Fact-Check: Viral flood and mudslide video misattributed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir
In the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding across northern Pakistan, a viral video of a massive mudslide has been widely circulated on social media. Users and even some media outlets misattributed the clip to different regions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (POK). However, a closer investigation reveals the footage is actually from […]
670 dead, 25,000 rescued after floods: NDMA chairman
At least 670 people have lost their lives and more than 1,000 others have been injured as relentless monsoon rains and flash floods continue to devastate parts of Pakistan, government officials confirmed on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, accompanied by DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry and NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam […]
Chinese FM to visit Pakistan on August 21
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to arrive in Islamabad on August 21st for a crucial two-day visit, according to a statement from the Foreign Office. The trip, following a stop in New Delhi, signals the deepening strategic partnership between China and Pakistan and aims to address a range of bilateral and international issues. […]
Kohat Police arrest two terrorist facilitators in major counter-terrorism operation
Kohat police announced a significant breakthrough in their counter-terrorism efforts with the arrest of two key operatives working for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The suspects, identified as brothers and serving police officers, were apprehended following a meticulous investigation. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Abbas Majid, along with DPO Dr. Zahid Ullah and SP CTD Saadat Khan, […]
NDMA issues travel advisory ahead of new rain spell
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a travel advisory warning of potential road closures due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flash floods and landslides. The advisory, issued August 19, 2025, urges tourists to avoid travel to Gilgit-Baltistan, Malakand Division, and Kohistan areas. The NDMA anticipates two more monsoon rain spells, exacerbating the already perilous […]