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 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...
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...
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...