63 people die in rain-related incidents since Jun 26: NDMA ISLAMABAD: At least 63 people have lost their lives and 87 were injured owing to flash floods triggered by... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:01am
Pakistan Monsoon rains: NDMA finalises emergency plan ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday finalized its emergency plan ahead of the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Editorials A blessing turning into blight EDITORIAL: Pre-monsoon rains forecast for last Sunday were expected to bring respite from a week-long heatwave;... Updated 03 Jul, 2023 10:19pm
World GSK soothes investors by settling first Zantac cancer lawsuit due for US trial GSK agreed to settle a US lawsuit alleging its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, the British... Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:13am
Print Karachi not under immediate threat ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman Wednesday said flights of small aircraft are restricted... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 09:02am
Pakistan Cyclone Biparjoy likely to make landfall tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The government has advised the people to remain vigilant and take the government’s warning very... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Print There must be no complacency: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Sindh provincial government, National Disaster... Updated 14 Jun, 2023 09:06am
Pakistan NDMA for taking all the required steps to deal with the cyclone challenge ISLAMABAD: Cyclone Biparjoy has gained intensity currently just 600km away from the coastal city of Karachi which is... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan NDMA urges people to follow authorities’ guidance regarding Cyclone Biparjoy Storm is predicted to strengthen and maintain its intensity for the next 24 hours Updated 11 Jun, 2023 09:05pm
Pakistan PM expresses sorrow over loss of lives in KPK LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday here expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in... Published 11 Jun, 2023 03:55am
Print ECC likely to approve Rs50bn TSGs today Power Division seeks Technical Supplementary Grants of RS 9.145 billion Updated 05 Jun, 2023 11:43am
Pakistan Road network restoration: Reimbursement of Rs1.67bn expense borne by NHA allowed ISLAMABAD: The government has allowed reimbursement of Rs1.666 billion borne by the National Highways Authority ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Opinion The optics are good even though the substance is bad This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “PM seeks to jolt DMAs out of complacency” carried by the ... Published 03 May, 2023 06:35am
Print PM seeks to jolt DMAs out of complacency Directs federal and provincial institutions to remain alert in rainy season and use all available resources to help people Updated 02 May, 2023 08:54am
Opinion ‘Gunboat philanthropy’ Turkiye and Syria were hit by a devastating earthquake early this February. Catastrophe in Turkiye was enormous,... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
Pakistan Expected extreme monsoon rainfall, flooding may delay next elections: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The upcoming elections in the country may be delayed due to the expected extreme monsoon rainfall and... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan 6.8 magnitude earthquake: 11 killed and 172 houses damaged: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a detailed report on damages and... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Pakistan Quake: NDMA reports nine deaths ISLAMABAD: At least nine people were killed, 60 were injured and 28 houses were damaged when 6.8 magnitude ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Warning against flooding issued for many areas ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in line with the Pakistan Meteorological ... Published 21 Mar, 2023 06:29am
Pakistan Beneficiaries also from ICT, AJK & GB: Govt disburses Rs911m to heirs of flood victims in four provinces ISLAMABAD: The government has disbursed Rs911 million, ex-gratia to the family members of those who have lost their... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Pakistan NDMA initiates series of simulation exercises ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in an effort to effectively tackle any form of ... Published 15 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan 50,000 winterised tents to be sent to Turkiye by 23rd: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that around 50,000 winterised tents would be dispatched to the... Published 11 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Print Turkiye and Syria: PM for dispatching relief assistance through NDMA LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that for the purpose of coordination, all relief assistance to... Updated 20 Feb, 2023 08:52am
Pakistan Fundraising event for quake victims: Pakistanis ready to assist people of Turkiye, Syria, says HC in Canada ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua on Saturday said that the people of Pakistan stood... Published 19 Feb, 2023 03:19am
World Judge to weigh key evidence ahead of first Zantac cancer trial GSK Plc is expected to urge a California judge on Thursday to limit what expert testimony jurors can hear in the... Published 17 Feb, 2023 11:26am
Pakistan Minister asks NDMA to expedite relief efforts in Turkiye, Syria ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed the National Disaster Management... Published 17 Feb, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan Another relief consignment sent to Turkiye ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday sent one more relief consignment to the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Print Turkiye-Syria quake affectees: PM takes steps to maximise assistance Says Pakistan would bear all the expenses on the supply of relief goods Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:20am
Business & Finance Pakistan forms PM relief fund for Turkiye's earthquake victims The government has established a relief fund, namely, ‘Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Türkiye's Earthquake... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:06pm
Pakistan Earthquake in Türkiye: NDMA to assist in relief operations: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Monday that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Türkiye in the wake of the... Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am