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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicPakistan floods

Topic: Pakistan floods

Monsoon floods continue to devastate Pakistan, wreck fields & factories

With waters yet to recede, the floods have struck both the urban and the rural industrial centres of Pakistan; putting a strain on the country's food supplies, exports & economy.

Pakistanis are battling dual crisis—floods and Maryam Nawaz’s ‘narcissism’

While the people of Punjab wade through knee-deep waters, the narrative surrounding Maryam Nawaz’s flood response has taken on a life of its own.

Godman steps in to ‘end’ floods in Pakistan. People say ‘still better than Maryam Nawaz’

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that timely precautions had averted large-scale flood damage, adding that it was by the grace of Allah Almighty that Punjab was spared from severe losses.

Pakistan’s Karachi hit by torrential rain and floods

Karachi: Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi on Wednesday as the financial capital braced for more rain, after the arrival of the annual...

Northwest Pakistan flash floods death toll rises to 365

Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in the mountainous northwest have brought destruction since Friday in the worst spell of this year's monsoon, with officials warning of more storms ahead.

‘Embarrassing circus’—Pakistan diverted $3-million grant for flood victims to Syria, Turkey

Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority said that the decision was made following the Prime Minister's directive, and no unauthorised issuance of flood relief items occurred.

Eight children killed by landslide in northern Pakistan after monsoon rains

Official said the incident took place in the remote Shangla district while the children were playing cricket. All of them were aged between 12 and 15.

Pakistan seeks help with $16 billion flood rebuilding at UN conference

Pakistan & the UN are holding a major conference in Geneva Monday to gather support to rebuild the country after devastating floods, which displaced 8 million people & killed at least 1,700.

Russia-Ukraine war, Iran protests, economic recession — what happened & what did not in 2022

A round-up of news stories that dominated the year, and the outlook for 2023.

Why Denmark is offering $13 mn in ‘loss & damages’ climate funding to developing countries

Denmark became 1st country to make 'historic pledge' at UNGA last week, in bid to help compensate for the vastly disproportionate consequences of global emissions.

On Camera

Trump and Hegseth’s speeches at military gathering show America fighting a war within

Donald Trump set the ball rolling even before the meeting began by saying that he would fire any military leader on the spot if he didn’t like them.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.