Karachi, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses are overcrowded, rickshaws are unsafe, and ride-hailing...
(MENAFN) At least 101 people have lost their lives due to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, as confirmed by an official from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The floods, described as the most severe in...
(MENAFN) At least five Pakistani soldiers, including a young officer, were killed in a deadly improvised explosive device (IED) attack in the southwestern Balochistan region, the military reported on Tuesday. The explosion occurred on Monday in...
(MENAFN) Foreign mountaineering activity in Pakistan’s northern highlands has plummeted dramatically this season, as the region faces an alarming downturn in international visitors due to volatile weather, geopolitical unrest, and soaring...
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s renowned northern mountains, long attracting mountaineers from around the world, are witnessing an almost total collapse in foreign arrivals this climbing season. A combination of erratic climate disasters, regional armed...
(MENAFN) At least 101 individuals have lost their lives in catastrophic flooding across Pakistan's Punjab province, officials reported. The disaster, now deemed the largest in the region's history, has submerged over 4,700 villages and impacted...
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in China on Friday for a pivotal 10-day tour aimed at strengthening ties with the world’s second-largest economy. The first leg of Zardari’s trip is Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in...
(MENAFN) At least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed in a fierce gun battle with militants in northwestern Pakistan, the country’s military confirmed in a statement on Saturday. The military’s media wing reported that 35 militants, linked to the...
Dubai and Islamabad, September 18, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), today announce the inauguration of the experience lounge of JazzCash, its digital financial...
The Singapore Government will contribute US$50,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC)’s public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian crisis caused by floods in Pakistan. The contribution by the Singapore Government will...
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team is ready to face India in the next round of the Asia Cup on Sunday, following last week’s tense group-stage match that ended controversially when the Indian side refused to shake hands. Pakistan secured a...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a “strategic mutual defense agreement,” pledging to enhance security and affirming their joint commitment to peace and stability in the region and beyond. The historic accord was signed by Saudi Crown Prince...
Pakistan warned the UN Security Council that militant groups including al-Qaeda, ISKP, and TTP operate from Afghanistan, threatening its national security and exploiting online propaganda platforms. Pakistan has warned the United Nations Security...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a new defence agreement, under which the two sides said an attack on either of them would be considered "an aggression against both". Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister...
Pakistan’s worst floods since 2022 have killed over 1,000 people, displaced millions, and left three eastern rivers at record levels. Floodwaters displace communities across Pakistan’s provinces. Photo: @MiddleEastEye September 18, 2025 Hour: 7:21...
Pakistan’s current account posted a deficit of $245 million in August 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Thursday. The deficit follows a deficit of $379 million (revised) recorded in July 2025 and compares with a...
Pakistan’s mining sector is on the cusp of transformation, with annual revenues projected to grow from the current $2 billion to $6- 8 billion by 2030, if the country seizes the opportunity to tap its vast reserves. This was the central message...
Pakistan’s IT exports reached $691 million in the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a double-digit growth of 18% compared to the same period last year. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a significant defence pact on Wednesday, establishing a mutual defence commitment. The core of the agreement is the clause that "any aggression against either country shall be considered as an act of aggression...
