Rainfall in several parts of Lahore

Rainfall in several parts of Lahore

As rainwater collected in several low-lying areas, Wasa activated its monsoon emergency response and launched drainage operations.
Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am
$4tr annual deficit blocking global development: UN

$4tr annual deficit blocking global development: UN

A new United Nations report cites big gains toward some of the Sustainable Development Goals, but it warns that overlapping crises and a widening financing gap pose major challenges.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:00am
Russia lifts ban on Punjab potatoes

Russia lifts ban on Punjab potatoes

Allows 101 exporters to resume shipments from July 7 after reviewing Pakistan’s phytosanitary control system.
Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am
Food bills rise despite falling fuel costs

Food bills rise despite falling fuel costs

Despite Rs90 drop in diesel and 37pc fall in LPG, tomatoes hit Rs400, flour Rs147 per kg, cooking oil gets costlier while pulses stay unchanged.
Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am
Three killed in Quetta, Duki blasts

Three killed in Quetta, Duki blasts

Police officials say the teenage students of Imdadia Madrassah were playing in the Eidgah ground in Sariab area when a blast occurred, injuring three children.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:07am
Services of 89 Gilgit-Baltistan doctors regularised

Services of 89 Gilgit-Baltistan doctors regularised

GB chief minister says the government move will help strengthen health sector in the region and expressed the hope that regularised doctors will perform their duties honestly.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:53am
Israel-Lebanon talks set for mid-July in Rome

Israel-Lebanon talks set for mid-July in Rome

This round of talks will be the sixth since spring between the two neighbours, which do not have diplomatic relations and are technically in a state of war.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:35am
Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

Suparco says obstructed floodplain could trigger overbank flooding, debris flows; satellite imagery shows number of "unfrozen lakes" increased from 24 to 40 in just two weeks.
Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:08am