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The viral video of a snow avalanche in Gilgit-Baltistan is from March 2026.

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Video shows an avalanche blocking a road in Britain while people in the background can be heard screaming in panic. Pakistan is experiencing an intense heatwave this year, with the mercury exceeding 50°C in certain regions of the country. In its weather forecast for the period May 26-31, the National Disaster Management Authority warned that […]

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AJK general elections to be held on July 27, says Election Commission

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Elections will be held in all AJK Legislative Assembly constituencies as approved by the Delimitation Commission. ISLAMABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Friday announced that the general elections for the AJK Legislative Assembly will be held on July 27 from 8 am to 5 pm, according to a notification issued today.

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Six terrorists killed in Panjgur IBO: ISPR

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Recover weapons, ammunition, IEDs and vehicles from terrorists, military media says Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on June 3-4 in Panjgur district of Balochistan, killing six Indian-sponsored terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan, the military’s media wing said on Friday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces conducted the

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Appointments to key positions must be merit-based and transparent, according to FCC rules

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The decree states that public appointments should not be made based on subjective preferences, but through a process based on merit and accountability. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled on Thursday that appointments to important public offices must clearly comply with constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity and merit-based governance. “Public authority cannot

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PIA to resume Islamabad-Beijing flights from July 3

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The rebirth of the route comes against a backdrop of growing demand from students, professionals and tourists. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday announced the resumption of its direct flight service between Islamabad and Beijing, effective July 3, restoring a key air link between Pakistan and China and further strengthening the long-standing ties between the

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Balochistan launches education reforms

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Mixture approved for primary schools; offices, additional classrooms and double shifts planned QUETTA: The Balochistan government has announced sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing learning environments and ensuring equal opportunities for boys and girls. Chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, a high-level meeting focusing on education, health and law and order reached a consensus to

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Wage freeze fuels fears of brain drain

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Salaries have been unchanged for five years, with the Finance Division remaining reluctant to approve proposed increases for universities. KARACHI: Scientific researchers working in Pakistan’s public universities have seen their salaries remain frozen for the past five years, and the Finance Division is reportedly unwilling to approve salary increases. Sources say it is also unlikely

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Drug traffickers in the crosshairs as Sindh expands crackdown

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Government plans dedicated narcotics force as committee examines ‘Pinky’ drug case KARACHI: As the high-profile ‘Pinky’ drug trafficking case continues to unfold, the Sindh government has decided to create a dedicated narcotics force and is considering setting up a drone unit to strengthen anti-drug operations across the province. The Sindh Assembly’s standing committee on home

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Urbanization leads to rising temperatures

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LAHORE: Rapid urbanization, shrinking green spaces and expanding concrete infrastructure have caused temperatures to rise in Lahore over the past 25 years, according to a WWF-Pakistan analysis based on satellite data, raising concerns about public health, energy demand and climate resilience. The study, which looked at nighttime land surface temperature data from a NASA satellite

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