The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday confirmed eight fatalities and 45 injuries resulting from various storm-related incidents across the province. According to an initial report from the PDMA spokesperson, most deaths were attributed to the collapse of dilapidated buildings and exposure to unstable structures. Further details indicated that three deaths occurred in Jhelum, while Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Sialkot, and Mianwali each reported one fatality. Amidst the storm, several incidents of fallen trees and damage to solar panels were also reported in Lahore. The PDMA announced that financial assistance would be extended to the affected families. Meanwhile, rescue…
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The second day of the Arts Council of Pakistan’s (ACP) Karachi “Arts Alumni Festival 2025” was dedicated to the martyrs of Indian aggression. The Arts Council organized a three-day “Arts Alumni Festival 2025” in Karachi, and on its second day, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah honored the event with his distinguished presence. He was warmly welcomed by ACP President Muhammad Ahmed Shah. The program began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem, which was observed with profound respect by the standing audience. The festival paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs of the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a significant six-day visit today (Sunday) to Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Tajikistan. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul via a special aircraft. He is accompanied by a delegation that includes Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi. This multi-nation tour is anticipated to focus on bolstering bilateral relations and addressing regional issues. “During the visit, the prime minister will have wide-ranging discussions with the leaders of these countries on an entire range of issues covering bilateral relations and matters of…
As the nation continues to experience a scorching heatwave, Karachi, the port city, is preparing for a significant escalation in temperatures starting today. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the mercury is projected to reach 40°C. Coastal areas may feel even hotter, with the perceived temperature potentially rising to 45°C due to the combined effects of high humidity and the absence of a sea breeze. Daytime hours are likely to bring intense sunshine with minimal wind activity, contributing to increased discomfort for residents. As per the Met Office, winds from the west are currently blowing at a speed of…
In response to escalating concerns regarding the impact of mobile phone usage on children’s vision, the Sindh Education Department has initiated a comprehensive eye screening program for students enrolled in government schools across the province. The department has dispatched a directive to all districts, instructing school heads to provide full cooperation with the program. A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has been granted to a non-governmental organization (NGO) to facilitate the execution of these screenings. According to official statements, students in all districts will undergo thorough eye examinations, and those identified as needing assistance will be provided with complimentary eyeglasses. This…
A senior Pakistani diplomat has strongly condemned India’s “malevolent designs” to obstruct the water flow guaranteed to Pakistan under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. He urged New Delhi to refrain from impeding, diverting, or restricting rivers that flow downstream into Pakistan. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s Arria Formula Meeting on ‘Protecting Water in Armed Conflict’, underscored India’s attempt to weaponize water, stating, “We will never accept any such moves.” Arria Formula meetings are informal sessions designed to facilitate frank and private discussions among Security Council members on pertinent…
Further rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, is anticipated across various regions of the country today (Sunday). This forecast comes a day after a significant storm impacted Punjab and adjacent areas. On Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department released a weather outlook, indicating the likelihood of thunderstorms and rain in Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the Pothohar region, and specific parts of Punjab and Balochistan. Isolated areas might also experience heavy rainfall or hailstorms. The Met Office also reported that over the last 24 hours, Jacobabad recorded the nation’s highest temperature at 50 degrees Celsius, closely followed…
On Saturday, the Sindh Health Department issued a clarification regarding four deaths previously attributed solely to COVID-19, stating that it was inaccurate to link the fatalities exclusively to the coronavirus. In a statement, the provincial health department’s spokesperson explained that all four patients were over 60 years of age and were also suffering from other underlying medical conditions. The spokesperson added that these patients were receiving treatment at a private hospital and were experiencing multiple health complications. Furthermore, the spokesperson emphasized that COVID-19 is now widely regarded as a common virus globally, and attributing it as the sole cause of…
On Friday, Power Division officials informed senators that the federal government intends to utilize the National Finance Commission (NFC) award to deduct PKR 161 billion in outstanding energy bills from the shares allocated to all four provinces. According to a report by The News, this plan has already received approval from the Council of Common Interests (CCI). The controversial proposal would see PKR 68 billion docked from Sindh, PKR 42 billion from Punjab, PKR 41 billion from Balochistan, and PKR 10 billion from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This plan was reviewed during a Senate Standing Committee on Energy meeting, chaired by Senator…
Bilal Bin Saqib, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), met with U.S. Senators Bill Hagerty and Rick Scott during his recent visit to New York. This engagement highlights Pakistan’s increasing participation in global crypto policy discussions and its adaptation to the evolving digital finance landscape. Through its interactions with U.S. policymakers, the PCC aims to inform and shape a regulatory environment in Pakistan that is globally aligned, inclusive, and conducive to innovation. Senator Hagerty, a prominent advocate for responsible financial innovation, is the lead sponsor of the GENIUS Act of 2025 (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation…
