3 h. ago British HC empowers Pakistani media amid monsoon devastation

As Pakistan grapples with deadly monsoon floods and a projected $1.2 trillion cost of climate inaction, the British High Commission has launched a nationwide climate journalism training initiative to empower media professionals to drive awareness and action. The training will spotlight the crucial role journalists play in encouraging climate action. Journalists can spotlight climate change […]

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3 h. ago 25 children, driver injured after school van plunges into ravine in AJK

MUZAFFARABAD: At least 25 schoolchildren and a driver were injured when a van plunged into a gorge near Chikar hill station in the Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to the AJK police, the injured were promptly shifted to the DHQ Hospital Hattian Bala and Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Chikar. Superintendent Police […]

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6 h. ago Hajj 2026: Over 200,000 Pakistanis registered as deadline approaches

More than 200,000 Pakistanis have already registered for Hajj 2026, as confirmed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. With the registration deadline set for tomorrow, officials have urged all aspiring pilgrims to complete the process in time to be considered eligible. A spokesperson from the ministry explained that the registration is mandatory and can be […]

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6 h. ago Chinese premier calls for commitment to building open world economy

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for commitment to building an open world economy, and stressed the importance of opposing unilateralism and protectionism. When addressing the plenary sessions of the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday and Monday, Li stressed the need to maintain stability and smoothness of industrial and supply chains. The […]

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6 h. ago Actor Humaira Asghar dies in isolation – Body found after weeks

Popular Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Tuesday. The 32-year-old artist had been missing from public view for weeks. Her body was recovered from a rented flat in Ittehad Commercial Area, Phase VI, by Gizri police. The police said they arrived […]

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9 h. ago Deadly protests rock Kenya as tensions rise over police brutality

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as Kenyan police clashed with demonstrators during anti-government protests in Nairobi and other cities. The protests marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, but this year’s unrest was fueled by public outrage over the recent death of blogger Albert Ojwang […]

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10 h. ago Sheikha Asma’s epic climb earns her Pakistan’s highest tourism honor

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani as Pakistan’s brand ambassador for mountain tourism. The announcement came after her successful summit of Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. The mountain, located in Gilgit-Baltistan, is known for its extreme difficulty and deadly conditions. In a post on X, the […]

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10 h. ago 29 students, driver injured as school van falls off road in AJK

Muzaffarabad – A school van carrying students home in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) fell off a mountain road on Tuesday, injuring at least 29 children and the driver, police confirmed. The accident occurred near Tambryal Mor, close to Chikar, a hill station in Jhelum Valley, about 46 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. According to Senior Superintendent […]

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10 h. ago Red sea on edge as Houthis attack ships after vessel sinking

DUBAI – Tensions escalated in the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a fresh attack on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, just a day after sinking another vessel. The latest assault on the Greek-owned Eternity C left two crew members injured and two missing, raising fears of renewed threats to global shipping routes. According to […]

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11 h. ago Sindh govt forms inquiry committee after deadly Lyari building collapse

KARACHI – The Sindh government has formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic collapse of a residential building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area that claimed 27 lives. The decision comes amid growing public concern over unsafe structures in the city. According to the official notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Karachi Commissioner […]

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11 h. ago US to boost Ukraine’s defense with additional weapons, Trump says

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will send more weapons to Ukraine, focusing mainly on defensive systems. This move aims to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to protect itself from intensified Russian military advances and airstrikes. Trump highlighted the urgency by stating, “They’re getting hit very hard now.” Previously, the US had […]

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12 h. ago Texas Flash Floods Leave Over 100 Dead, With Search for Missing Ongoing

More than 100 people have been killed by flash floods in Texas, with several still missing, including girls from a summer camp. The floods, which struck over the Fourth of July weekend, wreaked havoc along the Guadalupe River near San Antonio, sparking a massive search-and-rescue operation. Authorities are facing tough questions about preparedness and the […]

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13 h. ago Hasan Ali left out of Bangladesh T20Is despite impressive form in England

Pakistan’s star pacer Hasan Ali has not been included in the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, but his omission is not due to poor form or injury. Instead, the 31-year-old is currently focused on his county cricket commitments in England, where he’s performing exceptionally well in the 2025 Vitality Blast for Warwickshire. […]

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14 h. ago Fire at Cairo telecom building disrupts services, injures 14

A major fire broke out at a telecommunications facility in central Cairo on Monday, injuring at least 14 people and causing widespread service disruptions across the capital, according to Egypt’s health ministry. The blaze started in one of the equipment rooms of the Ramses switchboard, operated by the Egyptian Telecommunications Company. Authorities quickly cut power […]

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15 h. ago Iran’s president claims Israel tried to assassinate him during recent war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during last month’s 12-day conflict, which saw deadly strikes between the two nations. In an interview with U.S. media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said Israeli forces tried to bomb the location of a meeting he was attending, but the attempt failed. He made […]

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15 h. ago Netanyahu nominates Trump for nobel peace prize after Iran strike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. During a celebratory dinner at the White House, Netanyahu handed Trump the nomination letter, praising his role in leading joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump, visibly pleased, responded by saying, “Coming from you in particular, […]

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33 h. ago Shifa International Hospital ‘Cashes in on Dead’, causing outrage online

ISLAMABAD – A healthcare horror rocked Pakistani capital as Shifa International Hospital is at the center of controversy after it

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33 h. ago Is Shifa International Hospital Islamabad Cashing in on the Dead?

ISLAMABAD – A healthcare horror rocked Pakistani capital as Shifa International Hospital is accused of charging Rs700,000 to keep a

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33 h. ago ‘Israel tried to kill me but failed,’ says Iranian President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has alleged that Israel made an unsuccessful attempt on his life during a recent period of heightened military tensions between the two countries. In an exclusive interview with former U.S. television host Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian was asked whether he believed Israel had tried to assassinate him. “Yes,” he replied. “They tried, […]

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34 h. ago Tragedy in Gaza: Clinic shelter turns into deadly strike target

GAZA CITY — At least 12 Palestinians were killed Monday during Israeli military operations in Gaza, including six people struck in an airstrike on the Al-Rimal clinic, which serves as a shelter for hundreds displaced by over 21 months of ongoing conflict, officials said. The Al-Rimal clinic, located in Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood, was hit […]

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