Pakistan

A man was killed in a rain-related incident on Thursday as parts of Karachi received rain again for a third day with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issuing an emergency alert. Tuesday’s rains had severely strained Karachi’s fragile infrastructure, causing stormwater drains and sewers to burst, and also disrupting industrial operations across the economic hub. Several areas experienced extended power and internet service outages, which continued late into Wednesday, disrupting everyday life and adding to citizens’ misery. The rain-related death toll rose to 14. Most of the deaths occurred due to collapsing structures, drowning and electrocution during the past three days, according to hospital officials. Parts of Karachi intermittently received rain today as well, beginning after 2pm. Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed told Dawn.com that the body of a 30-year-old, who died from an electric shock, was brought from Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority to the medico-legal section of Jinnah Postgrad...

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, reiterating Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its “iron brotherhood” with China.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's desire to deepen bilateral cooperation with China in diverse sectors including trade, investment, ICT, agriculture, industrialization, mines and minerals and other key sectors.

The Grand National Aviculture Summit 2025—a landmark gathering for Pakistan’s bird fanciers—was held at the Alhamra Arts Council, bringing together more than 500 breeders, enthusiasts, and stakeholders from across the country.

Unicef urges behavioural change, need for awareness and conservation efforts

Passenger pulls five-year-old back inside car

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Unprecedented delay causes frustration and distress among policyholders

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Economic pressures, shifting social values push citizens towards nuclear households

Over 100 confirmed patients reported in Rawalpindi, Murree

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Delay in establishing Encroachment Removal Cell causes financial losses to residents

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Four Rescue 1122 personnel among dead; probe launched

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Activists urge enforcement of job quota, inclusive education

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has urged the international community to recognize that developing countries like Pakistan are paying the highest price for terrorism and climate change, despite the crisis being caused largely by developed nations.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Minister of Defense Major General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov, and Secretary National Security Council Lieutenant General Victor Makhmudov in Uzbekistan today.