KARACHI: Karachi is facing a severe water crisis as repeated power outages and cable faults caused by K-Electric have crippled pumping operations, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) confirmed on Thursday. According to a KW\&SC spokesperson, major pumping stations at Dhabeji, Pipri, and Hub have been shut down due to persistent electricity failures. Several … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to leaders of various political parties, assuring them of the federal government’s full cooperation and institutional support in tackling the devastation caused by heavy monsoon rains and urban flooding. In a telephone call to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the prime minister expressed deep sorrow … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Syed Mustafa Kamal, inaugurated the newly developed MDCAT Question Bank at the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) headquarters on Thursday. PMDC President Prof Dr Rizwan Taj, along with the Registrar and the Examination Team, briefed the Minister on preparations for the MDCAT 2025. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that there are currently no plans to build a cricket stadium in Islamabad. He stated that while the construction of a cricket stadium is not on the immediate agenda, the city will see the development of 25 cricket grounds and 25 football grounds. Randhawa … Read more
QUETTA: Mobile internet services began restoring in Quetta on Thursday after remaining suspended for 16 days, following orders of the Balochistan High Court(BHC). A BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmed Halimi heard a constitutional petition against the suspension of mobile internet services, during which relevant officials appeared before the … Read more
CAIRO, EGYPT: A popular TikToker known online as “Yasmeen” in Egypt has turned out to be an 18-year-old male student, Arab media reported. The individual, who gained fame by posting videos while posing as a young woman, had been deceiving viewers by disguising himself as female. According to Egyptian authorities, police received complaints about inappropriate … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday has clarified that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) did not speak of any apology during his visit to Brussels. Speaking to the media after an event in the federal capital, the DG ISPR stressed that those involved in the May … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday approved bail for Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf’s founding chairman in eight cases linked to the May 9 riots. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi granted the relief. Earlier, the composition of the bench was altered, with Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi replacing Justice Miangul Hassan … Read more
KARACHI: A video showing a child being electrocuted by an electric pole near Shafiq Mor in New Karachi has gone viral on social media following the recent spell of rain in the city. The footage shows locals using a wooden stick to pull away the 10-year-old boy, who was in contact with the pole. He … Read more
SWABI: At least 42 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents and a devastating cloudburst in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swabi district. According to officials, the village of Dalori Bala was the worst hit, where a cloudburst a few days ago destroyed 17 houses. As a result, 40 people were trapped under the debris. Deputy Commissioner … Read more
Sacramento: In a landmark move, the California State Senate has unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions of the Pakistani-American community toward strengthening Pakistan–U.S. relations and enriching California’s economy, culture, and society. The resolution was introduced by Senator Melissa Hurtado, the youngest elected female member of the California Senate and Chair of the Senate … Read more
KARACHI: A fresh spell of rain is expected to develop over Karachi after 12 p.m on Thursday, likely bringing heavy downpours accompanied by thunder and lightning. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) spokesperson, Anjum Nazir Zigham, the new weather system is forecast to trigger thundershowers across the city from noon onwards. The rain is … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: A senior Pakistani diplomat has called for addressing terrorism without “double standards and political agenda” as he drew attention to the brutal oppression in Indian occupied Kashmir and Palestine, stressing: “Occupation cannot be dressed up as counter-terrorism.” “We must clearly distinguish between terrorism and the legitimate struggle of peoples against foreign occupation and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid glowing tributes to the martyrs and survivors of terrorism, reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to defeating the menace in all its forms. In his message on the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Prime Minister said Pakistan stood in solidarity with victims … Read more
Sahir Lodhi, who is an anchor, radio host, and businessman, has been part of the media industry for many years and enjoys a loyal fan following. Recently, he has gone viral on social media with his “Jee Bhai” videos, which people love for their unique style. View this post on Instagram A post … Read more
The Punjab government has restored the old pension rules, allowing widows and unmarried daughters of deceased government employees to once again receive a family pension for life. Last year, the law had been changed to limit family pensions to 10 years after an employee’s death, but that decision has now been reversed through a new … Read more
Field Marshal General Asim Munir has been described as an increasingly influential figure in shaping Pakistan’s strategic relations with the United States and redefining the broader political and security landscape of South Asia, according to a recent article by The Washington Times. The article notes that strained ties between US President Donald Trump and Indian … Read more
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that Saidpur Village in Islamabad will be developed into an international-standard tourist and commercial hub, complete with modern facilities for visitors. Following his directions, authorities have launched a large-scale operation against illegal constructions and encroachments in the model village. Several buildings that had been occupied for years without rent … Read more
