How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter

By Saeed Shah and Shivam Patel, Reuters An Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jet takes off, November 2022. Photo: Emmanuel Dunard / AFP Intel failure on range of China-made PL-15 missile central to downing of India's Rafale jet-sources...

Monsoon deaths top 300 as alert issued for more rains across country

Medium to high-level floods expected Aug 5-10 in Punjab and KP. NDMA records rising water levels at Chenab, Jhelum, Kabul rivers. PMD warns of flash floods, GLOFs, and landslides in hilly regions. ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management...

Heavy rain floods Lahore as monsoon spell intensifies

Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds swept through Lahore on Saturday, inundating low-lying areas and prompting local authorities to remain on high alert as the monsoon season intensifies. Heavy showers hit several key areas of the city...

Pakistan forecasts another spell of rain starting August 4

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of moonsoon rain-wind/thundershowers expected to impact large parts of the country starting August 4. According to the PMD, weak monsoon currents are currently...

Pakistan govt invites public feedback on National Housing Policy 2025

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday invited citizens to share their opinions and feedback on the Draft National Housing Policy 2025, as part of a newly launched Digital Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) initiative. The Ministry of Housing...

Heavy rains predicted in Pakistan from august 4

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread monsoon rains across the country starting Sunday night, August 4, and continuing till Wednesday, August 7, 2025. The strong weather system is expected to bring...

PSB establishes contributory pension fund to ensure pension sustainability

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has established a Contributory Pension Fund to address future pension liabilities and ensure a sustainable retirement system for its employees. The fund is expected to generate around Rs73 million annually, easing...

Pakistan’s energy potential in spotlight amid U.S. interest in Indus basin

ISLAMABAD: Speculation about Pakistan’s underground oil and gas wealth has recently intensified, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Pakistan and the United States are collaborating on a major project to...

PMD forecasts widespread rains across Pakistan from August 4 to 7

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of widespread monsoon rains across the country from August 4 to 7, warning of potential urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to the Met...

CDA to face action over flooding of Saidpur Village, Diplomatic Enclave

The Prime Minister Office has conveyed displeasure to the civic agency over last month flooding of the historical Saidpur Village and the Diplomatic Enclave after excessive rains. According to the sources, the Prime Minister Office’s snub has come...

Pakistan to set up dedicated immigration counters for foreigners at all Int’l airports

ISLAMABAD – In a move aimed at boosting tourism, enhancing trade activity and attracting foreign investment, Pakistan has decided to establish separate immigration counters for international travelers at all major airports across the country. The...

Low-lying areas flooded as heavy rain lashes Lahore

Pakistan inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters

The Pakistan Army has formally inducted its first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters during a ceremony held at the Multan Army Aviation Base. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir oversaw the ceremony and personally inspected...

Heavy rains expected nationwide, flooding alert issued

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of widespread rains and possible flash floods starting August 4, as a powerful monsoon system moves across the country. The northern and central regions, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir,...

Pakistan’s Budget Serves Guns Before People

One of the foundational lessons in introductory economics concerns the central problems faced by any economy, particularly the question of “What to produce.” This principle, it seems, is one that policymakers in Islamabad have chosen to overlook....

Iran president arrives in Pakistan to boost trade, connectivity

Dr Masoud Pezeshkian lands in Lahore before arriving in Islamabad, visits mausoleum of Dr Muhammad Iqbal PML-N president Nawaz Sharif, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif receive Iran president at Lahore airport. ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - President of the...

asia How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI — Just after midnight on May 7, the screen in the Pakistan Air Force's operations room lit up in red with the positions of dozens of active enemy planes across the border in India. Air Chief Mshl. Zaheer Sidhu had been sleeping...

For a climate resilient future

s Pakistan unveils its first climate-tagged federal budget, the question arises: will these high-level commitments actually improve the daily lives of the millions living below the poverty line? While measures like climate budget tagging (CBT) and...

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan boost cooperation in crypto and blockchain technologies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the realm of digital currencies and blockchain technologies, reported Radio Pakistan on Saturday. The agreement was finalized during a high-level video...

Jobs: Pakistan rolls out e-Taxis on interest-free loan

“The Punjab Green E-Taxi Program is not just about vehicles — it’s about empowering citizens, reducing emissions, and steering the province toward a cleaner, more equitable future,” he added. How it works Nine suppliers have been shortlisted to...