June | Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a heatwave alert for June 18 to 22, warning of dangerously high temperatures across several regions of Pakistan.

At least 935 people have been impacted by theextreme heat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this month, rescue officials said on Wednesday. Climate change is a pressing reality for Pakistan, directly impacting millions of lives. Heatwaves, intensified by climate change, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe, disproportionately affecting communities with limited resources to adapt. According to Rescue 1122 KP spokesperson Bilal Ahmad Faizi, “The ongoing heatwave across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reached alarming levels, affecting both human lives and the environment.” He told Dawn.com that, “A total of 935 people were impacted by the intense heatwave in June, of which 48 were taken to hospitals in critical condition due to heat-related health complications.” He added that to mitigate the impact of the heatwave, Rescue 1122 has established 108 anti-heatwave camps across 34 districts of the province. “The camps are equipped with first aid and hydration facilities to provide immediate relief to those suffering from he...

QUETTA - The Balochistan government is likely to present provincial budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on June 17 (Tuesday).

KARACHI: The Draw Number 102 of Rs200 prize bonds draw has been scheduled for June 16, 2025, in Balochistan capital Quetta. This offers participants a chance to win substantial cash prizes. The first prize for the Rs200 prize bond is Rs750,000, while the second prize amounts to Rs250,000, awarded to multiple winners. The third prize, […]

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an impact-based weather advisory ahead of predicted cloudy weather, scattered rain, and windstorms in parts of the country between June 13 and 16.

A key meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is set for June 19 at 2 PM at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad.

The Punjab government has postponed the presentation of its annual budget from June 13 to June 16, citing the need for additional time to finalize budget preparations.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 13, accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Foreign Office announced on Wednesday.

The National Elec­t­ric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday notified a negative fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs2.98 per unit for K-Electric (KE) consumers in June’s bills for power consumed in March. According to a notification issued by Nepra today, the authority “decided to allow a negative FCA of Rs2.9898/kWh (negative Rs4.045 billion) for March 2025, to be passed on to the consumers in the billing month of June 2025”. Nepra said the negative FCA would apply to “all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers, domestic protected consumers, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and prepaid electricity consumers of all categories who opted for pre-paid tariff”. The adjustment would be shown separately in the consumers’ bills on the basis of units billed to the consumers in the respective month to which the adjustment pertains, it said. “In case any bills of June 2025 are issued before the notification of this decision, the same may be applied in the subsequent month,” the notification s...

With the heatwave in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa likely to intensify from June 7 to 12, the provincial disaster management authority (PDMA) on Thursday issued an advisory cautioning the public. Day temperatures are likely to remain 5 to 7°C above normal from June 7-12 in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur and Mohmand, according to a PDMA advisory dated June 5, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com. “Additionally, dust storm/rain-thunderstorm associated with gusty winds are expected over the province,” PDMA said. It noted that rising temperatures in upper areas may enhance the snowmelt rate during the forecasted period, and advised precautionary measures be taken to avoid any loss of life, damages to crops/ infrastructure and livestock. The general public, especially senior citizens and children, sh...

The federal government is expected to unveil the budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, with an estimated outlay of Rs17.

In a major step towards fully implementing the M-Tag system, the National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced that non-M-Tag and low-balance vehicles will be charged 50% additional toll tax on all motorways starting June 15, 2025.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rain and thunderstorms across various regions of the country from June 3 to 9.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will auction several immovable properties of Bahria Town on Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 AM at its Regional Office near Lal Masjid, Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing in the PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi’s appeals seeking suspension of their sentence in 190 million pound case on June 5 (Thursday).

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) will hold a meeting on June 2 to discuss digital currency regulations, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. The PCC was officially launched in March to “regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets” into the country’s financial landscape. According to a press release by the finance ministry, the meeting will be chaired by the Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, serving as a “strategic forum to deliberate on the evolving regulatory and legal framework surrounding digital currency and the broader crypto landscape in Pakistan”. PCC Chief Executive Officer Bilal Bin Saqib will also participate in the meeting, along with other PCC members, the press release said. It also said, “Key items on the agenda include the development of a robust regulatory framework to govern digital and virtual assets in Pakistan, in alignment with global standards and technological advancements. “A focal point of discussion will be the groundwork for the establishment of the Pakist...

KARACHI: Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.) visited the main construction sites to check the K-IV Water Project, ARY News reported. During his visit, Chairman WAPDA, Engineer Lt. Gen. Sajjad Ghani (Retd.), briefed that the first phase of the project is likely to be operational by June 2026, aiming to supply 260 million […]

Federal Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal has categorically denied reports of a change in the federal budget presentation date, confirming that the budget for fiscal year 2025–26 will be unveiled on June 10 as scheduled.

Islamabad - A high-level political delegation headed by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will arrive in New York on June 2 on an official visit aimed at projecting Pakistan’s narrative against India in a recent military clash between both countries in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack.

The high-level delegation tasked with presenting Pakistan’s position on the ongoing dispute with India has scheduled to meet on June 2, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman said on Wednesday. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to send a diplomatic delegation to important world capitals in the aftermath of the recent military escalation with India. He entrusted the PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to lead the delegation. The delegation comprises Senator Rehman, former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Dr Musadik Malik, Engineer Khurram Dastgir, Faisal Subzwari, Tehmina Janjua, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt and Jalil Abbas Jilani. Speaking on DawnNewsTV programme ‘Doosra Rukh’, Senator Rehman said that the diplomatic committee had decided to visit various countries before Eidul Azha. “The committee, headed by Bilawal, will begin its tour of various countries on June 2, starting from New York,” she said. She added, “The committee will first go to New York, then Washington...