The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flash flood alert for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Heavy monsoon rains, expected to persist through July 17, could trigger flooding across low-lying plains and hilly regions. In Punjab, cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Faisalabad are at risk of significant water accumulation, especially in drainage-challenged […]
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Saudi airline Flyadeal expands its reach with four new routes to Pakistan
Saudi Arabian airline Flyadeal is set to expand its operations in Pakistan by launching four new direct routes. Starting from the end of August 2025, the airline will connect Riyadh to Islamabad, Peshawar, and Sialkot, as well as Dammam to Karachi. These new services will be operational between August 24 and 26 and will run […]
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 […]
River turns deadly: Sialkot family loses 16 members in Swat flood
In a heart-wrenching incident in Swat, a flash flood in the Swat River swept away 18 tourists, including 16 members of a single family from Daska, Sialkot. The family was visiting the scenic valley during the Eid holidays. The accident happened while they were sitting near the riverbank for breakfast. According to the family’s elder, […]
CM Punjab expands ‘clinics on wheels’; plans modern cardiology centres in 8 cities
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project in Lahore. This initiative aims to provide direct healthcare access to people across Punjab, especially those living in underserved or remote areas. Speaking at the event, she shared that over 10 million patients have already been treated through […]
PM Shehbaz praises troops’ heroics in operation Bunyān al-Marsūs
The Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Minister for Planning and Development, Information Minister, visited Pasrur Cantonment, Sialkot, today to commend the exceptional bravery and professionalism of the troops during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, part of The Marqa-e-Haq. Chief of Army Staff General […]
PM Shehbaz visits frontlines of ‘operation banyan mursous’ in Sialkot
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited the frontline military positions at Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot, part of the active zone of Operation Banyan Mursous — Pakistan’s major military response following heightened tensions with India. The visit came as a morale-boosting gesture for the troops engaged in what the government has termed a “battle for […]
Pakistan suspends flights in Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad amid india tensions
Flight operations at Pakistan’s major airports—Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad—have been temporarily suspended due to heightened security concerns and ongoing operational adjustments. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that these suspensions will remain in place at least until 12 p.m. on Thursday, citing “operational reasons” linked to the evolving situation. The move follows a sharp […]
River war: India blocks chenab flow amid rising tensions
India has stopped the water flow of the River Chenab, causing a serious drop in water levels at Head Marala Barrage in Sialkot. The flow has gone down to just 3,100 cusecs, which is far below normal. Usually, the barrage receives 25,000 to 30,000 cusecs of water. Due to this, the situation has created concern […]