Sindh faces high floods as Indus swells at Guddu Barrage
After Punjab, floods intensified in Sindh with high-level flooding at Guddu Barrage where inflow reached 537,000 cusecs. Sukkur and Kotri barrages also report rising levels, submerging Katcha areas. While flow eased at Chenab and Ravi, many settlements in Rajanpur and Alipur face displacement as…
Punjab floods submerge 1.3m acres, cause Rs409bn losses
Recent floods in Punjab submerged 1.3 million acres, damaging 4.3% of farmland. Crops including rice, sugarcane, and cotton suffered major losses across 28 districts. Experts warn GDP could shrink by up to 1%, food prices may rise 30%, and trade deficit could widen by…
Flood Threat in South Punjab, Multan Situation Critical: DG PDMA
DG PDMA Punjab Irfan Ali Kathia said South Punjab faces a severe flood challenge, with Jallapur Pirwala badly hit by Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej waters. Over 175 rescue boats and Army teams are active. He warned the next three days are crucial, with Multan,…
Flood-Like Situation in Karachi, Army Called In
Continuous rains turned Malir and Lyari streams into rivers, submerging low-lying areas of Karachi. On the mayor’s request, the Army and Rangers were called in, who along with Rescue 1122 evacuated hundreds of residents. Saadi Town, Scheme 33, Sohrab Goth, and Machar Colony were…
Turkish Defence Minister Calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, Mr. Yasar Guler, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed defence cooperation and bilateral relations.
Funeral Prayers of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed Held in Rawalpindi
Funeral prayers of Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom while undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital, were offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. The officer had gallantly fought against the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij during their cowardly attack in Bannu on 2 September…
“McDonald’s Brings Back Extra Value Meals After 6 Years”
McDonald’s is reviving its popular Extra Value Meals after a six-year break. These budget-friendly bundles, long loved by customers, are returning to offer affordable options for dining out. 🍔🍟
“Pakistan, China Form $7B Consortium for ML-1 Railway Project”
Pakistan and China have agreed to create a consortium, including ADB and AIIB, to finance the $7 billion ML-1 Karachi–Peshawar railway project. A four-year CPEC action plan (2025–2029) was also launched, with China promising additional funding for the Karakoram Highway.
“Massive Fire Destroys Garment Factory in New Karachi, Hundreds Evacuated”
A garment factory near Sector 8A in New Karachi was completely destroyed in a massive fire on Tuesday morning. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze broke out around 7:00 AM in the basement of the three-story building and quickly engulfed the entire factory.…
Pakistan-Kazakhstan Delegation-Level Talks Review Full Spectrum of Cooperation
Delegation-level talks, co-chaired by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Mr. Murat Nurtleu, reviewed Pakistan-Kazakhstan cooperation across trade, investment, agriculture, IT, education, culture, tourism, security, and logistics. A roadmap for Kazakhstan’s President’s visit in November 2025 was finalized. Following the discussions, the two deputy PMs/FMs…
