PAKISTAN FLOODS

Pakistan's cash-strapped government faces critical risks in the budget and outlook, including lower growth, natural disasters, and poor state-owned entity performance.

Pakistan was eliminated from the T20 World Cup after the USA vs. Ireland match was washed out due to rain. Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, with "Qudrat ka Inteqam" trending. Despite early optimism, missed opportunities and key d...

USA vs Ireland T20 World Cup: The USA vs Ireland game in Group A of the T20 World Cup will decide the fate of several teams. If rain disrupts the match, USA will move to five points and join India in the 'Super 8s'. Babar Azam-led Pakistan team's ca...

Florida Flood: Fans are urging the ICC to move T20 World Cup matches from flood-hit Florida to safer cities like New York or Dallas. Heavy rains submerged streets, prompting concerns about upcoming games scheduled for June 14-16. USA's crucial match...

Following the match, the scenes outside the Nassau County Stadium were worth witnessing and marvelling over as there was a 'sea of Blue' performing energetic dance steps on dhols and chanting "India India'. Among these was a heartbroken Pakistan fan...

A severe heatwave has hit Pakistan, with Mohenjo Daro and Dadu in Sindh recording temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius each, making it the hottest day of the summer. Temperatures in other cities also soared, with Nawab Shah and Mithi reaching 48 degre...

Pakistan's CubeSat, part of China's Chang'e-6 mission, has made history by transmitting its first images of the sun and moon from lunar orbit. The CubeSat successfully separated from the orbiter near the far side of the moon, capturing its initial i...

Expressing dismay over the state of representation in Pakistan, JUI-F chief and Pakistani Leader of Opposition, Maulana Fazlur Rehman pondered whether the parliament genuinely reflects the will of the people. "Governments are formed in palaces and b...

The death toll in Balochistan due to heavy rains and hailstorm has reached 22. Flash floods, urban flooding, and traffic jams have disrupted normal life in various districts, including Quetta.

Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) State of the Climate in Asia - 2023 report.

Russia warns Pakistan of rice import ban due to phytosanitary issues. Previous bans lifted after negotiations. US President Biden expresses interest in partnership with Pakistan to address global challenges, including health security and human right...

Severe weather conditions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have led to a surge in the death toll to 59, with nearly two dozen lives lost in a single day, according to Dawn. The National Disaster Management Authority directed relevant departments to be prepared...

49 people died in Pakistan due to lightning and heavy rains, affecting Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Baluchistan provinces. Relief aid was ordered by the Prime Minister, and an expert linked the unusual rainfall to climate change.

Heavy rains and lightning strikes have led to tragic deaths in Pakistan, with at least 36 people, mostly farmers, losing their lives. The eastern Punjab province was particularly affected, with fatalities occurring during wheat harvesting and house ...

Asian Development Bank cautions on Pakistan's economic outlook due to political instability. Reforms are vital for GDP growth and inflation control. Positive growth shift anticipated with agriculture and industry recovery, despite challenges like cu...

The World Bank's report paints a grim economic picture of Pakistan, with slow growth, high inflation, and missed targets contributing to increased poverty risks, exacerbated by limited wage growth and chronic inflation.

The US has expressed concerns about irregularities in Pakistan's recent general elections. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu highlighted issues such as restrictions on freedom of expression and attacks on media workers. Despite these concerns, ...

At least 27 people, mostly children, reportedly died in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan since Thursday night, the provincial disaster management authority said.

Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). The Election Commission...