Gold Prices Climb as Silver Holds Steady KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw a noticeable uptick on Monday, with 10 grams of 24-karat gold rising by Rs 1,286 to Rs 306,670 from Rs 305,384. Similarly, 10 grams of 22-karat gold went up by Rs 1,179, reaching Rs 281,124 from Rs 279,945. Meanwhile, silver prices […]
Mediators Push for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza have so far fallen short, as the conflict stretches into its 23rd month and deepens a humanitarian crisis. A Palestinian official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the latest […]
“The (possible) presence of American companies in the region is worrying,” Pezeshkian said before departing on a pre-planned trip that also includes a visit to Belarus. “We will discuss it (with Armenian officials) and express our concerns,” he added, according to footage broadcast on state television. The land corridor, dubbed the “Trump Route for International […]
Amnesty Accuses Israel of Deliberate Starvation in Gaza Amnesty International has accused Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid the 22-month-long conflict, despite Israel’s tight control over aid entering the territory. In a recent report, the rights group cited testimonies from displaced Palestinians and medical workers who treated malnourished children, saying Israel […]
Zelensky Heads to Washington for Key Talks with Trump and European Leaders Washington, D.C. – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has consistently rejected giving up Ukrainian territory, is set to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and other international leaders will also attend. The […]
Hurricane Erin Becomes First Major Storm of 2025 Atlantic Season, Threatens Caribbean Islands The Atlantic hurricane season has kicked off with a powerful start as Hurricane Erin briefly reached catastrophic Category 5 strength before easing slightly. Forecasters say the storm is not expected to make landfall along its predicted path, but tropical storm warnings are […]
Roof Collapse in Swabi Amid Heavy Rain Leaves Several Injured SWABI – A roof collapsed in the Sarkoi Banda area of Gadoon following heavy rainfall, leaving multiple people seriously injured, rescue officials confirmed. The injured were swiftly transported to Bacha Khan Medical Complex in Shah Mansoor, Swabi, for treatment, according to 1122 rescue authorities. Since […]
People’s Party’s Nayyar Bukhari and Muslim League-Nawaz’s Senator Irfan Siddiqui and Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry declined to sign the declaration and walked out of the moot. “These are your demands, not ours, and we cannot endorse them,” Senator Siddiqui said. The APC statement demanded an end to the operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. […]
Two New Polio Cases Reported in Pakistan, Bringing 2025 Total to 21 ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has reported two new polio cases, one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the other in Sindh, health officials confirmed on Sunday. The latest cases involve a 72-month-old girl from Union Council Pattan in District Kohistan Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and a 21-month-old […]
Local Communities and Authorities Rescue Children Amid Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Sajikot, Pakistan – In a remarkable display of community spirit, residents in Sajikot successfully rescued school children trapped by rising floodwaters. At Topla School in the Galiyat region, hundreds of female students were stranded when floodwaters entered the school premises, prompting immediate rescue efforts. The […]
