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111 monsoon-related deaths recorded since June

Electrocution is the leading cause of fatalities, followed by flash floods.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:00am

Torrential rain devastates parts of Balochistan

Widespread destruction in Naseerabad, Dhadar, Sohbatpur; dozens of mud houses collapse.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

Met Office warns of more countrywide rains

Strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate central and upper parts of the country.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:45am

Pepsi partners with PCB to make cricket accessible to girls

Anosh Inc Foundation is expanding healthcare access through free medical clinics

‘Accelerating progress’: ELFA partners with Bykea to empower riders with affordable, sustainable mobility

FIA gets remand of two senior Pakistan Agricultural Research Council officials

FIA alleges chairman recruited 332 people for only 164 approved positions, a violation of official procedures.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:06am

Pakistan, UK ink accord to boost economic cooperation

Agreement will foster cooperation in digital trade, renewable energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:50am

Six killed, dozens injured in widespread rain in Punjab

Rain is likely to continue in most districts of the province in the next 24 hours.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:32am

Eight SBCA men among 10 sent to prison in Lyari building collapse case

FIR says SBCA officials were aware of the condition of the building over years till its collapse.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Woman dies trying to save two children from drowning in Pindigheb

Local volunteers have retrieved the bodies and shifted them to the tehsil headquarters hospital.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:57am

Senate body endorses disabled persons amendment bill

Committee discusses inclusion of internationally-recognised definitions for “mild” and “moderate” disabilities for legal clarity.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Three more petitions filed against SC decision on IHC judges’ transfer

Challenges filed by Karachi Bar Association, PTI’s Shoaib Shaheen and a lawyer.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:41am

Remembering Qandeel Baloch: Exposing patriarchy in death

Editorial: Benefits of current stability hinge on continuity of structural reforms beyond IMF-dictated goals

In Islamabad, everything is possible and all options are being discussed

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Qandeel Baloch is dead because we hate women who don’t conform

‘Actors, not beggars’: Syed Mohammed Ahmed joins growing chorus against payment delays in showbiz

If you’re looking for something different in Karachi, K Pav’s new restaurant is the place for you

Durefishan Saleem prays death doesn’t come to anyone in silence, loneliness, or an empty room

Ali Sethi’s Love Language will be more than just an ‘album’ — it’ll be a mehfil, a Cabaret even

Superfan launches a ‘Superman fan club’ in Karachi, unveils plans for an upcoming Comic Con in Jan

The internet wants to know if having a TikTok account is more ‘dishonourable’ than killing your daughter

Ramayana, the timeless epic of love and sacrifice, is being brought to the stage in Karachi — again

Pakistani dramas want you to believe mental illness is a punishment for bad behaviour — it’s not

The way we’re talking about Humaira Asghar Ali’s death says a lot about us

Celebrities step in to lay Humaira Asghar Ali to rest after her family ‘refuses to claim her body’

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s SOC Films is looking for a meaningful story to highlight this Aug 14

Sindh

No action against old number plates until Aug 14, says Sindh excise minister

Mukesh Chawla hints at extending deadline for acquiring new number plates.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:29am

Eight SBCA men among 10 sent to prison in Lyari building collapse case

FIR says SBCA officials were aware of the condition of the building over years till its collapse.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:39am

Sindh cancels licences of 36 private security firms over rule violations

Meeting decides to revise SOPs, review law governing 302 private security agencies in province; tasks committee to complete inspection within 30 days.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:43am

Punjab

Son seeks recovery of father arrested by police for criticising CM Maryam in viral video

Claims that his father had been arrested without any registered case and was not been produced before any court.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:22am

Six killed, dozens injured in widespread rain in Punjab

Rain is likely to continue in most districts of the province in the next 24 hours.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:32am

Riot Management Police reflects CM’s ‘dictatorial governance’: PTI

State resources are being used to safeguard personal interests against national interests, claims PTI.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:28am

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Children among 10 killed as rain lashes cities across KP

Downpour damages roads and bridges; causes power suspension.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:09am

Shutter-down strike to be observed on July 19 against new taxes

Business community threatens prolonged agitation if govt doesn’t meet demands.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:33am

Tribal chief assassinated in North Waziristan

This was not the first attempt on Malik Rehman’s life, according to sources.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:01am

Balochistan

Torrential rain devastates parts of Balochistan

Widespread destruction in Naseerabad, Dhadar, Sohbatpur; dozens of mud houses collapse.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 08:13am

Three killed, nine injured in road accidents in Balochistan

A pickup truck carrying a wedding party overturned near Chaman toll plaza, killing three people and injuring seven others.

Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:57am

Reko Diq committed to empowering people in Balochistan through employment, education: CEO

RDMC has invested in health services for the region.

Published 15 Jul, 2025 10:14am

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