Strong monsoon rains penetrate upper, lower regions of Pakistan
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Pakistan: Weekly weather outlook
Strong monsoon currents are penetrating in lower and upper parts of the country. A weak westerly wave is present over Northwestern parts of the country which is likely to strengthen on…
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Pakistan cautions against ‘spoilers’ in Afghan peace process
A Taliban Political Commission (TPC) delegation, headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday.
During the meeting, views were…
CM Murad declares rain emergency in Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared rain emergency across Sindh on Tuesday, according to which the provincial government has cancelled government employees'…
Flooded roads and power outages: Rains batter Karachi hard, make life miserable for…
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi bore the brunt of the torrential monsoon rain again as another spell of rain brought life to a standstill in the city.
Rains lashed Karachi on Tuesday,…
PM Imran urges Chinese firms to establish regional offices in Pakistan.
A delegation of 10 leading Chinese companies undertaking business ventures in critical sectors including energy, communication, agriculture, science and technology, financial sector and…
Negotiation is the only way forward in Afghanistan: Qureshi
Pakistan has invited key Taliban negotiators to its capital to push for peace talks to end the conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan, Islamabad's foreign minister said Monday.
The Taliban…