Monsoon rains continue to impact several parts of Pakistan, bringing relief from the intense summer heat while also causing deadly accidents, urban flooding, and damage to infrastructure. At least six people, including children, have lost their lives in rain-related incidents as heavy downpours persist across the country. In Punjab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Toba Tek Singh,…
Pakistan has intensified its campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where police have launched a large-scale crackdown involving identity checks, housing demolitions, and deportation measures. According to officials, the operation follows directives issued by the Interior Ministry, which instructed law enforcement agencies nationwide to arrest Afghan citizens without valid visas from July…
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quetta on Saturday, briefly alarming residents across the city. According to the Seismological Centre, the tremor was moderate in intensity, and no casualties or major property damage were reported. Officials said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, making the shaking noticeable in several parts of Quetta. Initial seismic…
A special anti-corruption court in Sahiwal has acquitted Khawar Farid Maneka and his son Musa Maneka in a case related to the alleged encroachment and construction on cemetery land in Haveli Lakha. The verdict was announced by Special Judge Anti-Corruption Sahiwal Masood-ul-Hassan, who cleared both accused after completing proceedings in the case. Khawar Maneka and…
The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products after introducing a daily fuel pricing mechanism, replacing the previous weekly review system. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices took effect from midnight on Friday and will remain in force until Monday, July 20. Under the new rates, petrol…
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for several upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of an increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall and accelerated glacier melting. According to the authority, widespread rainfall is expected across northern parts of the province from July 19…
The number of candidates registering for Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination has declined sharply over the past four years, according to the latest statistics released by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Official data shows that 35,059 candidates registered for the CSS examination in 2022, compared to 18,139 registrations in 2025, representing a decline…
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for resolving the ongoing tensions in Kashmir through dialogue, urging all parties to exercise patience and avoid any actions that could escalate the situation or lead to violence. In a message addressed to the banned Awami Action Committee, Fazlur Rehman appealed for restraint, stressing that disputes…
The Sindh government has announced the recovery of 150,000 tonnes of hoarded wheat during a province-wide crackdown, claiming the operation has helped reduce wheat prices by 13% after the recovered grain was released into the market. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said both…
The Lahore district administration has sealed a private water park following the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in an accident involving the facility’s drainage system. The incident took place at a private water park in Batapur, where the child had visited with her family. According to preliminary investigations, the swimming pool was being drained…
