Flash floods in Diamer trigger severe situation in Darel, Niat valley
DIAMER: Intermittent monsoon rains continue to affect several parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, with flash floods causing widespread destruction in Diamer’s Darel and Niat valleys. Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in the two valleys, resulting in significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture and private property. In Niat Valley, flash floods damaged orchards and standing
Internal rift delays PTI decision on AJK election boycott
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has yet to reach a final decision on whether to boycott the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) general elections, as differences persist between the party’s Political Committee and its AJK governing body. According to party sources, the Political Committee had earlier linked its decision to
Pakistan passport holders can travel visa-free to 30 destinations this summer
As the summer travel season reaches its peak, Pakistani passport holders can travel to 30 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in July 2026. The index shows that Pakistan’s passport is currently ranked 100th globally, slipping from 97th place earlier
PEMRA Imposes Rs10m Fine on Geo News, Lifetime Media Ban on Sacked Staff
LAHORE: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Saturday issued its final decision in religious depiction in the 10th Muharram broadcast of Geo News’ program “Safar-e-Ishq”, under which the channel has been fined Rs 10 million. The authority issued this decision after a detailed review of the recommendations of the
NADRA Issues Key Update for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia
MADINAH: Following a temporary suspension during the Hajj season, NADRA on Saturday announced that it would reopen its services at its office in Madinah for Pakistani nationals living in Saudi Arabia. Acting as per the directives of the Saudi authorities, NADRA had stopped its services for Pakistan living in Madinah
Gwadar Port Starts Supplying Fuel to Ships
GWADAR: Ship fueling supply successfully started at Gwadar Port as NLC, Vitol completed first bunkering operation here on Saturday. This is a historic milestone achieved in Pakistan’s maritime trade and economic development with the formal and successful commencement of ship fueling bunkering operation at Gwadar Port. In this connection, NLC and
South Air to Connect Three New Destinations
KARACHI: Pakistan’s private airline, South Air, has announced the launch of its domestic flight operations from July 16 for different cities. South Air, is a regional airline headquartered in Karachi and operated under the Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration (TPRI) licensing framework. In its initial phase, the airline will operate
BLA Confessed: Attaullah Baloch Was Suicide Bomber
QUETTA: The banned BLA on Saturday formally admitted that Attaullah Baloch was its “suicide bomber” who was shown as ‘missing’ on the BYC’s missing persons list until yesterday. Placing Attaullah Baloch name in the missing persons list was an attempt to collect people’s sympathy. But today’s confession on the part
Balochistan’s District Count Rises to 41, Divisions to 11
QUETTA: Creating new districts and divisions is often intended to bring government services closer to people, improve administration in far-flung areas and strengthen law and order and that’s why the government of Balochistan notified new districts and divisions under the recent decisions of the cabinet increasing the number of divisions
What’s the Significance of World Population Day?
PESHAWAR: World Population Day is being observed today (Saturday) across the world including Pakistan to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. The United Nations established the day to address demographic challenges, promote reproductive rights, and emphasize the link between population growth and sustainable development. This year,
