Quetta: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing the losses caused by monsoon rains in Balochistan since June. According to the report, in Balochistan 26 people, including 16 children and four women, have died, while nine others were injured due to floods and related incidents. Read […]
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Section 144 Imposed on Unauthorized Relief Distribution in Gujrat
Gujrat: The district administration has imposed Section 144, banning the distribution of food, water, and relief items among flood victims without prior permission. The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain, stating that the step has been taken to protect the health and safety of the affected population. According to […]
Flood threat looms over katcha areas in Sindh
SUKKUR: With torrents continuing to rise in Punjab’s rivers, Sindh is preparing to cope with a potential super flood of 900,000 cusecs or more, with protection of lives, livestock, barrages and embankments declared the government’s foremost priority. “The entire katcha (riverine) belt of Sindh is going to be inundated,” Chief […]
Afghanistan earthquake: at least 800 dead, 1500 injured
ISLAMABAD: A powerful earthquake late Sunday night shook Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Tajikistan, with Afghan officials reporting hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction. According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.0-magnitude quake struck near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, at a depth of 8 kilometres around 12:17am. A second tremor measuring 4.5 was […]
PM urges regional unity, dialogue at SCO summit
TIANJIN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, emphasising regional security, counter-terrorism, and Pakistan’s diplomatic priorities. The premier said there was “evidence of foreign involvement in the Jafar Express attack,” reiterating that Pakistan condemned all forms of terrorism. “Terrorism and extremism are […]
US visa fee to jump to $442 from Oct 1
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has introduced a new $250 “visa fee” for foreign travellers, including those from Pakistan, raising the overall cost of a US visa to $442. The fee will take effect from October 1, 2025. The move comes amid declining foreign tourist arrivals to the United States, with […]
Illegal gambling apps: Minahil Malik under NCCIA scrutiny
LAHORE: TikToker Minahil Malik has come under investigation as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) intensifies its crackdown on YouTubers and social media influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling and trading apps. Reports suggest Minahil Malik recently uploaded a promotional video for the platform kvs247, describing it as […]
GB govt helicopter crashes near Chilas
GILGIT: A Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government helicopter crashed near Chilas on Sunday after developing a technical fault, confirmed GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq. According to the spokesperson, the aircraft went down while attempting to land. Crew members on board Two pilots and two technical staff members were present in the helicopter […]
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afg-Pak Border Region
Islamabad – A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in the early hours of Monday, sending tremors across Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake was recorded at 12:17 AM (PST), […]
Two policemen injured in militant attack in Naran Valley
Mansehra – Two policemen were injured late Sunday night when militants opened fire on a police patrol in the Gati Das area of Naran Valley. According to a spokesperson for Mansehra police, unidentified armed assailants ambushed a police mobile van near the Gati Das checkpost, which falls under the jurisdiction […]