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Residents use stones to cross a path flooded by an overflowing rainwater channel following heavy rains in Peshawar on April 7, 2026. (AFP/FILE)

Pakistan unveils weather, disaster preparedness initiatives for FY27

5 DAYS AGO

Pakistan's NDMA warns of heavy rain, flash flood risks July 6–10

Between July 7 and 10, intermittent rainfall, including isolated heavy downpours, is expected across the upper catchments of the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers.

6 DAYS AGO

Pakistan enters critical 24-hour weather window, warns disaster management authority

The alert forecasts rain accompanied by thunderstorms, windstorms and dust storms in most parts of the country.

June 21, 2026

As UNSC debates Iran nuclear program, Pakistan stresses diplomacy only way forward

Pakistan told the UNSC that diplomacy, not military action, remains the only viable solution to Iran’s nuclear issue, urging restraint, ceasefire, renewed dialogue, and unimpeded IAEA verification activities.

March 13, 2026

Pakistan maintains strong reserves to counter regional market disruptions: Finance minister

Highlighting the government’s proactive measures to manage potential economic impacts amid evolving regional developments, Pakistan's Finance Minister said that the country has adequate reserves and supply arrangements.

March 5, 2026

Pakistan minister terms meeting with Bangladesh opposition leader ‘very cordial, meaningful’

Pakistan minister conveys the good wishes of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and extends an invitation to the Leader of the Opposition of Bangladesh to visit Pakistan.

February 18, 2026

First day of Ramazan likely on Feb. 19: Pakistan space agency

Calculations indicate favorable conditions for moon visibility on Feb. 18, with the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission and the Pakistan Meteorological Department aligning in their forecasts, though the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will make the official announcement.

February 13, 2026

A wide view of the Security Council meeting that heard briefings by Chairs of subsidiary bodies of the Security Council (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe)

UNSC panel flags 'high-profile’ Afghan Taliban-backed TTP attacks on Pakistan

The head of the United Nations Security Council’s 1267 al-Qaida sanctions committee warned of the 'serious threat' posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, saying the terrorist group has conducted numerous high-profile attacks in Pakistan from Afghan soil, 'which incurred mass casualties.'

November 20, 2025

Pakistan urges UN to regulate AI for military applications

Pakistan urged the United Nations to regulate artificial intelligence, particularly its military use, warning it could destabilize global security. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said its use must follow international law.

September 25, 2025

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