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Technician diver repairs an underwater internet cable on the ocean floor, representing the submarine cable maintenance linked to Pakistan’s expected week-long internet slowdown.

Pakistan Expected to Face Week-Long Internet Slowdown Starting Tomorrow

Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower browsing speeds and connectivity issues over the coming week as major maintenance work begins on an international submarine cable system. The disruption...

Police checkpoint in Islamabad with officers stopping motorcyclists at a barricaded road, reflecting strict security measures during the recent 12-day lockdown in the twin cities.

Twin Cities Reopen After Nearly Two Weeks of Shutdown, Life Begins to Normalize

After 12 days of disruption, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are finally reopening, bringing relief to millions of residents. Roads are clearing, businesses are restarting, and daily routines are slowly falling...

Intense Heatwave Set to Grip Punjab as Temperatures Soar

Severe Heatwave Alert Issued as Punjab Braces for Scorching Temperatures

Punjab is preparing for an intense spell of extreme heat as meteorological authorities warn of a strong heatwave sweeping across the province. With temperatures expected to rise well above...

Nationwide 8 PM Market Shutdown Announced as Fuel Crisis Deepens—Sindh Gets Exception

Pakistan has taken a major step to tackle its worsening fuel crisis by ordering the early closure of markets and shopping malls across most parts of the country. The...

Govt Raises Petrol to Rs458, Diesel to Rs520 in Major Price Shock

The government has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to Rs458 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) to Rs520 per litre. The move marks one of...

Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country in 2025

Pakistan Tops Global Pollution Rankings

Pakistan has been ranked the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to the latest global air quality report by Swiss monitoring firm IQAir. The report found...

Nationwide Rain Spell Expected From Today Across Pakistan

Rain Spell Expected From Today Across The Country

A widespread rain spell is expected across Pakistan starting today, as a strong western weather system moves into the country, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The system...

First Oil Shipment Arrives via Hormuz Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Pakistan has received its first oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, signalling a partial easing of disruptions in global oil supply...

Government Raises Kerosene and Light Diesel Oil Prices by Up to Rs68

The federal government has increased the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) while keeping petrol and high-speed diesel prices unchanged in the latest petroleum price review....

Fuel Price Hike Pushes Pakistan Weekly Inflation Up: SPI Jumps 6.44%

Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rose by 6.44% year‑on‑year for the week ended March 11, 2026, according to the latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data, signalling a notable spike...