The Tharparkar district in Sindh, Pakistan, is grappling with a significant spike in snakebite cases, with nearly 200 people bitten in July 2025 alone, following heavy monsoon rains, according to the Sindh Health Department. The victims primarily come from rural areas and were rushed to government hospitals in Mithi, Chhachro, Islamkot, Nangarparkar, and Diplo for...
In response to relentless monsoon rains and escalating flood risks across Punjab, the provincial government has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) for 45 days, effective until August 30, 2025. The notification explicitly imposes bans on all forms of swimming in rivers, dams, canals, ponds, lakes, and distributaries across Punjab. Additionally,...
Torrential monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with water levels in Nullah Lai, a critical rainwater-fed stream, rising to alarming heights. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported water levels reaching 20 feet at Katarian and 19 feet at Gawalmandi, prompting authorities to issue evacuation alerts for low-lying areas near the Nullah...
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting at the CM House to review and enhance preparations for the upcoming monsoon season, issuing directives to all relevant departments and agencies to remain on high alert. The meeting, attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani, Jam Khan Shoro, Zia-ul-Hassan...
Munim Zafar Khan, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, has strongly criticized the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the “occupying” mayor for their failure to clean the city’s drainage system ahead of the monsoon season. In response to a recent meeting chaired by the Karachi Commissioner, where 400 choking points in drains were identified and cleaning...
Karachi experienced widespread rainfall on June 28, 2025, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reporting a citywide total of 17.8 mm. The heaviest downpour was recorded in Surjani Town at 58.2 mm, followed by Saddar Town with 47.5 mm, Gulshan-e-Maimar at 37.4 mm, and Gulshan-e-Hadid with 37 mm. Other areas saw significant showers, including Shahrah-e-Faisal...
Pakistan’s automotive sector is reeling from significant price hikes following the implementation of the Climate Support Levy (CSL) under the new auto policy. For the first time, all locally assembled hybrid, petrol, and diesel vehicles are subject to this tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The levy has led to substantial price increases across major...
A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on June 27, 2025, when 11 members of a single family drowned in a sudden surge of floodwaters in the Swat River. The incident, which occurred during a family picnic near the river, has left the nation mourning and raised critical questions about emergency response systems and public...
Last night, the weather took a rather dramatic turn as it drenched the streets of Karachi in the first monsoon rain of the season, a pleasant change in contrast to the heat and humidity of the prior days. The drizzles that swiftly morphed into heavy downpours were accompanied by lightning and thunder, taking over areas...
Following the province-wide ban on plastic bags, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has significantly increased its enforcement efforts across the province. To date, SEPA has inspected 657 markets, wholesale centers, and shopping malls across various divisions, representing a strong commitment to implementing the new regulation. These extensive inspections include 219 markets in Karachi, 96...