13 h. ago Tragic collapse in Lyari: death toll climbs to 17, more feared trapped

Rescue operations continued in Karachi’s Lyari area on Saturday, where a five-storey residential building collapsed, killing at least 17 people. Officials fear that more victims may still be trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams confirmed that three more bodies were recovered today, bringing the death toll to 17, including 10 men and 6 women. The […]

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17 h. ago Weather update; heavy rains expected as new monsoon spell enters Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A new spell of the monsoon system has entered Pakistan, with the likelihood of heavy rainfall across many

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19 h. ago Officials fear Pakistan may face another spell of illegal migration, human trafficking

150,000 visas for skilled workers for Belarus The government’s agencies and departments countering human trafficking and illegal immigration are fearing

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3 d. ago FIA cracks down on corruption and human trafficking in major operation

LAHORE – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a large-scale operation against corruption and illegal activities, arresting LESCO employees and human traffickers involved in separate criminal cases. These operations highlight the agency’s intensified efforts to eliminate fraud and misconduct. In Lahore, FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle arrested two Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) employees—M Shehbaz and […]

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7 d. ago Multan FIA arrests two for involvement in human trafficking, visa fraud

MULTAN: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Multan Zone, has arrested two individuals involved in human trafficking and visa fraud as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal migration networks. The arrests were made during major operations in different parts of the city. According to an FIA spokesperson, the arrested suspects have been identified as Muhammad […]

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9 d. ago Fresh monsoon rains bring relief but raise flooding fears across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A fresh spell of monsoon rains has swept across various regions of Pakistan, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering summer heat but also raising concerns over urban flooding and rising water levels in rivers. Lahore was one of the hardest-hit cities, with torrential rains and thunderstorms affecting areas such as Harbanspura, Taj Bagh, Jail […]

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2 w. ago First monsoon spell to hit Pakistan from June 25, says Met Office

KARACHI: Pakistan is set to experience its first monsoon spell from June 25 to July 2, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Deputy Director of the Met Office, Anjum Nazir Zegham, stated on Tuesday that Karachi would begin seeing cloudy weather starting from June 19, with chances of drizzle in the mornings and evenings. […]

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3 w. ago Rains, thunderstorms, hail expected across Pakistan until 16th

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday forecast a spell of thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall from today until June 16 across various parts of the country. The Met Office issued a weather alert, warning that intense rain and hail could damage weak infrastructure, electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels in affected […]

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3 w. ago Nicholas pooran’s exit sparks global alarm — is cricket losing its stars too soon?

A new trend is worrying cricket boards around the world. Many players are now retiring from international cricket at a young age. Recently, West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran quit at just 29 years old. His early exit raised questions everywhere, including in Pakistan. Cricket officials fear this trend may hurt the future of international cricket. Players […]

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3 w. ago No change in law: Second meters still allowed, says power division

The Power Division has denied rumors about a ban on installing two electricity meters at the same residential location. In a statement, the division called such news completely false and misleading. It said the purpose of the fake news was to spread confusion and fear among the public. Officials confirmed that people can still apply […]

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