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Monsoon rains 2025: 21 killed across Pakistan in 24 hours, death toll hits 242
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported 21 new fatalities in the past 24 hours due to rain-related incidents across the country, bringing the nationwide death toll from this year’s monsoon to 242 since June…
Karachi woman gives birth to quintuplets
KARACHI – A woman gave birth to five babies simultaneously at a private hospital in Baldia Town, Karachi.
According to hospital authorities, the babies were born prematurely, resulting in extremely low birth weights. Due to complications…
Pakistan tops World in Schengen Visa Rejections last year – Here’s why
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan topped world in Schengen visa rejections, with staggering 50percent of applications denied in 2024, a recent Gallup Pakistan survey reveals.
Despite 40,000 visas being issued, matching last year’s numbers, half of all…
Rawal Dam Spillway to be Opened as Water Level Rises
Islamabad: (Mudassar Iqbal) - The authorities have announced the opening of Rawal Dam’s spillway after the water level reached 1749.40 feet at 8:00 AM this morning.
In a precautionary move to manage the rising water level and prevent any…
May 9 Riots: Shah Mahmood Qureshi Acquitted in Sherpao Bridge Case
LAHORE — A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday handed down 10-year prison sentences to key PTI leaders, including Dr. Yasmin Rashid and Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed, in relation to the May 9 riots. The court also sentenced former Punjab…
President, PM Urge Urgent Rescue as Monsoon Death Toll Hits 242
ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to expedite rescue and rehabilitation efforts as devastating monsoon rains claimed 21 more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the…
Aseefa Bhutto Strengthens Pakistan-UAE Ties in Diplomatic Meeting
Karachi – The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan, His Excellency Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi, called on the First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, at Bilawal House in Karachi on Monday.
The meeting was…
Aleema Khan reveals when Imran Khan’s sons will visit Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, has said that the former prime minister’s children will visit Pakistan to meet their father.
Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan said…
PM Shehbaz vows enhanced security for Chinese nationals across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a vital joint project between the two countries, which is now entering its second phase. This next phase will focus on…