16 h. ago Rain expected across Pakistan from june 20, urban flooding warning issued

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread rainfall in different parts of the country starting June 20. The rain spell is expected to continue until June 23, bringing much-needed relief from the intense heat. According to PMD, these showers may break the ongoing heatwave and bring cooler temperatures across many regions. The rain is […]

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66 h. ago 268 Pakistani pilgrims return safely from Iraq via special flights

ISLAMABAD – As part of ongoing repatriation efforts, 268 Pakistani pilgrims have returned safely from Iraq through special flights arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, two flights successfully landed in Karachi and Islamabad, bringing back the pilgrims who were in Iraq for religious purposes. The repatriation is part […]

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5 d. 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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7 d. ago Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper and central Pakistan from june 13 to 16

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in upper and central regions of the country from June 13 to 16. According to officials, moist winds are entering the northern parts of Pakistan. A new wave of westerly winds is likely to affect upper areas starting Thursday. From June 13, areas like Kashmir, […]

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9 d. ago Seven flights bringing back pilgrims will arrive country on June 11

Seven flights will arrive at different airports of the country on June 11 to bring back the pilgrims. The first flight of the pilgrims will reach Islamabad at 3:50 am on June 11, the second flight SV-3722 will reach Islamabad at 9:10 am. Similarly,the third flight will land in Lahore at 11:50 am on June […]

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1 week ago Heatwave alert issued by Met Office for Pakistan until June 12

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office) has issued a heatwave alert for the country from June 9 to June 12, due to the development of high pressure over the region. Temperatures are expected to be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal in central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan until […]

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2 w. ago Hajj rituals begin in Makkah Mukarramah as pilgrims arrive at Mina today

MAKKAH – Annual Hajj rituals begin in Makkah Mukarramah today with the arrival of tens of thousands of pilgrims at

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2 w. ago Scorching eid forecast: PMD warns of heat, storms and travel hazards

Citizens urged to take safety precautions as extreme weather expected during Eid holidays ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted very hot and dry weather across most plain areas of the country during the Eid ul Adha holidays from June 6 to 9. In a statement issued Tuesday, the department also warned of […]

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2 w. ago Under scorching heat, over a million pilgrims gather in Makkah for hajj 2025

MAKKAH — More than 1.3 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Makkah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, braving extreme desert heat as Saudi authorities intensify efforts to ensure a safe and orderly experience. The pilgrimage officially begins on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to soar beyond 40°C (104°F) this week. To prevent a repeat of […]

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3 w. ago Govt extends deadline to bid for national airline to June 19

Pakistan has extended the deadline for expressions of interest (EOI) in purchasing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to June 19, the country’s privatization ministry said on Tuesday. Cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking to privatize the debt-ridden PIA to raise funds and reform state-owned enterprises, as outlined in the $7 billion International Monetary Fund program secured last year. […]

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4 w. ago Eid al Adha 2025: Pakistan railways to run five special trains

Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains for Eid al Adha 2025. The trains aim to accommodate the increased number of passengers traveling across the country. These special services will run from June 2 to June 4, 2025. The first special train will depart from Karachi Cantt to Lahore at 1:00 PM […]

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