More than 1,400 villages and thousands of square kilometers of land in Pakistan have submerged since June 2025, claiming over 800 lives and displacing more than 1 million people. At least 993 individuals have suffered injuries, with thousands of acres of crops devastated and over 1,000 livestock lost. More than 4,000 homes have collapsed, shattering...
On August 28, 2025, the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, a premier hub for technological innovation, hosted an exclusive event to mark the launch of its 14th Cohort. Hosted at its facility within NED University of Engineering and Technology, the gathering welcomes media representatives, accomplished alumni, and key figures from Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to celebrate...
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...
Rawalpindi police uncovered a sophisticated crude oil theft operation in the Dhamial area, revealing a secret tunnel dug from a private residence to a Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) underground pipeline. The illegal scheme, which involved siphoning crude oil using a concealed storage tank hidden beneath a dumper truck covered with gravel, came to light after...
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, alongside federal intelligence agencies, has dismantled a large network linked to India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Karachi. This joint operation, announced on Saturday, 23 August, uncovered an intricate plot involving targeted killings, exposing foreign-backed terrorism in Pakistan’s largest city. Consequently, authorities are intensifying efforts to safeguard national...
Pakistanis may face higher fuel costs starting August 16, 2025, as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) prepares to submit a pricing summary to the federal government on August 15. Industry calculations suggest a Rs 1.32 per liter increase in petrol prices, pushing the rate from Rs 264.61 to Rs 265.93. Meanwhile, high-speed diesel...
The United States has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), intensifying efforts to curb their violent activities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The U.S. State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, announced the decision on August 11, 2025, also listing the Majeed Brigade as an...
The internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan ignited a firestorm of debate by proclaiming himself Pakistan’s number one singer, boldly placing himself above music icons Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In a statement that quickly went viral, Chahat declared, “When it comes to singing in Pakistan, obviously, the number one is Chahat Fateh...
Gold prices in Pakistan and the international market saw a notable decline on August 5, 2025. The price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan dropped by PKR 1,500, bringing it to PKR 358,000. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold decreased by PKR 1,286, settling at PKR 306,927. On the global stage,...
The Provincial Ombudsman for Sindh, Justice (R) Shahnawaz Tariq, has removed K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi from his position after finding him guilty in a workplace harassment case. The Ombudsman also fined Alvi Rs 2.5 million, ordering him to pay within one month or face severe consequences, including asset seizure and restrictions on his national identity...