In the next 12 to 48 hours, northeastern Punjab, Pakistan, braces for heavy rainfall, raising concerns about potential flooding in key districts like Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Faisalabad, and Sargodha. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have issued urgent alerts, warning residents to stay vigilant...
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah sounded the alarm on climate change, calling it a “very dangerous” reality during a press conference in Karachi. He stressed the urgent need for national-level policy action to tackle its devastating effects, particularly as Sindh braces for a potential super flood. According to the National Disaster Management Authority...
On September 1, 2025, a somber incident unfolded near Hudor village, approximately 12 kilometers from Thakdas Cantonment, where an MI-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army crashed during a routine training flight. The crash occurred around 10:00 AM due to a technical fault, claiming the lives of all five crew members on board. The Inter-Services Public...
The Deputy Commissioner of Sialkot has issued a critical order to close all public and private educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, from the 1st to the 5th of September 2025. This decision follows severe flooding and waterlogging caused by torrential rains and the rising high level of the Chenab River. The order comes...
On August 30, 2025, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif touched down in Tianjin, China, to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, a landmark gathering of over 20 global leaders. Welcomed by senior Chinese officials, including Minister Sun Meijun and Tianjin’s Yu Yunlin, Shehbaz’s visit also coincides with the...
On August 29, 2025, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal declared that India will not “bow down” to U.S. pressure following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Speaking at a construction industry event in New Delhi, Goyal emphasized India’s resolve to counter the economic blow by capturing new global markets. The tariffs,...
On August 30, 2025, Sindh authorities sounded the alarm as floodwaters from Punjab threaten 1.6 million people across 1,657 villages. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the provincial government has activated its disaster response machinery, preparing for a potential deluge expected to hit on September 2 or 3. Torrential monsoon rains and water released...
On August 30, 2025, officials announced that Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, will reopen within days, following a swift restoration after devastating floods. Heavy monsoon rains and water released from India’s dams caused the Ravi River to overflow, submerging the sacred Sikh site under 10 to 12 feet of water on August 27. Under...
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued summons to four more prominent Pakistani social media influencers; Iqra Kanwal, Mudassar Hassan, Muhammad Anas Ali, and Muhammad Husnain Shah. Authorities accuse them of promoting illegal online gambling and unlicensed trading platforms, luring thousands of young Pakistanis into risky financial schemes. The influencers must appear at the...
Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural heart, now faces a dire crisis. Floodwaters from the Ravi River have surged into Shahdara and Saifn, submerging nearby settlements like Farrukhabad, Aziz Colony, Badami Bagh, and Chuhng. Consequently, the situation has grown alarming, with water levels rising rapidly. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders, and residents are fleeing their homes to...