Pakistan News

Karachi, Pakistan — Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday defended his administration’s performance, saying he was “satisfied” with the government’s response despite recent challenges following heavy rains in Karachi. Speaking to reporters after paying respects at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Shah dismissed criticism, stating that “many seasonal frogs appeared yesterday,…

Karachi, Pakistan — Torrential rains and flooding in Karachi and its surrounding areas have damaged both the old and new Hub canals, suspending water supply to three districts, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for the Water Corporation, the strong water flow affected both canals, and emergency repair work is underway. As a…

Lahore, Pakistan — The Punjab government has removed the Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Jalalpur Pirwala in Multan district following reports that a private boat was charging flood victims for evacuation to safe areas. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari told a press conference in Lahore that private boats operating in flood-hit areas will now be brought…

Islamabad — Pakistan’s security forces have killed 19 militants allegedly backed by India during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, Mohmand, and Bannu districts on September 9 and 10, the military said in a statement. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the fiercest clash took place in Mohmand’s Gulono area,…

Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan — The death toll from a boat accident in Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan district has risen to nine after three more bodies were recovered, local officials confirmed on Wednesday. The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Zakiya Bibi, 25-year-old Rafia Bibi, and 45-year-old Muhammad Hassan. All belonged to the same family…

Glasgow, Scotland – Pakistani police officer SP Ayesha Butt has brought pride to the nation by winning the Excellence in Performance Award 2025 at the 62nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), held in Glasgow. According to a spokesperson of Punjab Police, the award was presented by IAWP President Julia Jager…

Islamabad,A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with a liquor and arms recovery case. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti conducted the hearing at the district and sessions court. Gandapur failed to appear before the court, following which the magistrate ordered that…

Islamabad, The federal government of Pakistan has announced plans to replace traditional three-phase electricity meters across the country with modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters in a phased program. According to the Ministry of Energy, the decision is aimed at curbing electricity theft, preventing overbilling, and improving transparency in the power distribution system. A…

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced electricity rates by Rs1.78 per unit under the July monthly fuel cost adjustment. According to the notification, the reduction will also apply to K-Electric consumers. NEPRA stated that consumers will receive this relief in their September electricity bills. It is worth noting that the Central Power…