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Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:36pm

Islamabad-Karachi flight narrowly escapes accident after bird strike

The captain halts the aircraft on the runway; passengers face a delay before engineers clear the plane for departure

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:22pm

Armed gang kills three in Hafizabad, torches bodies with vehicle

Victims include a Spain-returned landlord and a police constable; police say the attack was linked to an old enmity

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 10:32pm

Russian President Putin condoles with President Zardari over flood losses in KP

Putin extends sympathy to victims’ families and wishes speedy recovery for the injured

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 09:05pm

Railways set to restore dormant lines, expand national network

Feasibility studies underway for seven new sections as ministry pushes reforms, outsourcing and cross-border links

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 08:47pm

Chaotic traffic in Karachi claims 571 lives in 227 days

Heavy vehicles blamed as residents demand strict curbs on movement in city neighbourhoods

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:46pm

NDMA declares mountain tourism dangerous amid monsoon disasters

Section 144 restrictions may be enforced; over 300 killed in cloudbursts and floods in northern Pakistan

Pakistan Updated 16 Aug, 2025 07:48pm

Weather alert: New spell of heavy rains to hit Pakistan tomorrow

Met Office warns of urban flooding, landslides and river flooding risks

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 03:33pm

Firing at JUI leader Mufti Kifayatullah’s house; son and daughter killed, wife injured

Shooting carried out by Kifatyllah's other son, who flees after the attack

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 02:39pm

Suparco confirms functionality of newly launched satellite

Satellite to support key projects, including CPEC

Pakistan Updated 16 Aug, 2025 02:33pm

Custody row turns deadly as Karachi mother kills two kids

Police say woman was under psychiatric treatment

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 02:09pm

Operation in Balochistan targets terrorists, not civilians: DG ISPR

Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif emphasises importance of public participation for lasting peace

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 01:03pm

Iran offers condolences, assistance to Pakistan over deadly floods

Iran's ambassador prays for the early recovery of the injured

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 12:59pm

Emergency 911 service launched nationwide amid floodcrisis

Relief supplies prioritised for KP flood-hit areas

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 12:32pm

PM wants Jinnah Medical Complex to be top quality tertiary care centre

PM directs swift completion of the project, emphasising digital integration

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 12:08pm

Digital media bill expects to propose jail, fines up to Rs1bn for obscenity content

Platforms must report content in 15 days, block in 24 hours

▶️ Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:55am

Death toll from floods, cloudburst in KP crosses 300

Many people still missing, 184 bodies recovered in Buner

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 11:03am

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to visit United Kingdom from tomorrow

Dar will hold high-level talks with British leaders during 3-day visit

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 10:57am

ECC turns down proposal to restore subsidised gas for exporters

High Court directs to place the case before ECC within the 60 days of policy formation

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 10:03am

Prime Minister orders NDMA to assist KP in flood rescue efforts

Shehbaz Sharif also holds talks with KP CM Gandapur

Pakistan Published 16 Aug, 2025 09:45am

Heavy rain expected across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today

Meteorological Department forecasts showers and risk of flooding in KP

Pakistan Updated 16 Aug, 2025 12:04pm

Ankara updates transit visa charges for Pakistani travellers

Visa fees payable in PKR through online system