Karachi swelters as feels-like temperature reaches 49°C
A volunteer sprays water on a passer-by to cool him off at a roadside camp…
Karachi swelters as feels-like temperature reaches 49°C
A volunteer sprays water on a passer-by to cool him off at a roadside camp in the metropolis amid scorching heat.— Online Karachi continued to experience hot weather on Wednesday, with the feels-like temperature reaching 49°C due to high humidity levels as the heatwave continues to grip parts of the country. According to the Pakistan…
Pakistan to launch doorstep passport delivery service
This undated photo shows a Pakistani passport. — APP/File ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to launch a doorstep passport delivery service for citizens to make passport collection easier, faster, and more convenient across the country. A meeting was held in Islamabad under the chair of Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa, where…
Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country from June 11 to 13: PMD
Cyclist pass through water accumulated at IJP Road during heavy rain in Islamabad, June 4, 2026. — APP Western disturbance likely in upper parts of country: PMD. Heavy rains may trigger flash floods in Punjab: Met Office. Landslides likely in hilly areas of upper KP, GB, Kashmir: PMD. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dust…
At NEC huddle, PM hails provinces’ role in addressing economic issues
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Islamabad, June 10, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Ensuring defence funding remains priority: PM. NEC okays Rs3.66tr development budget: minister. Inflation target set at 8.2% for next fiscal year. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the cooperation extended by provinces…
SC acquits two death row convicts in Baldia Town factory fire case
Nearly 300 workers were burnt alive in the multi-storey building of the Ali Enterprises garment factory in Karachi, on September 11, 2012. — AFP SC overturns death sentences in factory fire conviction case. Bench rules prosecution fails to prove charges beyond doubt. Court rejects plea to include victims’ heirs in proceedings. The Supreme Court on…
‘Actively working on it’: India claims it’s working to stop water flowing into Pakistan
A view of Baglihar Dam, also known as Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, on the Chenab river which flows from India into Pakistan, at Chanderkote in the occupied Jammu region on May 6, 2025. — Reuters Pakistan calls water curbs an act of war. India suspended treaty after 2025 IIOJK incident. Experts say diversion plans may…
Pakistan Army helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad
A representational image of a Pakistan Army aviation helicopter. — Reuters/File RAWALPINDI: An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Explaining the reason behind the crash, the military’s media wing said that a “technical fault” occurred during the chopper’s take-off. “All personnel on board…
Gunmen shoot dead 12 near Johannesburg: South African police
Members of the forensics team arrive at the scene after, according to the police, gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. — Reuters JOHANNESBURG: Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday, in the latest mass shooting…
At least 26 militants killed in ‘precise’ Pakistan strikes along Afghan border: minister
The illustration shows before-and-after images of a terrorist facility after Pakistani strikes on the Pak-Afghan border on the night of June 9/10, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@TararAttaullah Four key militant facilities completely destroyed: info minister. Intelligence-led operations targeted cross-border terror networks. Counter-terror campaign to continue under Azm-e-Istehkam: Tarar. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday…
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
Iranians stand next to a symbol of a Kheibar missile as they take part in a rally in Tehran on June 4, 2026. — AFP Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they targeted US bases. US military earlier struck Iranian targets. Escalation threatens fragile ceasefire, longer-term peace plan. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks…
