• FBR briefs OICCI, PBC on transformation plan

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) held a meeting with the representatives of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) and Pakistan Business Council (PBC) to give them a holistic view of the transformation plan of FBR. The meeting was attended by representatives of prestigious businesses and their representatives and was chaired by Mr. […]

  • President hails PAF for writing a story of bravery and valour

    President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force for their display of valour and sacrifices during the 1965 war. In a message on the observance of Pakistan Air Force Day, he said the day was not only about remembering the victories of the past but also about honouring the living […]

  • Sindh PDMA completes preparations in wake of rains in Karachi

    The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has completed its preparations in view of the possible rains in Karachi. On Monday, PDMA Director General Salman Shah visited various areas of the city to inspect the installed dewatering pumping stations. He reviewed the performance of the pumps installed at Drigh Road and Shahrah-e-Faisal and expressed satisfaction. The […]

  • 10.6m children vaccinated in first 2 days of anti-polio drive

    Pakistan has vaccinated more than 10.6 million children in the first two days of a nationwide anti-polio campaign, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country battles a resurgence of the virus that has already left 24 children paralyzed this year. The weeklong campaign from Sept 1-9 is the country’s fourth drive of 2025 and […]

  • Punjab CM orders officials to expand rescue, relief operation

    At SCADA (Supervisory control and data acquisition) control room, she was briefed on the flood status by Commissioner Faisalabad Raja Jahangir Anwar and Deputy Commissioner Ali Akbar. They apprised that the largest-ever flood wave in the history have passed through Trimmu Barrage. Due to timely action, not only Multan but other areas were also saved […]

  • Flood surge to pass near Lahore tonight

    The Director General of PDMA Punjab, Irfan Ali Kathia, has warned that a major flood surge will pass near Lahore tonight, raising concerns for low-lying areas along the Ravi River.During a media briefing, Kathia said the water flow at Jassar on the Ravi River is nearly 240,000 cusecs. The surge is expected to reach Shahdara near Lahore between 10 PM and midnight, passing Head Buloki by 9 AM tomorrow.