Fierce battles, accompanied by airstrikes and heavy artillery fire, are taking place in Gaza City’s outer neighborhoods as Israel attempts to occupy the city, Israeli media reported. Intense fighting is reported as Israeli forces try to advance into the area. Israeli media described the fighting as one of the most serious since Oct. 7, 2023. […]
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Purchases WASHINGTON / NEW DELHI – The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on a range of Indian imports this week, targeting New Delhi’s large-scale purchases of Russian oil. The move is part of Washington’s broader effort to pressure Moscow into ending its war […]
Deadly Protests Erupt Across Indonesia After Police Vehicle Hits Gig Driver JAKARTA, Indonesia – Protests erupted in several major cities across Indonesia on Friday, sparked by widespread outrage after a motorcycle gig driver, Affan Kuniawan, was reportedly run over by a police tactical vehicle during earlier demonstrations over low wages and perceived lavish perks for […]
Punjab Introduces New Academic Calendar for Schools Based on Climate Zones Punjab’s education authorities have unveiled a new academic calendar aimed at aligning school schedules with the province’s diverse climatic conditions, ensuring both effective learning and the well-being of students. Under the new policy, the academic year will be divided into two semesters — Spring […]
Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
Sindh’s senior minister has said that the Sindh government has become active to tackle the likely flood situation. He said the clock control room has been established, and emergency contact numbers have been issued. “We are ready to tackle any flood contingency,” he said. He said provincial ministers and government machinery have been deployed in […]
Islamabad High Court Revises Bench Roster, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Case Transferred ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced a revised roster of benches, set to take effect from September 1, under which nine judges will preside over single benches while five division benches will also hear cases. According to the notification, Justice Babar […]
Man Killed in Police Encounter After Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter ISLAMABAD – A man suspected of killing four people, including his wife and daughter, was shot dead in a police encounter after a brief chase, officials said. According to SP Cantt Captain (R) Qazi Ali Raza, the suspect, identified as Imran, also known as […]
Pakistan Secures US Approval for Seafood Exports, Eyes $600 Million Market ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has received a major boost in its seafood sector after securing a U.S. permit that recognizes the country’s fisheries meet international quality standards. The approval ensures that Pakistani seafood can continue to flow uninterrupted to one of the world’s most significant […]
Punjab, Sindh Brace as Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD / SINDH / PUNJAB: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah, visited the provincial flood control room today to assess the ongoing flood situation. During the visit, officials briefed him on relief measures, confirming that tents, blankets, rescue boats, and other essential supplies are […]
