The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a detailed report highlighting the damages caused by monsoon rains across Pakistan from June 26 to July 14. According to the report, 111 people have lost their lives, and 212 others have been injured nationwide. The majority of fatalities were caused by
Unknown assailants opened fire near the Khar Tehsil headquarters in Bajaur, killing Maulana Khan Zeb, a senior leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), along with another individual. The attack also left three of his companions injured, according to District Police Officer (DPO) Waqas Rafiq. Maulana Khan Zeb was reportedly
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday strongly denounced a coordinated misinformation campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir. “I have categorically stated that there has been no discussion, nor does any such idea exist, about the President
Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, says her sons are being threatened with arrest if they travel to Pakistan to meet their father. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she said that her children – Qasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan – are not allowed to speak to
The brother of late actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali, whose body was discovered earlier this week in an apartment in DHA Phase-VI, has arrived in Karachi on Thursday to claim her remains, according to South DIG Syed Asad Raza. DIG Raza confirmed that Naveed Asghar, the deceased’s brother,
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir presided over the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) today, according to the Pakistani military's media wing. The forum commenced with offering prayers for the martyrs of recent terrorist attacks, attributed to Indian-sponsored proxies. The forum reviewed recent
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the *deaths of 20 children* at the *District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Pakpattan*, following allegations of negligence and critical oxygen shortages in the facility’s children’s ward. Committee Formed to Investigate Incident On Monday, the *Commissioner of Sahiwal* ordered an inquiry into the
Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are expected to increase by up to Rs5 per liter starting July 1, according to official sources familiar with the matter. The anticipated price hike comes as part of a broader fiscal adjustment, which includes the implementation of a new carbon levy and the
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon clarified on Monday that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is not presently evaluating any proposal to join the federal government. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Memon stated that no official offer had been extended by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding PPP’
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called on India to review its “hostile and misguided” approach toward Pakistan, asserting that unilateral actions and aggression will not be accepted by Islamabad. Speaking at the 52nd Foundation Day of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Dar emphasized Pakistan’
Pakistan’s benchmark KSE‑100 index soared more than 5,000 points during intraday trading on Tuesday, fueled by investor hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East. Market Surge & Sector Momentum At around 10:40 a.m., the index climbed to *121,220.80, marking a **5,053‑
The Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), the world’s premier genomics research centre, is set to partner with Pakistan to train emerging scientists and elevate health technology capabilities. The announcement followed a visit by Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), to BGI’s headquarters
Pakistan’s Additional Secretary for Asia-Pacific, Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, and China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Sun Weidong, held a significant bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming. The discussion reaffirmed the enduring vitality of the Pakistan-China *All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership* amid evolving
A high-level Pakistani agricultural delegation recently completed a week-long visit to Henan Province, China, aiming to strengthen cooperation in agricultural science, education, and technology under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. The delegation explored innovative farming practices and signed a key scientific cooperation agreement to support Gwadar’s agricultural development.
Pakistan’s pavilion at the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming has drawn significant attention, showcasing a diverse range of local products such as fresh fruits, pink Himalayan salt, handicrafts, and precious stones. The event highlighted the growing trade ties between Pakistan and China, supported by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered its reserved verdict in the high-profile case concerning the seniority and transfer of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, declaring that judicial transfers are not unconstitutional. The five-member constitutional bench announced the decision with a 3-2 majority. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Shahid Bilal, and
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Iran in a phone call, the Kremlin said, adding that both leaders called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. “Both sides adhere to identical approaches, strongly condemn Israel’s actions,” Kremlin aide
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met with President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, at the White House, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Thursday. The high-level engagement was scheduled at the Cabinet Room over Luncheon followed
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed pleas filed against the transfer of judges from three high courts to the Islamabad High Court and termed them as being constitutional while ruling that Justice Sarfraz Dogar can continue to work as IHC’s acting chief justice. The verdict was announced by Justice