Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday visited flood-affected districts of Swat, Buner, Shangla, and Swabi, pledging full national support for victims of the devastating monsoon floods. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier and the army chief were briefed on ongoing rescue
World
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to broker an end to the war in Ukraine but acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin may reject any settlement proposal, a move that would create what he called a “rough situation” for Moscow. Speaking in an interview with Fox
Business
Pakistan faced a severe internet disruption on Tuesday evening, with connectivity dropping to just 20% of normal levels nationwide, according to global internet observatory NetBlocks. Read more: Stock Market Rally Offsets Fall in Gold Prices “Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity across Pakistan with high impact to backbone
National
Torrential rains battered Karachi on Tuesday, crippling traffic, flooding roads, and leaving thousands stranded for hours across the city. Long queues of vehicles formed on major thoroughfares, while residents struggled to reach home or work amid waterlogging and gridlocks. Yet, in the middle of chaos, the resilience and generosity of
National
Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Tuesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck the region, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed. According to the PMD, the quake occurred at 10:20 am PST, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale.
National
Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as torrential rain and thunderstorms battered the city, severely impacting visibility and passenger movement. Airport officials confirmed that at least eight flights were cancelled and 20 others delayed due to the adverse weather conditions. Several passengers
education
The Sindh government has announced the closure of all public and private schools in Karachi on Wednesday, August 20, due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah confirmed that the decision was made to ensure the safety of students as the city braces for more downpours.
education
The wait is finally over for thousands of students across Pakistan as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) announced the O Level results for the May–June 2025 session on Tuesday, August 19. This year, more than 100,000 students from over 700 schools nationwide appeared in Cambridge qualifications, including O
Government
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, accompanied by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, briefed the media on Tuesday about ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of the country. Read more:
entertainment
Pakistani music sensation Maanu, who rose to stardom with his Coke Studio 2024 hit Jhol, has tied the knot with his long-time love. The wedding adds him to the growing list of young music stars, including Hasan Raheem, who recently stepped into married life. Celebrated stylist Tariq Amin shared
National
A complaint has been filed with the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), now operating as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), seeking legal action against former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram for allegedly promoting an online sports betting and gambling platform. According to the application,
World
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza after weeks of mediation led by Egypt and Qatar with US backing, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the 22-month war that has devastated the enclave. Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed the group’s decision, saying it had responded