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Pakistan and China have officially launched the ambitious CPEC second phase, reinforcing their strategic partnership with the signing of 21 memorandums of understanding (MoUs). This significant advancement occurred during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s “most productive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. A New Chapter in Strategic Cooperation The leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve…
A devastating wave of Punjab flooding has forced more than half a million people to flee their homes in the past 24 hours. Officials report rivers in eastern Pakistan are swelling to critically dangerous levels, prompting mass evacuations. Consequently, the total number of people displaced since last month has surged to 1.8 million. Punjab Relief…
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ), is being celebrated across Pakistan on Saturday with profound religious reverence and national spirit. The day is a public holiday, allowing millions of faithful to participate in festivities and devotional activities. National Celebrations and Gun Salutes The day began with traditional gun…
The Sahiwal Power Plant employment initiative has been a cornerstone of regional economic development, creating thousands of jobs and providing critical skills training since its launch under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, the 1,320 MW coal-fired power plant has evolved into a major engine for job creation and economic uplift in…
Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Flash Flooding in Pakistan At least 20 people have died as new monsoon rains triggered devastating floods in northwestern Pakistan, officials confirmed Monday. The worst-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province saw entire villages swept away, with rescuers searching for 150 missing individuals amid ongoing downpours. Villages Destroyed as Rescue Efforts Halted A local…
Authorities Close Schools Amid Flood Threat Authorities in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), have ordered the temporary closure of all schools following a high flood alert issued by the Meteorological Department. Both public and private institutions will remain shut on August 18 and 19 as a precautionary measure to protect students and staff. The…
Introduction Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered federal ministers to supervise relief operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after devastating floods killed 314 people and injured 156. The disaster has caused severe infrastructure damage, displacing thousands across multiple districts. Federal Ministers Deployed for Relief Efforts PM Shehbaz directed ministers to assist in flood-affected areas, with: Additional…
Deadly Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Pakistan A catastrophic cloudburst has triggered devastating flash floods in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 159 people, with rescue teams still searching for missing individuals. The disaster follows similar flooding in neighboring India, highlighting the growing threat of extreme weather in South Asia. Mohammad Suhail, a provincial emergency services…
Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day with Calls for Unity Pakistan’s civilian and military leaders commemorated the Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day on August 14, 2025, by highlighting what they termed a decisive victory in a brief military conflict with India earlier in May. The leaders used the occasion to emphasize national unity, resilience, and renewed confidence in…