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...
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...
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...