2 h. ago First Lady praises rescuers, calls for solidarity in KP flood relief

First Lady and Member of the National Assembly, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari Saturday voiced her heartfelt sorrow over the severe floods in KP, praising the courageous volunteers and rescue workers as true heroes, while calling for united efforts to provide all possible help in rescuing those in need. In an exclusive message to media channels, […]

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5 h. ago World recognising Pakistan’s economic turnaround: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said that the international institutions were recognizing Pakistan’s economic turnaround. He said that the country had been facing severe crisis two years ago and miraculously the country had witnessed a macro economic turnaround. While addressing a ceremony titled Marka-e-Haq and 78 years of […]

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5 h. ago Air Canada grounds hundreds of flights over cabin crew strike

Hundreds of Air Canada (AC.TO), opens new tab employees formed picket lines outside major Canadian airports on Saturday, hours after unionized flight attendants walked off the job in a contract dispute that has disrupted travel for tens of thousands of passengers. The strike, which started just before 1 a.m. EDT (0500 GMT), had forced Canada’s […]

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6 h. ago Karachi Braces for Monsoon Rains next week amid humid weather

KARACHI – Residents of Karachi are being warned to prepare for another spell of rainfall as a new weather system

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7 h. ago Field Marshal Munir rubbishes reports on ‘change in leadership’ as false

COAS emphasizes political reconciliation only possible through genuine apologies from all parties involved Warns India should not attempt to destabilise Pakistan through proxies Praises PM Shehbaz for his dedication, lauds cabinet for demonstrating remarkable resolve during challenging times Highlights Pakistan’s long-standing experience in maintaining balanced relations with China and United States ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army […]

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10 h. ago King Charles III faces unsettling news that could sideline Queen Camilla

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are facing increasing challenges that threaten the stability of the monarchy. Recently, unsettling news has made it clear that the royal family’s future is uncertain. Since ascending the throne in 2022, Charles has struggled with his own legacy, made more complicated by ongoing tensions with his son, Prince Harry. […]

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12 h. ago Big drop in Cement Prices in Pakistan amid floods; Check New Rates here

ISLAMABAD – Cement prices across Pakistan witnessed decline amid extreme weather conditions as heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc. Data

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13 h. ago Mustafa Bin Javed: A Distinct Voice in Filmmaking with Land of Roots

Filmmaker Mustafa Bin Javed has quickly made a name for himself with his thought-provoking and deeply personal work. His latest film, Land of Roots, has not only captured the attention of audiences but has also earned recognition at several prestigious film festivals worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a filmmaker who is unafraid to tackle complex, controversial […]

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15 h. ago Monsoon rains, glacier melt increase river flows across Punjab

LAHORE – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned of rising water levels in rivers across the province

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19 h. ago PTA issues latest warning about mobile SIMs registered in their names

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has urged mobile users to remain vigilant and ensure that no SIM card

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28 h. ago SDMA warns tourists against traveling to hilly areas amid severe weather threats

The Director General of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Sardar Waheed Khan, strongly advised tourists on Friday to cancel any travel plans to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) due to continuous monsoon rainfall, the risk of cloudbursts and the peril posed by bridges near nullahs and rivers, warning that the extreme weather conditions could […]

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29 h. ago Punjab PDMA alerts departments to heavy rains, cloudbursts ‘threat’

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has placed all districts on high alert following forecasts of heavy rains, cloudbursts, and possible flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, and other parts of the country. DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia said the seventh spell of the monsoon is expected to be stronger, with stormy […]

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33 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: Rains, isolated heavy falls expected

LAHORE – Rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday night and during

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33 h. ago Pakistan’s nuclear assets are for defence, not coercion: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear programme is strictly for national defence and not intended for blackmail or coercion. Speaking to Geo News on Friday, he emphasized that Pakistan does not threaten anyone with its nuclear capability but considers it a necessary safeguard for national security. Asif also targeted Indian Prime Minister […]

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34 h. ago Karachi, Sindh weather: Rains of varying intensities predicted

KARACHI – Rains of varying intensities are predicted in Karachi, Hyderabad and parts of Sindh on Friday night and the

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35 h. ago Rights groups sue German ministers over deportation of Afghans from Pakistan

BERLIN: Advocacy groups filed a criminal case against Germany’s foreign and interior ministers on Friday, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan nationals in Pakistan with German admission approvals from deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Pakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, a move the United Nations warns could force more than […]

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38 h. ago Pakistan’s nuclear power meant only for defence: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed that Pakistan’s nuclear programme exists solely for national defence and not for any form of nuclear blackmail. He emphasised that the country does not threaten any nation with its nuclear capability but uses it only as a safeguard to ensure security and stability. Stressing the defensive nature of the programme, […]

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39 h. ago Islamabad, Pakistan weather: Rains, isolated heavy falls likely

ISLAMABAD – More intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Friday

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39 h. ago Modi sees Pakistan army even in dreams after war: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said Pakistan neither uses nuclear blackmail nor believes in it. He stated that Pakistan’s nuclear assets exist solely for its defence, and the country will never threaten others with them. Asif said India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is haunted by Pakistan and its army, even in his dreams. He […]

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41 h. ago Imran Khan jailed, but those in charge won’t stay: KP CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur stated that the state has imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and several other political leaders. Speaking at a public rally in Paharpur Stadium, Gandapur emphasized that while the government enforces law and order, the rights of ordinary citizens must also be protected. He remarked, “The rulers don’t […]

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