First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of Pakistan from July 1: PMD
A motorcyclist on the way under cover on an umbrella at IJP Road during rain…
First monsoon spell likely to hit parts of Pakistan from July 1: PMD
A motorcyclist on the way under cover on an umbrella at IJP Road during rain in Islamabad, June 22, 2026. — APP Rain likely in Punjab, northern areas from July 1: PMD. No rainfall expected in Sindh before July 5: PMD. Sindh likely to receive below-normal rainfall: PMD. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has…
Intense firing, explosion reported near Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar
A policeman stands guard on a street in Karachi in this undated photo. — AFP/File KARACHI: Intense firing accompanied by an explosion was reported near Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 6 on Saturday, prompting an immediate response from police and other law enforcement agencies. Police said personnel from various law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the area after…
5.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad, parts of Punjab and KP
Picture showing a Richter Scale reading of a earthquake. — Reuters/File Tremors felt in Islamabad, several cities of Punjab, KP, AJK. Earthquake originated at a depth of 178 kilometres: NSMC. Epicentre located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region: NSMC. An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck Islamabad, and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with tremors…
Pakistan recognised globally as flag-bearer of peace, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (centre) attends commissioning parade of the 125th Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi on June 27, 2027. — PID Premier says Pakistan remains committed to defeating terrorism. Lauds Pakistan Navy’s role in Marka-e-Haq triumph against India. Felicitates graduating cadets from Pakistan and friendly…
Eight India-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan intelligence-based ops: ISPR
Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/File ISPR says IBOs conducted in Mastung and Kharan districts. Sanitisation operations underway to clear remaining militants. Security forces neuterlised possible suicide bomber in Mastung. ISLAMABAD: Security forces neutralised eight India-backed terrorists during intelligence-backed operations (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kharan and Mastung areas on June…
Karachi likely to see morning and night drizzle
Children play, with the rainbow and rain clouds in the background, at Clifton Beach in Karachi, August 30, 2024. — Reuters KARACHI: Humid weather and partly cloudy skies are expected to persist in Karachi during the next 24 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Saturday. The metrological department said light drizzle is possible…
US, Iran exchange strikes for first time since signing Switzerland peace accord
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. — Reuters Vance warns Iran against further attacks on US interests….
Kohlu rattled by third earthquake in two days
A Richter scale measures an earthquake. — AFP/File Epicentre recorded 40km north of Kohlu at depth of 15km. No casualties or structural damage reported from latest tremor so far. Friday’s tremors were felt as far as Zhob, Barkhan and Rakhni. QUETTA: A fresh earthquake rattled the Kohlu district of Balochistan on Saturday, the third such…
Twin earthquakes flatten parts of Venezuela as death toll nears 1,000
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026. — Reuters Rescue teams arrive from Mexico, El Salvador, Spain. More than 50,000 people listed as missing on a public reporting website. Millions of people could be affected by the disaster: UN. LA…
22 Iranian sailors from US-interdicted vessel reach Pakistan: DPM Dar
A still image from a video obtained by Reuters on June 5, 2026, shows US forces conducting an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indo-Pacific region, according to the US Indo-Pacific Command. — Reuters DPM Dar says Islamabad remains in contact with US, Iran. Pakistan facilitated over 70 Iranian sailors’ repatriation:…
