ISLAMABAD: Extreme heat across South Asia this week could approach globally recorded temperature highs for April, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, with parts of Pakistan forecast to near 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), matching a 2018 record.
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AJK fears Indian flood release as Jhelum swells post-treaty suspension
ISLAMABAD: A sharp rise in the River Jhelum’s water level sent residents of Muzaffarabad scrambling to higher ground on Saturday, as fears mounted that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty had triggered deliberate flooding downstream.
Pakistan’s polio fight hit by new case and deadly attack
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed its seventh polio case of 2025 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, while two security personnel were killed in an attack on a polio vaccination team in Balochistan, highlighting the persistent challenges of disease eradication amid security threats.
Star designer Nomi Ansari charged in Rs1.2 billion tax evasion case
KARACHI: Tax authorities have slapped criminal charges on celebrated fashion designer Nomi Ansari, accusing him of dodging Rs1.2 billion in taxes in a case that’s potentially rock the country’s elite fashion world.
Climate-driven heatwave grips Pakistan, NDMA advises caution
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces a nationwide heatwave from April 22-27, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urging the public to check weather updates before travelling due to rising temperatures linked to climate change.
Mob kills Ahmadi man in Karachi
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: A member of the persecuted Ahmadi community was killed by a mob in Karachi on Friday after supporters of the hardline religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) stormed a worship hall to disrupt religious rituals, police said, prompting condemnation from rights groups and vows of a state-led investigation.
Pakistan reports no polio cases since Feb. 10, plans 45mln-child vaccination drive
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has not reported a new polio case since February 10, state media reported on Thursday, a milestone in its fight against the virus as authorities prepare to vaccinate 45 million children in a nationwide campaign starting later this month.
Noor Zaman stages epic comeback to claim U23 World Squash Championship
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman staged a dramatic comeback from two games down to defeat Egypt’s Karim El Torkey in a thrilling five-game final and claim the men’s U23 World Squash Championship title on Tuesday, electrifying a packed home crowd that included squash legends, foreign dignitaries, and a tearful reunion with his mentor and grandfather, former world champion Qamar Zaman.
Pakistan to expel Afghan refugees who miss March 31 deadline
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will detain and deport Afghan citizens who fail to leave by a March 31 deadline, officials said on Friday, brushing aside mounting international criticism of the expulsion plan.
IHC reinstates Imran Khan’s jail meeting schedule
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restored a twice-weekly meeting schedule for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, but barred attendees from speaking to the media afterwards.