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…
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…
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…
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding military cooperation and strengthening strategic coordination, according to statements made by the Chinese Defence Ministry during a recent press briefing. Speaking at a monthly media briefing, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Jiang Bin said defence ties between the two countries continue to deepen under what he…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held several telephonic conversations with senior political and constitutional leaders on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, extending Eid greetings and conveying best wishes for peace, prosperity and national stability. During the calls, the prime minister spoke separately with Asif Ali Zardari and discussed matters related to national harmony and cooperation. He also…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in several regions of Pakistan over the coming days while warning that severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue across most major cities. According to the latest advisory issued by the Met Office, temperatures in many parts of Punjab are likely to remain significantly above…
Karachi remained active with large-scale Eid-ul-Adha cleanup operations on the second day of Eid as citizens continued performing the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) through animal sacrifices across the city. Alongside religious activities, sanitation teams from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board carried out extensive cleaning operations in streets, neighbourhoods, residential areas and public spaces…
Punjab is expected to experience an intense heatwave during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha holidays, with temperatures forecast to rise significantly above seasonal averages across multiple regions. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), temperatures in several parts of Punjab may remain 4 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than normal over the coming days, increasing the…
