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Drizzle was recorded in multiple parts of Karachi as the PMD warned of light to moderate rain and possible thunderstorms later in the day. The update has revived concern after last week’s deadly downpour, which killed seven people and exposed the city’s vulnerability to waterlogging, electrocution and traffic paralysis.
Pakistan says Hajj 2026 flights will begin on April 18, with a new Lahore-to-Saudi Arabia route added and no extra cost for pilgrims. Officials say 180,000 Pakistanis will perform Hajj this year under government and private quotas, with full operational arrangements already in place.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used Easter Sunday messages to praise Pakistan’s Christian community for its contributions to education, healthcare, defence and public life. The statements also renewed official promises on minority rights, interfaith harmony and equal citizenship.
At least 45 people have died and 105 have been injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with hundreds of houses damaged. Authorities are continuing relief work while warning that another spell of rain could worsen conditions in the coming days.
The FIA says it has arrested a Nadra official in Karachi after two Afghan nationals were found with allegedly illegal Pakistani identity documents. The case has revived concerns about internal abuse within the CNIC approval system and could lead to a wider crackdown on fraudulent documentation networks.
Six people have been killed in rain and wind-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab as Pakistan braces for a wider spell of severe weather through April 9. Authorities have issued flood, landslide and crop-damage warnings, with multiple provinces placed on alert.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a broad weather system bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across much of the country from April 5 to 9. Officials say the spell could threaten crops, disrupt travel and increase the risk of urban flooding and landslides.
Fresh PDMA figures show that rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have left 30 people dead and 85 injured, with children forming the largest share of fatalities. Homes, vehicles and local infrastructure have also suffered heavy damage across multiple districts.
Heavy rain hit Rawalpindi, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting traffic and daily activity across the city. The episode has renewed concern over weak drainage infrastructure and the city’s recurring vulnerability to urban flooding.
Pakistan has inducted PNS Khaibar, the second Milgem-class corvette, into its navy under a four-ship programme with Turkiye. The move strengthens maritime capability and highlights Islamabad’s focus on naval modernisation, sea-lane security and defence cooperation.
Pakistan has cancelled a planned increase in highway and motorway toll taxes after the recent fuel price shock. The move is meant to prevent additional pressure on commuters, transporters and supply chains already strained by costly petrol and diesel.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Islamabad and large parts of northern Pakistan, with the epicentre traced to Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. No major damage or casualties were immediately reported, but the widespread tremor renewed concerns about seismic readiness across the country.
