Karachi is experiencing intense weather conditions as high humidity levels combine with soaring temperatures, making the city feel significantly hotter than the actual recorded temperature. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the heat index in Karachi is expected to reach between 46°C and 47°C, creating uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions for residents. While the…
Heavy rain accompanied by a severe hailstorm and strong winds swept across Lahore on Saturday, bringing relief from the intense heat but also causing significant disruption across the city. The sudden change in weather resulted in widespread electricity outages, traffic difficulties, and damage to infrastructure in several areas. According to official reports, the highest rainfall…
Pakistan is set to launch its post-Hajj flight operation on June 1, 2026, marking the beginning of the large-scale return of thousands of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia following the completion of Hajj. The month-long repatriation process will continue until June 30 and is expected to facilitate the return of more than 119,000 Pakistani pilgrims who…
A severe heatwave has tightened its grip across Sindh, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning that temperatures in several districts could reach as high as 50°C. The extreme weather conditions are expected to continue until May 31, affecting millions of residents across the province. According to the latest PMD forecast, upper Sindh districts including…
Kaghan Valley experienced a record-breaking influx of visitors during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays, with more than 128,000 local and international tourists visiting the region over a three-day period. According to figures released by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, a total of 128,862 tourists arrived in Kaghan Valley during the festive holidays, making it one…
Pakistan has announced a significant reduction in jet fuel prices, a move expected to provide relief to the aviation sector by lowering airline operating costs and potentially reducing airfare prices for travelers. According to aviation industry sources, the price of jet fuel used by commercial aircraft has been reduced by Rs48.80 per litre. Following the…
Maryam Nawaz has undergone a major surgical procedure at Sharif Medical City Hospital and has since been shifted back home, according to Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The update was shared by Aurangzeb through a post on social media platform X, where she confirmed that the surgery was successfully completed and that the chief minister…
The Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been granted significant relief by the Lahore High Court in a hereditary property dispute case, where his appeal was restored after being previously dismissed on technical grounds. Justice Muhammad Sajid Mahmood Sethi issued an eight-page written judgment setting aside the earlier decision of the lower court and ordering that…
Railway operations in parts of Balochistan remained suspended for a second consecutive day on Friday as authorities continued the suspension of the Jaffar Express between Quetta and Peshawar. According to railway officials, the Jaffar Express scheduled to depart from Quetta to Peshawar did not leave on Friday due to the ongoing disruption in rail services….
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 11 individuals from various cities of Punjab over allegations of spreading anti-state material online and inciting unrest through social media platforms. According to the agency’s provincial spokesperson, the suspects had been under surveillance for allegedly sharing provocative content and running online campaigns targeting state institutions, particularly…
