Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir warmly received Libyan Armed Forces Commander in Chief Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on July 18, 2025. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both leaders agreed to exchange technical expertise and collaborate […]
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Rawalpindi to Chakwal: Powerless after storms
Rawalpindi: Devastating monsoon rains battered parts of Punjab, severely affecting power infrastructure and leaving thousands without electricity across Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Chakwal. Between July 16 and 17, intense rainfall and flash floods damaged numerous electricity installations. According to official reports, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) confirmed the collapse of 47 high-voltage poles and damage to […]
Floods hit Rawalpindi and Islamabad, evacuations begin
Heavy overnight rains in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have caused widespread flooding, turning streets into rivers and prompting emergency evacuations. More than 250mm of rainfall has been recorded so far, submerging low-lying areas, blocking roads, and flooding homes. Authorities have declared a rain emergency in parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, and suspended local activities for safety. […]
PTI founder’s jail talk: Top lawyers and family join forces
On Tuesday, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is scheduled to meet with six prominent lawyers and close family members at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, amid ongoing political and legal challenges faced by the party leadership. The official list of lawyers submitted to jail authorities includes senior legal figures such as Barrister Goher and Barrister […]
Heavy rains to lash Pakistan as PMD warns of flash floods and landslides
According to the PMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall may lead to dangerous flash floods in local streams and nullahs across hilly areas such as Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Swat, and parts of Balochistan. There is also a high chance of landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, which could block roads […]
Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert
A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]
Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued
Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]
Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper and central Pakistan from june 13 to 16
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in upper and central regions of the country from June 13 to 16. According to officials, moist winds are entering the northern parts of Pakistan. A new wave of westerly winds is likely to affect upper areas starting Thursday. From June 13, areas like Kashmir, […]
10 dead, 51 injured as storms lash Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Severe storms and high-speed winds wreaked havoc across several cities in Punjab, resulting in tragic accidents that claimed 10 lives and injured 51 people. Islamabad experienced heavy rain accompanied by strong gusts and hail, causing flooding in residential areas such as Aabpara. The water level in Nullah Lai rose dangerously, prompting authorities in Rawalpindi to […]
Rawalpindi and Islamabad witness intense rainfall, authorities activate emergency response
Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief from the recent heatwave. The sudden weather change caused authorities to declare a rain emergency in Rawalpindi to manage possible flooding and disruptions. Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, Managing Director of WASA, confirmed that torrential rain accompanied by gusty winds hit the twin […]