The flood situation in Punjab shows signs of improvement, particularly at Jassar on the Ravi River, where water levels have significantly decreased. At Shahdara, the current water flow stands at 185,447 cusecs, well below the river’s capacity of 250,000 cusecs, with officials anticipating a downward trend in the coming hours. The next critical point to...
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the Ravi River in Shahdara on Thursday to assess the ongoing flood crisis triggered by heavy rainfall and water releases from India. She boarded a boat to closely monitor the rising water levels and evaluate safety measures, demonstrating her hands-on approach to managing the emergency. Her visit comes...
As of August 27, 2025, Pakistan is advancing plans to power Gwadar Port, a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with solar energy. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the initiative, aiming to boost efficiency and address chronic power shortages. By shifting to renewable energy, the port seeks to reduce...
Pakistan is grappling with catastrophic floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains since June 26, 2025, claiming 802 lives and injuring 1,088 people, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The deluge has ravaged multiple provinces, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reporting the highest toll at 479 deaths, followed by Punjab with 165. The floods have destroyed...
Heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from dams in India have triggered severe flooding at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, a sacred Sikh pilgrimage site. On August 27, 2025, floodwaters from the swollen Ravi River inundated the historic shrine, submerging parts of the complex and the Kartarpur Corridor, which connects the gurdwara...
On August 26, 2025, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce thrilled fans by announcing their engagement through a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple, dating since 2023, shared five photos capturing the magical moment, including Kelce on one knee in a flower-filled garden and a close-up of Swift’s dazzling engagement...
Relentless monsoon rains and water releases from India have triggered high flood warnings for the Ravi and Chenab rivers in Punjab, Pakistan, as of August 26, 2025. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) report that water levels are rising rapidly, threatening low-lying areas in districts like Sialkot, Gujrat, and...
Sialkot, Pakistan, is grappling with severe urban flooding following nonstop rainfall since the night of August 25, 2025. The deluge has overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure, leaving major areas without electricity, gas, or water supply. Local reports describe streets submerged, homes inundated, and residents struggling to cope with the crisis. The Chenab River, already swollen from...
Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, issued a heartfelt apology to the nation following his arrest for allegedly promoting illegal gambling apps. At a Lahore court hearing, the YouTuber with nearly 9 million subscribers apologized to reporters for producing inappropriate roasting videos early in his career and promoting betting apps without confirming their...
Catastrophic floods from the River Sutlej have wreaked havoc across Kasur district in Punjab, Pakistan, submerging over 30 villages and destroying 3,000 acres of crops, including rice, maize, and millet. Protective embankments at Walewala and Arifki collapsed, allowing floodwaters to surge into homes and farmlands, cutting off ground connections and displacing hundreds of families. India’s...