KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an intensification of monsoon rains across various parts of the country starting on Monday. Light drizzle was reported in different areas of Karachi overnight, while heavy downpours in Dera Ismail Khan inundated low-lying areas. According to the Met Office, rainfall is expected in Karachi and other parts … Read more
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Ahead of a key meeting in Washington, US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept a deal aimed at ending the conflict with Russia. Speaking a day before Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House, Trump asserted that the war could be brought to a swift conclusion if Ukraine agrees … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has launched the Prime Minister Laptop Loan Scheme 2025, a flagship initiative designed to equip young Pakistanis with essential technology and reduce the digital divide. The program provides laptops through easy, interest-free installment plans, making devices more accessible to students, freelancers, and emerging entrepreneurs who struggle with rising technology costs. … Read more
More than 40 people are feared missing after a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, authorities confirmed Sunday. The boat was en route to the Goronyo Market when it overturned, with early reports suggesting that overloading may have contributed to the tragedy — a frequent cause of such incidents in … Read more
At least 57 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since the early hours of this morning, including 38 starving people seeking aid. Hamas has slammed Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, calling talk of shelter provision and humanitarian aid “blatant deception”. The Palestinian Health Ministry says 11 more people have died of … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives caused by devastating flash floods in Pakistan and India, assuring that the UN stands ready to extend assistance if sought. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, the Secretary-General conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for a collective response from citizens to climate change through the advancement of the ‘Green Pakistan Programme’, as erratic climatic patterns were bringing disasters to the country, most recently in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where flash floods triggered by cloudbursts caused heavy losses. “At … Read more
Gaza: At least 21 Palestinians were killed and several others injured after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in southern Gaza. According to the Palestinian ministry of health, most of the victims were reported to be civilians, including women and children. The ministry stated that a total of 1,924 Palestinians seeking … Read more
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for Hajj has been extended by one day. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, applicants can now submit their forms at designated banks until Monday, August 18. The ministry shared that interest in the government Hajj scheme has remained strong this … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The death toll from floods and heavy rains across the country has risen to 335, while the Pakistan Army has intensified relief operations in the affected areas. According to independent reports, 335 people have lost their lives and 160 others have been injured so far. The victims include 275 men, 29 women, and 21 … Read more
Lahore: A controversial transgender event held in Lahore, reportedly with an official permit, has triggered strong criticism on social media after videos of the gathering went viral. The leaked clips, showing performances that many online users called “objectionable,” quickly spread across different platforms, sparking outrage and demands for action against the organizers. Critics argued that … Read more
