Tue, 21-Oct-2025

NDMA: 900 people dead, Thousands of villages underwater as monsoon ends

NDMA: 900 people dead, Thousands of villages underwater as monsoon ends

ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik has said that the monsoon season is coming to an end, but thousands of villages are still underwater, and 900 people have lost their lives due to floods and rains. Speaking at a joint press conference with Federal Minister Musadik Malik, he warned … Read more

Doha attack victims buried with honors, Emir of Qatar joins funeral

Doha attack victims buried with honors, Emir of Qatar joins funeral

Doha: The city of Doha bid an emotional farewell to the martyrs killed in the recent attack, as they were laid to rest with state honors. The Emir of Qatar attended their funeral prayers, which were held at Doha’s main grand mosque. Top government officials, relatives of the victims, and a large number of citizens … Read more

SBP reserves cross $14.3 Billion mark

SBP reserves cross $14.3 Billion mark

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported an increase in the country’s foreign exchange reserves during the week ending on September 5. According to the central bank, Pakistan’s total foreign reserves rose by $214 million, reaching $19.68 billion. The SBP’s own reserves climbed by $338 million to $14.33 billion, showing positive momentum. However, commercial banks’ … Read more

No risk to Malir stream power tower, Says K-Electric

No risk to Malir stream power tower, Says K-Electric

Karachi: K-Electric has dismissed social media claims about a damaged high-voltage transmission tower in the Malir stream, confirming that the structure is completely safe and stable. A KE spokesperson said the company conducted a safety inspection after the tower was identified in viral videos. The inspection confirmed that the tower remains structurally sound and poses … Read more

Murad Ali Shah takes notice of severe traffic jams on Korangi, Karachi roads

Murad Ali Shah takes notice of severe traffic jams on Korangi, Karachi roads

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the severe traffic jams on routes leading to Korangi and directed city officials to take urgent action to ease the chaos. According to sources, the chief minister expressed anger over the worsening gridlock at Qayyumabad, Korangi, Jam Sadiq Bridge, and nearby areas. He said … Read more

Monsoon Rains: Stable Power Supply Underscores KE’s Network Stability, Preparedness

KARACHI: K-Electric’s (KE) network across the generation, distribution, and transmission segments stood tall against moderate to heavy showers that lashed Karachi over the course of this week, underscoring the stability of the network and preparedness of the utility. Despite waterlogging and urban flooding in several areas, KE’s 2,100-plus feeder network showed its resilience, with fewer … Read more

Domestic Gas connections restored after 8 Years

Domestic Gas connections restored after 8 Years

SNGPL has lifted the 8-year ban on domestic gas connections, allowing households to apply for new connections once again. According to officials, the new connections will be provided through imported RLNG, which is about 35% cheaper than LPG. The security deposit for each new connection has been set at Rs. 20,000. The connection fee will … Read more

Mayor: KMC to begin repairing rain-damaged roads on Sunday

Mayor: KMC to begin repairing rain-damaged roads on Sunday

Karachi: Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the KMC will commence repairs to rain-damaged roads across the city starting from Sunday. Speaking to the media, Wahab said that repair work will begin on 106 KMC roads that were damaged during recent rains. He noted that some people had criticized the condition of Shahrah-e-Bhutto and the … Read more

Spotify enters new tech era with lossless listening

Spotify enters new tech era with lossless listening

Spotify has officially launched Lossless Listening, a new feature offering users access to high-resolution audio streaming for a more authentic and studio-quality sound experience. What is Lossless Audio? Unlike lossy formats (like MP3 or AAC) that discard some audio data during compression, lossless audio retains all the original recording details. As Spotify Studios producer and … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives warm welcome in Doha on one-day visit to Qatar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives warm welcome in Doha on one-day visit to Qatar

Doha: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on a one-day official visit to Qatar, where he was warmly received at the airport by Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman bin Hassan Al Thani.

The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level Pakistani delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In the meeting, the Prime Minister will express Pakistan’s solidarity with Qatar and its people after the recent Israel’s airstrike in Doha.

The Prime Minister will also highlight the historic, brotherly, and deeply rooted relations between Pakistan and Qatar, based on shared beliefs and values. He will reaffirm Pakistan’s continued support for Qatar during challenging times and in the future.

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At least 14 dead as flash floods ravage Bali and East Nusa Tenggara

At least 14 dead as flash floods ravage Bali and East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesia: At least 14 people have been confirmed dead following flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara earlier this week, according to Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The severe weather began Monday, causing rivers to overflow and inundate at least 120 neighborhoods across nine districts on Bali. … Read more

New York city marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

New York city marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

New York: The New York City commemorates the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks — a day that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people and profoundly altered the course of American history. Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the annual memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, where … Read more

Indian Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking cancellation of India vs Pakistan clash

Indian Supreme Court refuses to hear plea seeking cancellation of India vs Pakistan clash

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a petition seeking the cancellation of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match scheduled in the Asia Cup 2025. During the hearing, the bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi questioned the urgency of the plea, remarking, “It’s just a match, let it … Read more

Charlie Kirk, Trump ally, shot and killed with manhunt underway

Charlie Kirk, Trump ally, shot and killed with manhunt underway

Washington: American conservative analyst Charlie Kirk has been killed in an assassination attempt. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Charlie Kirk’s death, stating that no one understood the mindset of American youth better than Kirk. He announced that flags across the U.S. would be flown at half-mast until Sunday. Kirk had been critically injured in a … Read more

Boats capsize during flood relief operations in Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur: 3 children dead, 9 missing

Boats capsize during flood relief operations in Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur: 3 children dead, 9 missing

Lahore/Multan/Bahawalpur: The flood situation in Punjab continues to worsen, as rescue boats capsized during relief operations in Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least three children and leaving nine individuals missing. According to rescue sources, the boats were being used to transport relief goods and evacuate people from flood-affected areas. … Read more

77th death anniversary of Jinnah

77th death anniversary of Jinnah

The 77th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, is being observed across the country today with deep reverence and respect. The day began with special prayers in mosques for the eternal peace of Quaid-e-Azam’s soul, along with supplications for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity. Various seminars, exhibitions are being … Read more

PM Shehbaz flies to Qatar in show of solidarity after Israel’s airstrike in Doha

PM Shehbaz flies to Qatar in show of solidarity after Israel’s airstrike in Doha

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Qatar on Thursday to express solidarity and reinforce regional unity after the recent  Israel’s airstrike in Doha. According to a press release by the Foreign Office (FO), the prime minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The … Read more

Karachi faces traffic gridlock and displacement after days of rain

Karachi faces traffic gridlock and displacement after days of rain

KARACHI: Karachi experienced light showers once again on Thursday morning, extending the city’s streak of monsoon rains into a fourth consecutive day. Despite the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirming that the monsoon system has now weakened and shifted inland as a low-pressure area, overcast skies and intermittent rainfall continue to disrupt daily life across the … Read more

19 Khwarij killed in 3 separate engagements in KPK, ISPR

19 Khwarij killed in 3 separate engagements in KPK, ISPR

Rawalpindi: Security forces conducted three separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 9 and 10, eliminating a total of 19 foreign terrorists, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations were aimed at eradicating anti-state elements and ensuring the safety and security of the civilian population. According to t ISPR, the first major … Read more