1 hour ago NDMA warns of flood threat after 54 deaths in heavy rainfall

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported 54 new deaths and 227 injuries in rain-related incidents across Pakistan in the last 24 hours. Since June 26, heavy monsoon rains have caused 178 deaths, injured 491 people, damaged 678 homes, and killed 126 livestock. Punjab has been the hardest hit province with 103 fatalities, followed by […]

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3 h. ago Torrential rains claim 63 lives in Punjab — emergency declared

Heavy monsoon rains have caused massive flooding across Punjab, forcing the government to declare a rain emergency in several districts. In the last 24 hours, at least 63 people have died, and nearly 300 have been injured. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority confirmed fatalities in Lahore, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal. Families of the deceased […]

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4 h. ago Lahore Zoo Back Under Wildlife Department After Contract Exit

  The Department of Wildlife has officially resumed control of Lahore Zoo operations after the private company managing it withdrew from its contract. All zoo services, including entry tickets and parking, are now being handled directly by the zoo administration. The private company had secured the Rs500 million contract on January 1, 2025, to manage […]

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4 h. ago Istanbul mayor sentenced to 20 months for threatening prosecutor

A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul Mayor and opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu to a total of 20 months in prison for allegedly threatening and insulting a public prosecutor. The charges stem from his reported comments and behavior toward a city prosecutor, which the court deemed inappropriate and criminal under Turkish law. According to AFP, this […]

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4 h. ago New Property Tax Rates Announced with Key Changes for Active and Late Filers

The Board of Revenue’s Registration Branch has officially notified new property tax rates, marking the resumption of the online property registration system after a three-week hiatus. The updated tax structure includes notable increases, particularly in capital gains tax for properties based on the DC rate value. For properties valued up to Rs50 million, active filers […]

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6 h. ago Deadly violence at Bangladesh youth rally leaves four killed

Violence broke out on Wednesday during a rally organized by Bangladesh’s youth-led National Citizen Party (NCP) in the southern town of Gopalganj. According to local media reports, four people were killed and nine others injured amid the clashes. The rally was meant to mark the one-year anniversary of the NCP’s revolutionary movement. However, the event […]

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6 h. ago Heavy rains cause flooding, Nullah Leh water levels surge in Rawalpindi

Torrential rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused severe urban flooding and a sharp rise in water levels in Nullah Leh. Authorities have issued a high alert, sounding flood sirens at the Gawalmandi Bridge to warn residents of the growing danger. Emergency services are fully mobilized to respond quickly. Officials from WASA and district administration […]

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6 h. ago Israel pounds Damascus, vows to shield Druze amid Syrian turmoil

In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched intense airstrikes on Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Syrian defence ministry and an area near the presidential palace. The strikes were aimed at halting attacks against the Druze community in southern Syria, as Israel accused Syrian government forces of failing to protect the minority group. Military officials confirmed that […]

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6 h. ago Trump plans september visit to Pakistan, media sources confirm

      Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Pakistan in September, according to reports aired by two major local television news channels. The sources, familiar with the matter, said preparations are already underway for his high-profile visit. Though no official confirmation has come from Islamabad or Washington yet, the reports have […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan urges immediate fuel, food access for starving Gaza

Pakistan has strongly urged the global community to ensure the immediate supply of food and fuel to Gaza, where people continue to suffer from severe shortages. Speaking at a UN meeting on the Middle East, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said that famine in Gaza must not be tolerated […]

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7 h. ago Punjab cities to be revamped on Lahore’s pattern, says CM Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review progress on Lahore development programme and broader Punjab development

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7 h. ago Monsoon havoc in Punjab: 103 dead, hundreds injured in rains

Heavy monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Punjab, causing massive destruction to life and property. According to a report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), 103 people have died while 393 have been injured due to rain-related incidents this season. In the last 24 hours alone, 63 people lost their lives, and 290 others […]

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8 h. ago FBR income tax return 2025: Required documents for salaried, businessmen revealed

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set the deadline for taxpayers across Pakistan to submit their income

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10 h. ago Passenger bus attack leaves 3 dead; army major martyred in IBO

A deadly attack targeted a passenger coach travelling from Karachi to Quetta near Niemurgh Cross in Kalat district, Balochistan, leaving at least three passengers dead and seven others injured, according to local police sources. Confirming the incident, spokesperson Shahid Rind stated that the injured had been shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Kalat. […]

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10 h. ago Imran bars PTI members from going public with party’s internal matters

PTI founder Imran Khan has prohibited his party members from publicly discussing the party’s internal matters, according to his conversation with his family and lawyers at Adiala Jail shared on his official X account on Wednesday. “My instruction is firm: whether a senior officeholder or a junior member, no one is to express internal differences […]

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10 h. ago Lion cubs among 23 wild cats rescued in Punjab wildlife crackdown

An illegal network involved in the sale and purchase of big cats, including lions, tigers, and leopards, has dismantled by Punjab Wildlife Rangers. In a series of operations, authorities recovered 23 big cats, several of them hidden in private homes. Among the seized animals were multiple lion cubs, officials confirmed. In Lahore, Wildlife Rangers have […]

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10 h. ago Major relief for Elahi as LHC suspends NAB’s decision in graft case

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has granted major relief to former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi by suspending a decision made by the accountability court. The two-member bench, comprising Justice Shahram Sarwar and Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi, issued a notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while hearing Elahi’s writ petition. The bench […]

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10 h. ago Female journos to be included in Commission for Protection of Journalists

The Information Department of the Government of Sindh has decided to include women journalists in the Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners. It has also been decided to seek cabinet approval to empower the commission and grant it the authority to take action against officials who fail to respond to its […]

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21 h. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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22 h. ago Imran Khan bars PTI leaders from sharing party disputes publicly

Imran Khan has firmly instructed PTI members to stop airing internal party issues in public. In a message shared via his official X account from Adiala Jail, he emphasized that all party disagreements must remain private. He warned that public criticism—whether through the media or social platforms—would not be tolerated, regardless of a member’s rank. […]

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