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...
Pakistan reels with a sharp hike in flour prices amidst growing inflation, with the cost of a 20-kilogram flour bag surging by up to Rs. 217 in just one week. A recent report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals significant price hikes in multiple cities, with Karachi and Islamabad residents bearing the brunt...
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has released the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2025 written examination, revealing a strikingly low pass rate of just 2.77%. Out of 18,139 applicants, only 354 candidates cleared the highly competitive exam, underscoring its rigorous standards. Consequently, successful candidates now await the next stages of medical tests,...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani welcomed Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, Chairman of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Pakistan, in Baghdad on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to discuss deepening bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. This high-level meeting focused on strengthening religious, cultural, and parliamentary ties while addressing regional peace and support for Pakistani pilgrims. Prime...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sounded the alarm for Karachi and Hyderabad, warning of heavy rainfall from August 24 to 28 that could spark urban flooding, power outages, and widespread disruptions. As the monsoon season intensifies, authorities urge residents to prepare immediately to ensure safety. The NDMA’s advisory, released on August 22, 2025,...
The National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most influential tech incubator, is gearing up to welcome its highly anticipated Cohort 14. Powered by the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoIT&T), Ignite, YB Group, LMKT, and in partnership with Orbit Startups, this program invites the country’s most ambitious founders. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas...
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that Pakistan never asked any third party to arrange talks with India. Addressing journalists outside Parliament House in Islamabad, Dar affirmed Pakistan’s willingness to engage in comprehensive dialogue with India on all unresolved issues, including the Kashmir dispute. “We were...