranny and falsehood, setting an unparalleled example […]

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4 d. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Senate polls in KP: PTI faces major setback as seat loss looms

The Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are scheduled for July 21, 2025, but all eyes are on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the party is expected to lose three of its confirmed Senate seats. This could be a major setback for PTI, which previously held a dominant position in the provincial assembly. According to […]

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4 d. ago One killed, three injured by armed suspects firing in Bannu: police

BANNU: At least one person was killed and three others were injured after armed assailants attacked a jirga in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said on Saturday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in KP and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Bannu police spokesperson […]

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