ISLAMABAD, JUN 28: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a high alert for possible heavy rainfall and flooding across several regions of Pakistan over the next 24 to 48 hours, warning both the public and local administrations to take urgent precautionary measures. According to an NDMA spokesperson, glacial melting combined with intense rainfall could trigger floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and the Kumrat Valley. Specific high-risk areas in GB include Badswat, Hanarchi, Tarsat, Hundur, and Darkot, where a rapid rise in water levels is anticipated dueRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 /DNA/ – “I congratulate the Prime Minister and the government on the approval of a balanced and realistic federal budget for 2025–26. At a time of economic strain, maintaining targeted relief for the poor — through BISP, food security, and agricultural support — while scaling back blanket subsidies is a responsible move. The increase in government employees’ salaries is a welcome step for salaried households, and the enhanced defense allocation, in light of recent tensions with India, rightly reinforces our national security priorities. This budget reflects bothRead More

Rawalpindi, 28 JUN /DNA/ – In a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a Security Forces convoy was targeted today in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. A vehicle borne suicide bomber attempted to explode himself on a security forces convoy, who was intercepted by the leading group, foiling his nefarious design. However, in their desperation, an explosive laden vehicle was rammed by the Indian sponsored Kharjis into one of the vehicles of the leading group.Read More

PESHAWAR/SWAT: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a major operation against illegal structures built along and within the Swat River following the tragic incident in which 11 people from a Sialkot family lost their lives. The search is still on for two individuals, while four were rescued. The incident occurred when 17 members of a family from Sialkot were swept away during a picnic along the Swat River due to a sudden surge in water. Despite immediate rescue efforts, several were carried off by the strong current. TheRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUN 28: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Saturday that the party founder, Imran Khan, would devise a plan for staging the forthcoming protest. Addressing a press conference, flanked by other PTI leaders, Barrister Gohar said: “It is just a misunderstanding to think that the PTI leaders have joined any other party. The PTI leaders had also declined the offer of billions of rupees in the past.” “No conspiracy will be successful against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. The KP government is taking measure to combat terrorism,”Read More

ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 /DNA/ – In pursuance of Islamabad Building Control Regulations-2020 (as amended 2023) and ongoing directives of the Federal Minister for Interior and Norcotics and Chairman, CDA,  to eliminate unauthorized construction activities across Islamabad, the Directorate General of Building & Housing Control (B&HC) Capital Development Authority (CDA) carried out a major sealing operation in Zone-V of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) today. The operation was conducted by B & HC in collaboration with Enforcement, ICT administration and Police. As part of the operation:                 •             Wasna Palace Marquee,Read More