Punjab Alert: Heavy Rains & Flash Flood Risk
PDMA Punjab has issued an alert for the 10th monsoon spell (Sept 6–9), forecasting heavy rains in major districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, and D.G. Khan. Authorities warn of possible flash flooding in hill torrents of D.G. Khan and rising water…
Pakistan–China B2B Cooperation: MoUs Worth $8.5 Billion Signed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing the signing ceremony in Beijing, described the agreements as a “Long March for economic development”, beginning in Beijing and culminating in Islamabad.
Pakistan, China Sign 21 MoUs and Joint Ventures at B2B Conference
At the 2nd Pakistan–China B2B Conference in Beijing, the two countries signed 21 MoUs and joint ventures worth billions of dollars. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced the launch of CPEC 2.0, focused on B2B investments. He highlighted that the new phase will prioritize…
Pakistan & China Sign $8.5B Deals: CPEC 2.0 Launched
Pakistan and China have entered a new era of partnership with $1.5 billion in joint ventures and $7 billion in MoUs, totaling $8.5 billion in economic cooperation. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced the launch of CPEC 2.0, calling it a historic step to…
Afghanistan Quake Survivors Seek Aid Amid Ongoing Aftershocks
Kunar — Survivors of the recent earthquake in Afghanistan are receiving treatment at mobile clinics as aftershocks continue to rattle the region. A doctor at a mobile clinic in Kunar reported that tremors are occurring “every few minutes,” adding to the fears of affected…
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Celebrated in Yemen; Houthi Leader to Address Gathering
Sana’a — Celebrations are underway in Yemen to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi movement, is expected to deliver a speech during the occasion.
Punjab Floods: 46 Dead, 3.5 Million Affected
Lahore — Floods in Punjab have killed 46 people and affected over 3.5 million, PDMA reported. Nearly 1.5 million people and over 1 million livestock have been rescued. High to very high flooding is recorded in River Ravi at Baloki, Sadhnai, and Jassar.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Beijing — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the Pakistan-China strategic partnership.
Chinese Minister Li Lecheng Calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad — Minister for Industry and IT of China, Li Lecheng, met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed cooperation in industry, IT and CPEC.
Helping Hand Announces $15 Million Aid for Flood Victims in Pakistan
Islamic Circle of North America’s humanitarian organization, Helping Hand, has announced nearly $15 million (approximately 1.5 billion PKR) in aid for recent flood victims in Pakistan. Speaking at the event, President Mohsin Ansari highlighted that the organization is active in 80 countries and that…
