LAHORE: Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday warned of possible increase in the river Indus’ flow, stating it may reach the medium flood level category at Guddu Barrage in the next 24 hours, while at Sukkur Barrage it is also likely to be in low-level flood stage, whereas low-level […]

The CDA has received a Rs37 billion lowest bid for Islamabad’s new convention and expo centre, far above the original main project estimate of Rs16 billion. The authority plans a third-party evaluation before moving ahead. ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has received a lowest financial bid of Rs37 billion for the proposed New Islamabad Convention, […]

Mourning processions to mark Chehlum are under way in Karachi on Tuesday amid heavy security after departing Nishtar Park at 1pm, according to the police. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen (40 in Arabic), marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It […]

More than two decades after its launch, Islamabad’s G-14/1 remains largely undeveloped. Allottees say illegal occupation of plots and weak enforcement have delayed possession and construction. ISLAMABAD: More than two decades after Sector G-14/1 was launched in the federal capital, much of the sub-sector remains undeveloped as allottees say illegal occupation is still blocking access […]

KARACHI: Parts of Karachi received light rain on Saturday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting more showers till Monday. Light rain was reported in Gulshan-i-Maymar, Gulshan-i-Hadeed, Super Highway and nearby areas, DawnNewsTV reported. Meanwhile, the PMD has predicted light to moderate rain with dust and thunderstorm in Karachi from today till August 3. According to the […]

Flooding in Sheikhupura district has affected 94 villages, damaged 1,215 houses and inundated 43,188 acres of land. Authorities say evacuations and relief work are continuing, even as water levels begin to recede in some areas. LAHORE: Flooding in parts of Sheikhupura district has affected 94 villages, damaged 1,215 houses and submerged 43,188 acres of land, […]

WASA says it has completed preparations for the monsoon season in Lahore, with four major ground storage tanks due by June 30. The agency also says desilting, machinery deployment and emergency camp arrangements are in place. LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency says it has completed broad preparations for the coming monsoon season, with several […]

World Bank-supported development projects in Khanewal are moving ahead to improve water supply, sewerage, drainage and public spaces. Officials say beautification and infrastructure schemes across Khanewal, Mian Channu and Jahanian are nearing completion. MULTAN: A set of delayed and ongoing development schemes in Khanewal, being carried out with World Bank support in partnership with the […]

Four men travelling to a court hearing were shot dead near Khanewal Toll Plaza on Monday. Police said the attack appeared to be linked to an old enmity, and an FIR has been registered naming one suspect. MULTAN: Four men were killed on Monday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle near the Khanewal […]

Sea water flooding in Keti Bandar has displaced hundreds of families after a breach in a protective embankment. Several villages have been inundated, with residents saying water levels are still rising. KARACHI: Sea water has entered several villages in Keti Bandar after a breach in a protective embankment, displacing hundreds of families and disrupting daily […]