The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for the next 12 to 24 hours, warning of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms in several parts of Pakistan. Islamabad, multiple districts of Punjab and various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to experience unstable weather conditions that could affect daily activities and transportation. Meanwhile, […]
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Shehbaz Sharif pushes faster progress on Pakistan-China cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with China during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad. He conveyed warm wishes to the Chinese leadership and highlighted the importance of maintaining close cooperation between the two countries across multiple sectors. The meeting reflected the continued strength of ties […]
NDMA warns of road blockages from landslides in northern areas
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), warning of heightened risks from June 2 to June 6. The advisory comes amid persistent rainfall and accelerating glacier melt, which officials say could trigger dangerous travel disruptions in mountainous areas. According to the National […]
Heavy rain and hailstorms disrupt travel across northern Pakistan
Heavy rain and hailstorms swept across several regions of Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Azad Kashmir, causing disruptions in travel and daily life. The weather system brought sudden temperature drops, while authorities monitored conditions closely as further rainfall was forecast in the upper parts of the country. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain was recorded in […]
Counter-Terrorism Department unit becomes operational in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has been officially established in Gilgit-Baltistan, with a dedicated police station now operational in Gilgit to handle terrorism-related cases across the region. Read More: CTD arrests 18 terrorists of banned organisations According to a statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan Police, the CTD has begun operations with 250 officers and personnel, while recruitment […]
China urges deeper cooperation with Pakistan on 75th diplomatic anniversary
KARACHI: Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Yang Yundong, said China remains committed to sharing the benefits of its progress with all countries, including Pakistan, and called for strengthened bilateral cooperation in 2026, the year marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Read More: BOI minister meets Chinese delegation to advance cooperation Speaking at a Chinese […]
One killed as 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, killing one person, injuring four others, and causing significant damage to homes, cattle sheds, and public and private property. The quake also triggered landslides that blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and several link roads, disrupting travel and daily life. Read More: Magnitude 6 quake kills […]
More police deployed in Kohistan along KKH after crackdown on criminals
MANSEHRA: Police have deployed additional personnel along the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Upper Kohistan following a crackdown on miscreants in the district, officials said on Monday. Read More: Upper Kohistan police conducts search, combing operations Upper Kohistan District Police Officer Tahir Iqbal said a search-and-strike operation had been launched to target criminals and ensure the safety of […]
Mansehra clears encroachments, marks 20 years of prosthetic aid
MANSEHRA: The district administration on Friday carried out a major operation to remove illegal structures and commercial buildings on land owned by the forest department in the Shinkiari area. Over a dozen buildings along the Karakoram Highway were demolished to reclaim government land and ensure smooth traffic flow. Baffa-Pakhal Assistant Commissioner Nayab Abbasi said personnel […]
Zardari lauds CPEC’s impact on Gilgit-Baltistan, pledges development
GILGIT — President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for creating new opportunities in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), emphasizing the need for inclusive development across the region. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of GB’s liberation from Dogra rule, Zardari said, “The CPEC has brought new opportunities for livelihood, trade […]