Rare Blue Moon lights up skies across Pakistan as clear weather aids viewing
Thisyear’s Blue Moon was also a “Micromoon”, meaning the moon was positioned relatively farther from Earth in its orbit. PHOTO: ASIF MEHMOOD LAHORE: Citizens across Pakistan, including in Lahore, witnessed the rare astronomical phenomenon known as a “Blue Moon” on Sunday night, as clear skies provided ideal viewing conditions for the event. Astronomy enthusiasts, families […]
Sindh accuses IRSA of violating water accord amid growing shortages
Senior provincial minister says IRSA’s decisions are worsening shortages, threatening Karachi’s water supply The Sindh government on Sunday protested the ongoing water shortage and accused the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) of unfairly reducing the province’s water share, calling on the federal government to intervene immediately. In a statement, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said […]
Travellers visiting Babusar Top urged to exercise caution due to snowfall – Pakistan
The district authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Naran have issued a travel advisory for Babusar Top, urging tourists, travellers, and transport operators to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel due to persistent snowfall and hazardous road conditions. The district administration, with a special travel advisory on media platforms, stated that ongoing snowfall across the region is […]
Pakistan outspins Australia in milestone ODI as Minhas makes history – Sport
Pakistan out-spun Australia by five wickets in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi with spinner Arafat Minhas becoming the first home bowler to take five wickets on ODI debut on Saturday. Minhas finished with 5-32 as an under-strength Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs before Pakistan chased down the target in 42.3 […]
FIA offloaded nearly 39,800 passengers in 2025 to curb human smuggling, official says – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 39,786 passengers in 2025 under a “lawful, intelligence-driven and risk-based system” to curb irregular migration and human smuggling, a top official said on Sunday. Speaking to a select group of senior journalists, Immigration Additional Director General Nouman Siddiqui said passenger offloading, often criticised publicly, was primarily a preventive […]
Islamabad stays in frame for US-Iran deal signing – Pakistan
• Diplomats see high chances of final agreement despite hiccups• Insist both sides want to avoid open-ended conflict• Nuclear issues likely to be handled in later negotiations• Ex-envoy Munir Akram says gaps are more about narrative than substance WASHINGTON: Islamabad remains a leading contender to host the formal signing ceremony of a possible US-Iran peace […]
Karachi water crisis deepens as power outage hits Dhabeji Pumping Station – Pakistan
• No time frame given for restoring normal supply• Residents say water shortages always worsen during important events and religious festivals in Karachi KARACHI: Already struggling with a worsening water shortage during the three days of Eid, residents of the metropolis faced another uncertainty on Saturday after an emergency power shutdown at the Dhabeji Pumping […]
Senate chairman Gilani voices concern over India’s actions on IWT Indus Waters Treaty – Pakistan
• US consul general meets Senate chairman• Regional peace, economic ties discussed LAHORE: Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani has expressed concern over India’s unilateral actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying that “any attempt to use water as a tool of coercion undermines regional stability and threatens the livelihoods and food security of millions […]
Centre-JAAC talks end without success; June 9 strike to go ahead – Pakistan
• Prolonged agitation threatens AJK’s upcoming elections• Abolishing 12 assembly seats for Pakistan-based refugees remains key stumbling block• Govt says talks still on MUZAFFARABAD: Marathon talks between a federal ministerial team and the core leadership of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) ended without a breakthrough late on Saturday night, prompting the latter […]
Jaffar Express resumes service from Quetta – Pakistan
QUETTA: Pakistan Railways resumed train operations from Balochistan on Saturday, restoring services after a three-day suspension, railway officials said. According to the officials, train operations from the province have been fully restored, with the Jaffar Express departing from Quetta for Peshawar. They said that the return service of the Jaffar Express will also depart from […]