Climate change – a disaster in the making

Pakistan will start losing about 6.5-9% of its GDP by 2050 due to changing climate patterns, according to the Country Climate and Development Report by the World Bank. The Climate Rate Index report in 2025 put Pakistan at the top of the list of...

Pakistan flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week: govt

Islamabad: Flash floods and heavy rain in Pakistan have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week, a government agency said Wednesday. The highest toll was in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with 23 dead including 10 children, the...

Pakistan to launch Gwadar-Gulf Ferry service to boost trade and tourism

Pakistan is set to launch a direct ferry service from Gwadar to Gulf countries, aiming to boost regional trade, improve passenger movement, and attract tourism. The move is expected to enhance Pakistan’s connectivity with the Middle East and...

Pakistan’s monsoon threat

As monsoon rains begin lashing parts of Pakistan earlier than usual, the country once again finds itself ill-prepared to cope with the seasonal deluge. In mountainous regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Balochistan,...

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens to $26.3 billion in FY25, up 9% YoY

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged by 9% year-on-year (YoY) in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), reaching $26.3 billion, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This compares to $24.1 billion recorded in FY24, indicating continued...

Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather...

Pakistan joins fossil fuel treaty, faces scrutiny over coal and gas projects

In a bold move, Pakistan has become the first South Asian country to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), aligning itself with climate-vulnerable nations advocating for a global shift away from coal, oil, and gas. The treaty aims...

Pakistan’s recovery myth

While the corridors of power echo with declarations of economic revival, the street-level reality tells a vastly different story. Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators may flash signs of stability—cooling inflation, marginal GDP growth, and improved...

Floods in Pakistan kill 64 people

Flash floods and heavy rain in Pakistan have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week, a government agency said Wednesday, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. The highest toll was in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with 23 dead including 10...

Pakistan flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week

Pakistan, India’s floods claim lives of seventy-three people

(MENAFN) Severe monsoon rains and flash floods have led to the deaths of at least 73 people across Pakistan and India, with authorities warning that the hazardous weather is expected to persist in several regions. In Pakistan, the National...

Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 9% YoY to $26.3bn in FY25

Pakistan’s trade deficit significantly increased by 9% to $26.3 billion in FY 2024-25, as compared to the previous fiscal year, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) showed. The country’s trade balance, the gap between exports...

Urban Flooding likely as Heavy Rains forecast for Islamabad and Lahore in early July

Monsoon to intensify in Lahore, and Islamabad from July 5 as Met Office issued Urban Flood Alert for parts of Pakistan. In latest advisory, Meteorological Office issued weather alert for major urban centers, including Lahore and Islamabad,...

Pakistan Becomes First South Asian Country To Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Domestic Energy Contradictions

In a time of deepening planetary crisis, Pakistan is doing something few expected from a fossil‑fuel‑dependent developing country: it has become a vocal supporter of, and the first South Asian nation to formally join, the global movement for a...

Low FDI highlights Pakistan’s investment challenges

The inflow of FDI into Pakistan has always been meagre and much below expectation. The latest figures show a declining trend. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), net FDI for the month stood at $194 million, marking a 37 percent decline...

Monsoon rains kill 64 in 7 days across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Seven more people have died and 14 others were injured in rain-related accidents across Pakistan over the past two days, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said Wednesday. The latest casualties have...

Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency And UNIDO Leadership In Diplomatic Milestone

Pakistan has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025, marking a significant diplomatic milestone at a time of rising global instability. This presidency comes during Pakistan’s...

Honda CD 70 and CG 125 New Price in Pakistan after New Levy 2025

LAHORE – Buying entry level two-wheeler CD 70 and other bikes also gets expensive as Honda announced price increase for all models by up to Rs6,000. This price hike come amid government’s new 1pc Carbon Levy on imported motorcycle engines,...

DG FAO commends Pakistan’s agricultural transformation agenda

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 02 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a one-on-one meeting with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture...

Flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week: NDMA

The National Disaster Management Authority said on Wednesday that flash floods and heavy rain across the country have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week. The highest toll was in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 23 dead, including 10 children, the...