News about Happenings in Pakistan
GUJRAT – A major breach occurred in the Shahbazpur dyke on the River Chenab, allowing floodwaters to surge into nearby settlements. The incident left two children dead, while another was rescued. According to eyewitnesses, 13-year-old Abdul Rauf and 12-year-old Samiullah, who were cousins, were swept away by the rushing waters. […]
SIALKOT: The Punjab government on Thursday ordered closure of all educational institutions in Sialkot after severe flooding hit the district, while the collapse of Guna Bridge on the Sialkot–Pasrur Road severed the land link between the two cities. A notification issued by the authorities directed strict compliance with the shutdown […]
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday met Spanish Senator Vicente Azpitarte Pérez, discussed measures to strengthen bilateral parliamentary relations, expand trade and cultural cooperation, and extend mutual support at the global level. Chairman Gilani said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Spain, particularly within the […]
GILGIT: The federal government on Wednesday announced compensation of Rs2 million each for the families of seven volunteers who lost their lives while repairing a water channel damaged by floods in Gilgit’s Danyore town. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, […]
ISLAMABAD: Tremors from a moderate earthquake were felt in several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on Wednesday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. The quake, measuring 5.3 magnitude, was recorded in Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Swabi and Mansehra, along with adjoining areas. It also struck Gahkuch city […]
Lahore: Due to the worsening flood situation, Pakistan Railways has announced changes to train operations, including diversions and cancellations of several services. According to a Railways spokesperson, the Green Line 5-Up, which runs from Karachi to Margalla via Lahore, will now be limited to Lahore only. Passengers of this train […]
LAHORE: Authorities on Tuesday night resorted to breaching protective dykes to safeguard populated areas and key infrastructure as the Chenab River witnessed a record-high flood, while the Ravi and Sutlej continued to inundate vast swathes of Punjab. At Marala headworks, the Chenab’s flow crossed one million cusecs — the highest […]
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all entities under its regulatory ambit to adopt digital payment solutions — particularly Raast QR codes — by Oct 31, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said the directive applies to non-banking finance companies, insurance firms, […]
PESHAWAR: At least nine militants of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to by officials as Fitna al-Khawarij, were killed in a three-day targeted operation jointly conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police, the district police chief of Upper Dir said on Tuesday. Among those killed was a […]
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved Rs3 billion in emergency relief for flood victims in Gilgit-Baltistan, while also sanctioning partial financial assistance for the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) and authorising a settlement framework for recovery of petroleum levy arrears. The meeting, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad […]
