The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued an advisory for airlines and airport operations in Karachi due to expected adverse weather conditions, including dust storms and thunderstorms accompanied by rain. According to the advisory, the weather situation is expected to remain unstable from June 16 to June 18, prompting aviation authorities to take precautionary measures…
A major proposal aimed at providing relief to electricity consumers emerged during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, where Senator Kamal Ali Agha called for the abolition of fixed charges imposed on electricity bills across Pakistan. Speaking during the committee session, Senator Kamal Ali Agha argued that fixed charges have become a…
In a significant political development following the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, all four victorious independent candidates have officially joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), strengthening the party’s position in the regional assembly. The announcement came after the newly elected lawmakers held a meeting with Federal Minister Aleem Khan, during which they formally declared their affiliation with the Istehkam-e-Pakistan…
Long SEO Description Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm greetings to the people of Pakistan and the Muslim world on the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 Hijri. He described the arrival of the new Hijri year as a moment of hope and reflection, especially as it coincides with positive developments in international…
Senator Faisal Vawda has alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs125 billion in Pakistan’s automobile sector under the Ministry of Industries and Production, triggering a heated debate during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance. The claims have intensified discussions around accountability, transparency, and financial governance within key economic sectors. During the committee session,…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory forecasting widespread dust storms, windstorms, and rain-thunderstorms across several regions of the country from June 16 to June 20. According to the latest outlook, Karachi and its surrounding areas are also expected to receive dust storms accompanied by light rainfall, offering temporary relief from…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has officially announced a public holiday across the province on the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH, subject to the final decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee regarding the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon. According to an official notification issued by the provincial administration, the holiday will be observed to…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh three-month seasonal outlook, warning that most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience below-normal monsoon rainfall coupled with above-average temperatures from July through September 2026. The forecast raises concerns over potential water shortages, agricultural losses, health risks, and climate-related disasters during the peak monsoon season. According…
The federal government has called on the recently banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) to abandon violence and pursue its demands through constitutional and democratic channels. Speaking outside Parliament House, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry clarified that the government is not engaged in direct negotiations with the outlawed group. However, he…
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has officially announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan. Consequently, the first day of Muharram will be observed on June 17, while Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, will fall on June 26. The announcement came after a meeting of the…
