Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif created emergency centers across all districts. The centers work around the clock during monsoon season. Workers clean storm drains and water channels throughout the province. Officials activated emergency phone line 1129 for citizen help. The disaster management authority published safety rules to reduce accidents.
Authorities banned swimming activities at local canals. Parents must keep children away from storm drains and waterways. Officials warn families about the serious dangers these areas present. The government ordered inspections of old and damaged buildings. Residents living inside weak structures should move to safer places.
People must stay away from electrical equipment during...
Pakistan launched new digital money efforts through meetings with American officials. Bilal Bin Saqib leads these talks as a special helper to the Prime Minister. He runs the Pakistan Crypto Council and pushes for Bitcoin partnerships with other countries. The government wants to move away from asking for aid toward creating technology deals. These efforts mark a major change in how Pakistan works with other nations.
Pakistan announced plans to keep Bitcoin as a government savings account. Saqib shared this idea at a Las Vegas conference in May 2025. The country will store digital money it already has rather than buy more. Officials see this as a long-term investment for the nation. The Bitcoin reserve will not be sold for quick...
Pakistan climbed to 100th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025 rankings. The country jumped 13 spots from its 2021 position at 113th place. Pakistani citizens can visit 32 countries without getting visas ahead of time or receive visas when they arrive. Henley and Partners released the latest global passport rankings recently. This marks a major improvement for Pakistani travel freedom.
Mustafa Jamal Qazi leads the Immigration and Passports department and praised the achievement. He thanked Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the Interior Secretary for their help. Pakistan added new security features to its passports that meet world aviation standards. The e-passports contain special computer chips that work without contact. These...
Pakistan highway police warned drivers about dangerous road conditions during current rainy weather. Officials said wet pavement makes vehicles more likely to crash. Rain creates slippery surfaces that cause cars to lose control easily. Police want motorists to take extra safety steps during storms. The advisory covers all major roads and highways across Pakistan.
Motorists should slow down their vehicles when driving on wet roads. Drivers must leave more space between their car and other vehicles. Police recommend checking that headlights work properly before starting trips. Windshield wipers should clean glass clearly for better vision. Sudden stops can cause cars to skid on slippery pavement.
Highway officials tell drivers never to...
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi traveled to CMH Bannu hospital on Saturday. He visited wounded security forces who suffered injuries during a recent terrorist attack. The attack happened near North Waziristan when militants struck Pakistani troops. Several soldiers received wounds from the assault carried out by extremists linked to Fitna-e-Hindustan.
Naqvi spoke with each injured person during his hospital visit. He praised the wounded soldiers for their brave actions against terrorism. The minister offered prayers asking for their quick healing and return to duty. He told them their courage makes Pakistan stronger against terrorist threats. The wounded troops represent the nation's finest defenders according to Naqvi.
The minister...
Rescue teams found another child's body at Swat River, bringing the death count to 11 people. Search crews continue looking for two missing individuals from the same family. Four people survived the water disaster that happened on Friday. Over 120 rescue workers from three districts help with the search effort. Teams use boats, divers and special equipment to check the river.
A family of 17 from Sialkot was having a picnic near the riverbank when fast-moving water swept them away. The sudden flood caught the family without warning during their outdoor gathering. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after getting reports about the tragedy. Local authorities mobilized large rescue teams to search for survivors and victims. The...
Pakistan International Airlines seeks help from government officials to restart flights to Britain. The airline's chief executive met with the country's deputy prime minister Monday to discuss the matter. Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat spoke with Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar about diplomatic support. The meeting focused on efforts to lift Britain's flight ban against the Pakistani carrier. Officials want to restore these profitable airline routes.
The previous government helped PIA meet international aviation standards between 2022 and 2023. These efforts allowed the airline to resume flights to Europe last November. European aviation authorities had banned Pakistani flights for four years. The restrictions began after a...
The National Environment Agency announced a major climate project Friday to help communities fight flooding and coastal damage. Officials said the new program will protect more than 350,000 people across the Greater Banjul Area. The Global Environment Facility approved $14 million to fund the six-year effort. The United Nations Environment Programme will help carry out the work. Agency leaders called the program CLIMB and said it targets rising seas and extreme weather.
Omar Ceesay leads technical services at the agency and spoke about the project goals. He said the program combines better policies with natural solutions and community involvement. The Greater Banjul Area serves as the country's main economic center but faces serious...
Young lawmakers asked government leaders to provide more money for child welfare programs during a special meeting. The Children's National Assembly made this request at an event organized with UNICEF, government officials and the National Youth Council. The gathering gave children a chance to speak about their needs and priorities.
UNICEF representative Nafisa Binte Shafique said children must have stronger voices because they will lead the country someday. She explained that birth registration, schools, protection services, health care and clean water all need proper funding. Shafique encouraged the young participants to ask government officials direct questions about their concerns.
Finance Minister Seedy Keita told the children...
