Rainfall is expected across several parts of Pakistan as authorities continue to monitor elevated water levels and low-level flooding at key barrages along the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, rainfall is expected at various locations in Punjab, Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather is likely to remain…
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, during which the two discussed the prevailing political situation and a range of important national issues. According to sources familiar with the meeting, the discussion focused on developments on the political front as well as matters of national importance…
Heavy rain disrupted normal life across Lahore on Saturday, flooding low-lying areas, major roads and several underpasses while power outages added to the difficulties faced by residents. According to rainfall data released by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore received an average of 24.6mm of rain, with the highest rainfall of 104mm recorded at…
Sindh has constituted a third medical board to conduct the exhumation and medico-legal examination of 25-year-old businessman Mir Ali Raza, following concerns over inconsistencies in his initial post-mortem report. The eight-member board was notified by the Sindh Health Department after two earlier notifications were withdrawn. Police Surgeon Dr Sumaiyya Syed has been appointed as the…
KARACHI: Pakistani television actress Nimra Khan has once again become the center of social media attention as speculation surrounding her married life intensifies following a series of emotional posts and noticeable changes to her Instagram activity. Nimra Khan announced her marriage in June 2026, sharing pictures and moments from her wedding ceremony in Paris. While…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced another reduction in petroleum prices, providing limited relief to consumers across Pakistan amid continued fluctuations in international oil markets. According to the latest notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2.20 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs327.62 per litre. Meanwhile,…
KARACHI: The Sindh School Education Department has announced revised operating hours for government schools across the province, introducing separate timetables for single-shift and double-shift institutions during summer and winter months. Under the new schedule, single-shift primary schools will operate from 8:00am to 2:30pm until October 31. On Fridays, school hours will be shortened to 8:00am…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s monsoon-related death toll has climbed to 151 since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), as authorities brace for another spell of rainfall expected to affect several parts of the country from August 8. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 64 deaths, followed by Punjab with…
LAHORE: Police investigating the murder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdullah Tahir have uncovered new evidence suggesting that the killing was carefully planned using a honey-trap operation and drone surveillance to monitor the victim’s movements before the attack. According to police sources, investigators believe the suspects relied on both digital communication and modern surveillance technology…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a nationwide initiative to introduce advanced information technology (IT) courses as part of its broader strategy to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and prepare young people with internationally competitive digital skills. The decision was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima…
