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Ramadan 2026: NDMA forecasts generally pleasant weather

Ramadan 2026: NDMA forecasts generally pleasant weather

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released its weather outlook for the holy month of Ramadan 2026, predicting overall pleasant weather conditions throughout Pakistan. According to the report, daytime temperatures will gradually rise during Ramadan, while nights will remain relatively cool. The first ten days (first Ashra) are expected to be mostly dry […]

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Rain and Snowfall Forecast in Most Parts of the Country

Rain and snowfall forecast in most parts of the country

Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted rain, snowfall, and continued cold weather across most areas of the country in the next 24 hours. According to the report, rain is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and several cities of Punjab until February 10, with snowfall likely in mountainous regions.

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Instense cold weather seizes Balochistan after snowfall

Instense cold weather seizes Balochistan after snowfall

QUETTA: Excessive rain and snowfall have come to a halt in Balochistan, causing an intense cold wave across the province. According to details, rain and snowfall stopped in northern and central Balochistan after continuing for two days. Districts including Quetta, Ziarat, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Musakhel, Kalat, Khuzdar, Loralai, Mastung, Surab, Pishin and Lasbela have

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GB Assembly dissolved as constitutional term ends; Justice (Retd.) Yar Muhammad Named Caretaker Chief Minister

GB Assembly dissolved as constitutional term ends; Justice (Retd.) Yar Muhammad Named Caretaker Chief Minister

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly stood dissolved at midnight between November 24 and 25 after completing its full constitutional term, officially bringing an end to the tenure of Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan and his cabinet.  The dissolution indicates the beginning of the caretaker setup that will oversee administrative affairs until the next elections are held.

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Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Rain and thunderstorms will hit several parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad, over the next 12 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday. The department said scattered showers are likely in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. In Punjab, rain is expected in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Murree and Galiyat. Sindh districts including Sanghar, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sibi, Badin

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Five martyred as Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in GB

Five martyred as Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in GB

GILGIT: Two pilots and three technical crew members of the Pakistan Army were martyred on Monday when a military helicopter crashed near the Thore area of Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, police and officials said. Diamer District Police Officer Abdul Hameed said the MI-17 helicopter was carrying two army majors and three technical personnel when

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan is launching the second phase of its major Economic Corridor project

PM Shehbaz to honour GB shepherds in GLOF Incident

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited three shepherds from Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to Islamabad in recognition of their courageous role in saving hundreds of lives during a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Ghizer district. Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, the premier directed that the three individuals Wasiyat Khan, Ansar, and Muhammad Khan be

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