On September 4, 2025, Pakistan and China signed 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth $4.2 billion to boost cooperation and investment across diverse sectors. The agreements, finalized at the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Conference in Beijing, mark a significant step in deepening economic ties. The Beijing conference brought together key figures, including Pakistan’s Deputy Prime...
In July and August 2025, Pakistan faced devastating floods driven by intense monsoon rains, submerging villages and displacing thousands across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan. As communities struggle to recover, the United Kingdom and United Nations have stepped up with critical aid to support relief efforts. Relentless rains and overflowing rivers like the Sutlej...
Punjab, Pakistan, is grappling with one of the most severe flood crises in decades, as relentless monsoon rains and overflowing rivers have unleashed widespread destruction across the province. According to Director General of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, the floods have claimed 46 lives, affected approximately 3.5 million people, and...
Hollywood star and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, has made headlines for his dramatic physical transformation and powerful performance in his latest film, The Smashing Machine. At the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025, the film’s premiere earned Johnson a 15-minute standing ovation for his performance. While critics praised his...
On September 3, 2025, the Indian High Commission issued a formal warning to Pakistan about potential flooding in the Sutlej and Tawi rivers, as confirmed by Pakistani officials. The alert highlights high flood levels at Harike Barrage (downstream) and Ferozepur (downstream) on the Sutlej, as well as in the Tawi River at Jammu. Consequently, Pakistan’s...
Pakistan is set to receive a significant financial boost from the World Bank, with over $2 billion in loans allocated for the fiscal year 2025-26 to fund a wide range of development projects. According to the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), this funding will drive progress in critical sectors, supporting Pakistan’s efforts to address economic and...
Pakistan is reeling from a second massive flood surge in the Chenab River, triggered by India’s release of water from occupied Jammu’s Akhnoor region, exacerbating an already dire situation. With Head Marala recording an extremely high flood level, the Chenab Bridge has been closed to traffic, and authorities remain on high alert. On September 3,...
On September 3, 2025, a tragic attack in Lower Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, left five people dead after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger vehicle. The incident, occurring in a region already scarred by sectarian and tribal violence, has sparked renewed concerns about security in Pakistan’s volatile northwest. Police have launched an investigation, but the...
On September 2, 2025, a devastating explosion rocked Quetta’s Sariab Road near Shahwani Stadium, claiming 14 lives and injuring 35 others. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) suspects a suicide bombing, with investigations underway to uncover the perpetrators and motives behind this tragic attack. The blast struck near Shahwani Stadium, a busy hub in Quetta, shortly...
Pakistan gears up to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), with a nationwide public holiday on September 6, 2025. The federal government, through a notification from the Cabinet Division, confirmed that all government offices, schools, and most private businesses will close to honor the 12th of Rabi ul Awal, the third...