Category: Daily NEWS

Monsoon Deaths in Pakistan Reach 111 as Rains Keep Hitting Hard

Romaan Khan
Monsoon Deaths in Pakistan

Monsoon deaths in Pakistan have now reached 111, and the number keeps rising as the rain refuses to let up. Since the last week of June, people across the country have been living in fear as floods, collapsed houses, and landslides continue to take lives many of them children. The rain hasn’t spared any region. From Sindh and Balochistan to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the damage has spread everywhere. Streets look more like rivers. Homes have fallen apart. And with broken drainage systems and poor construction, families had nowhere to…

Frontier Constabulary Federal Transformation: Govt Turns FC into Nationwide Force

Romaan Khan
Frontier Constabulary Federal Transformation: Govt Turns FC into Nationwide Force

Frontier Constabulary federal transformation is officially underway as the government has approved a major step to turn the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide federal force. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by the Interior Ministry in Islamabad. Under this new plan, the FC which until now worked under provincial control- will shift to federal authority, gaining the power to operate across the country. Officials say the transformation includes federal funding, improved training, and modern deployment systems. The goal is to make internal security stronger, improve coordination…

PM Expresses Grief Over Sardhaka Balochistan Bus Attack

Sanaullah Abro

PM condemns tragic Sardhaka Balochistan bus attack, ISLAMABAD, July 11, 2015 (Gofrixty): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned in strongest terms the tragic Sardhaka Balochistan bus incident. The incident in which passengers were kidnapped and brutally killed. In a strongly worded message from the office of the Prime Minister issued on Friday, he voiced “deep sadness and regret” over the deaths of three innocent civilians and swore to retaliate “decisively”. “Toowoomba is an incredibly brave family fighting their way through life,” the prime minister said. He blamed the grisly…

Latest Prices of Sugar, Rice and Spices in Pakistan

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Latest Prices of Sugar, Rice and Spices in Pakistan

Amid soaring prices, several commodity prices across Pakistan witnessed surge in July 2025. From essential grains and pulses to spices, sugar, and dry fruits, nearly every staple item has seen a hike in wholesale rates. As price hike hits consumers, market analysts link increase to transportation costs, surge in diesel prices, import restrictions, and seasonal demand. Sugar prices in Pakistan have increased once again, with a fresh hike of Rs2.32 per kilogram, pushing the maximum retail price to Rs196 per kg, while the national average now stands at Rs184.92 per…

Extreme Weather Causes Floods in Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan

Ahmed Raza

Sudden Weather Brings Heavy Losses A sharp change in the weather has led to flash floods across parts of Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan this week. Intense heat and strong monsoon rains hit the region at the same time, causing rivers and streams to overflow. Many low-lying communities are underwater, with homes and key roads damaged. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had warned about this weather shift, linking it to climate change and unpredictable seasonal changes now common in the region. Homes and Roads Affected Districts in southern Punjab, including Dera Ghazi…

Islamabad High Court Orders YouTube to Block 27 Channels in Pakistan

Ahmed Raza

Court Responds to Misinformation Concerns The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and YouTube to block 27 channels in Pakistan.The court made this decision after concerns about channels spreading misinformation, hate speech, and defamatory content online. The order came on July 9 during a hearing focused on online harassment and the spread of harmful material. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, who oversaw the hearing, stressed that while freedom of speech is important, it should not be used to harm others or disrupt society. YouTube to Work…

School Van Accident in AJK Hurts 29 Kids and Driver After Van Falls from Hill Road

Romaan Khan
School Van Accident in AJK

school van accident in AJK on Tuesday left 29 children and their driver injured after the van fell off a narrow, hilly road. It was just another afternoon, and the children were heading home after school like they always do. The van flipped while turning and went rolling down the hill. People nearby didn’t wait- they dropped everything and ran. Some climbed down through the bushes, others just started pulling kids out with their bare hands. The scene was painful. Kids were screaming, a few bleeding, their school clothes covered…

Gaza Death Toll Rises as 27 More Lives Lost in Latest Israeli Strikes

Romaan Khan
Gaza Death Toll

The Gaza death toll rises again. Today, 27 more people lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes that hit several neighborhoods, including Tuffah, Sheikh Radwan, Khan Younis, and the coastal area of al-Mawasi. These weren’t just targets. They were homes, shelters, and tents where families tried to survive another day. In Sheikh Radwan, people ran into the streets after loud explosions shattered the silence. They found houses turned to dust and bodies buried under debris. In al-Mawasi, bombs hit tents makeshift shelters where displaced families lived. Some died in their sleep.…

Microsoft Pakistan Office Closure Sparks Concerns in Tech Industry

Romaan Khan
Microsoft Pakistan Office Closure Sparks Concerns in Tech Industry

Microsoft Pakistan Office Closure has stirred concern in the country’s growing tech industry. The company closed its office in Pakistan without making a formal announcement. This quiet exit caught many professionals off guard. Microsoft supported local businesses, educational institutions, and government departments for years. Its local team worked on cloud solutions, software tools, and digital training. The closure now raises questions about the company’s future involvement in the country. Sources familiar with the situation believe Microsoft took this step as part of a regional restructuring strategy. Although the company still…

Karachi Lyari Tragedy: Building Collapse Leaves 15 Dead in Heartbreaking Incident

Romaan Khan
Karachi Lyari Tragedy

Karachi Lyari tragedy killed 15 people when a five-story building collapsed on Thursday night in Moosa Lane, one of Lyari’s most crowded areas. The building came crashing down within seconds, burying families under concrete and dust. Rescue workers rushed to the site as soon as they heard the news. Volunteers and neighbors joined them, digging through rubble to pull people out. They found 15 bodies and moved 8 injured victims to Civil Hospital. Doctors said several victims needed urgent care. “I heard a loud crack and saw the building fall…