Karachi Faces Heavy Rainfall; K-Electric Warns of Electrical Hazards KARACHI – As heavy monsoon showers continue to batter Karachi, K-Electric has issued warnings over the unsafe use of electrical equipment during rainy conditions. A spokesperson for the power utility emphasized that operating devices like water pumps in standing water can be extremely dangerous. Residents have […]
Monsoon Rains Raise Rawal Dam Water Level, Authorities Prepare for Spillway Release ISLAMABAD – The ongoing monsoon rains have pushed the water level of Rawal Dam to 1,750 feet as of this morning. In response, authorities plan to open the dam’s spillways under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Nilore. Rescue, security, and medical teams have […]
SC Hearing on Imran Khan’s Bail Adjourned, Documents to Be Reviewed ISLAMABAD – During today’s hearing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail appeals, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi noted that some documents had been submitted only a day earlier, leaving him insufficient time to review them. Counsel Salman Safdar, representing Khan, clarified that the documents […]
Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ISLAMABAD – Residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced sudden tremors on Monday, causing panic and fear among the population. Cities reporting the tremors include Abbottabad, Mansehra, Mingora, Chitral, Swat, Battagram, Malakand, Haripur, and Khanpur. Many people rushed out of their homes […]
According to the report, Saadi Town received the highest rainfall with 35.8 millimeters, followed by Gulshan-e-Maimar with 33.3 millimeters and Nazimabad with 26 millimeters. In Surjani Town, 12.4 millimeters of rainfall was recorded, while PAF Base Masroor saw 11 millimeters. Other areas of Karachi also witnessed moderate to light showers: Korangi received 4.6 millimeters, University […]
New Horror Film ‘The Good Boy’ Puts Man’s Best Friend at the Center of the Fright A brave little dog takes the spotlight in the newly released trailer for The Good Boy, a horror film that flips the traditional scare story by showing events through a canine’s eyes. The clip captures a pup brimming with […]
According to UK media outlets, BBC was set to air ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ today, August 18; however, it was removed from the schedule without any reason provided. While a BBC spokeswoman confirmed the development, she fell short of providing the reason for the decision. “The film has moved in the schedules, and we’ll confirm […]
SoftBank Invests in Intel, Offering Lifeline to Struggling U.S. Chipmaker In a major vote of confidence for Intel, SoftBank announced on Monday that it is making an equity investment in the once-iconic U.S. chipmaker. The move comes as Intel continues to face challenges in the fast-growing artificial intelligence chip market, after years of management missteps […]
PCB Restructures Contracts, Babar and Rizwan Move to Category B ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a major shake-up in its central contract structure, placing players into Categories B, C, and D, and scrapping the long-standing Category A reserved for top performers. As a result, star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad […]
Pakistan Aims to Reduce Debt, Curb Inflation, and Boost Growth by 2028 ISLAMABAD – The Finance Ministry has unveiled ambitious plans to ease Pakistan’s debt burden, control inflation, and stimulate economic growth over the next five years. According to the Medium-Term Debt Strategy, the government aims to reduce public debt from the current 66 percent […]
