Pakistan's Karachi hit by torrential rain and floods
World 16:58 20/08/2025KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi on Wednesday as the financial capital braced for more rain, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least 7 people dead and caused widespread flooding, officials said.
Pakistani villagers scared to go back to deluged homes after floods kill over 340
World 15:49 19/08/2025Residents of a northwestern Pakistani district where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people said on Monday they were too scared to go back to their deluged homes as authorities warned of more rains to come.
More than 300 people dead in Pakistan after heavy rains, floods
World 17:22 16/08/2025PESHAWAR, Pakistan - More than 300 people are dead in northwest Pakistan after two days of intense rains and floods, local officials said on Saturday.
IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025
World 15:29 24/05/2025The IMF expects the next funding review for Pakistan in the second half of 2025 and said it would continue discussions with Pakistan authorities towards agreeing over terms of the budget for the 2026 financial year, it said in a statement on Friday.
Vietnam Airlines adjusts European flight routes amid Pakistan airspace closure
Economy 15:32 08/05/2025Following Pakistan’s temporary closure of its airspace from 2:55 am on Wednesday (Vietnam time), national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has adjusted flight paths to ensure safety for its Europe-bound operations.
India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists kills 26
World 13:55 24/04/2025India announced a raft of measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan on Wednesday, a day after suspected militants killed 26 men at a tourist destination in Kashmir in the worst attack on civilians in the country in nearly two decades.
From China to Pakistan: Vietnamese man travels 7,300km on foot to flee slavery
In-Depth 13:20 29/09/2021Vu Gia Po recalls the hellish time he spent in China and his death-defying escape
Vietnam suspends 27 Pakistani pilots on suspicion of fake license use
Vietnam News 10:49 28/06/2020The CAAV is waiting for Pakistani authorities to verify the legitimacy of the 27 pilots’ licenses
Pakistani Taliban elect hardline 'Mullah Radio' as new chief
World 21:45 07/11/2013The election of Fazlullah, known for his hardline Islamist views and rejection of peace talks, follows the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, the previous leader or ameer, in a U.S. drone strike last week.
