Karachi, Pakistan’s bustling coastal metropolis, braces for heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, starting September 8, 2025. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts intense monsoon showers, potentially causing urban flooding in low-lying areas. This forecast follows a weekend of scattered showers, with authorities now urging residents to stay vigilant. On Sunday, September 7, 2025,...
Pakistan will experience a stunning celestial event on the night of September 7, 2025, as a total lunar eclipse, known as a “Blood Moon,” graces the skies, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). This rare spectacle, visible across Asia, Africa, and parts of Europe, promises to captivate astronomy enthusiasts and casual...
On September 6, 2025, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that authorities have evacuated over 121,000 people from flood-prone riverine areas due to heavy inflows at key barrages. The rising water levels, driven by intense monsoon rains and upstream water releases, have sparked widespread concern. Relief and rescue operations are in full swing, with...
On September 6, 2025, internet users across Pakistan encountered significant slowdowns, prompting a swift response from the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The disruptions stem from damaged submarine cables in Saudi waters near Jeddah, affecting the nation’s connectivity. PTCL confirmed the issue, noting that the cuts have reduced bandwidth capacity on two critical undersea systems:...
Hamas announced its willingness to form an independent national technocratic government to administer the Gaza Strip, contingent on an official response from Israel. Hamas’s statement outlines its agreement to establish a technocratic administration of independent Palestinian experts to manage Gaza’s affairs. The group accepted a mediator-proposed plan on August 18, 2025, which includes a comprehensive...
On September 4, 2025, Pakistan and China signed 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth $4.2 billion to boost cooperation and investment across diverse sectors. The agreements, finalized at the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business (B2B) Investment Conference in Beijing, mark a significant step in deepening economic ties. The Beijing conference brought together key figures, including Pakistan’s Deputy Prime...
In July and August 2025, Pakistan faced devastating floods driven by intense monsoon rains, submerging villages and displacing thousands across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan. As communities struggle to recover, the United Kingdom and United Nations have stepped up with critical aid to support relief efforts. Relentless rains and overflowing rivers like the Sutlej...
Punjab, Pakistan, is grappling with one of the most severe flood crises in decades, as relentless monsoon rains and overflowing rivers have unleashed widespread destruction across the province. According to Director General of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, the floods have claimed 46 lives, affected approximately 3.5 million people, and...
Hollywood star and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, has made headlines for his dramatic physical transformation and powerful performance in his latest film, The Smashing Machine. At the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025, the film’s premiere earned Johnson a 15-minute standing ovation for his performance. While critics praised his...
On September 3, 2025, the Indian High Commission issued a formal warning to Pakistan about potential flooding in the Sutlej and Tawi rivers, as confirmed by Pakistani officials. The alert highlights high flood levels at Harike Barrage (downstream) and Ferozepur (downstream) on the Sutlej, as well as in the Tawi River at Jammu. Consequently, Pakistan’s...