Azadi Train Departs on Independence Day Journey Across Sindh KARACHI — Pakistan Railways has launched a special “Azadi Train” carrying more than 100 passengers to mark the country’s Independence Day celebrations. The train set off on its journey from Karachi and will return on August 14. The route will take the train through Karachi, Hyderabad, […]
Tribunal Fines Flour Mills Association Rs35m for Price-Fixing ISLAMABAD — The Competition Appellate Tribunal has ordered the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) to pay an Rs35 million fine to the national exchequer, following findings of anti-competitive practices. The penalty, announced in a press release on Tuesday, comes after the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) investigated […]
Grok AI Faces Brief Suspension Amid Gaza Comment Controversy Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, was briefly suspended from X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, sparking a fresh wave of debate over free speech and misinformation on the platform. No official reason was given for the suspension. When reinstated, Grok returned with a tongue-in-cheek post: “Zup beaches, […]
Powerful Typhoon Podul Slams Taiwan With Fierce Winds, Torrential Rains TAIPEI — Taiwan is bracing for the full force of Typhoon Podul, which is packing winds of 155 km/h (96 mph) at its centre and continuing to strengthen, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecasters say the storm is expected to make landfall in […]
Russian Forces Push Near Dobropillia as Trump, Putin Prepare for Alaska Summit In one of the largest offensives of the year, Russian troops have advanced toward the coal-mining town of Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine, part of Moscow’s push to seize full control of the Donetsk region. Ukraine’s military says it has deployed reserve units and […]
South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Jailed Amid Bribery and Fraud Probe SEOUL — Former South Korean first lady Kim has been taken into custody, becoming the nation’s first ex-presidential spouse to be arrested. She now joins her husband, ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, in detention as he faces trial on insurrection charges following his […]
NA to Decide on Sheikh Waqas Akram’s Seat Today ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly will meet today at 11 a.m., with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presiding, to take up a 16-point agenda that includes a motion to declare Sheikh Waqas Akram’s seat vacant. The motion, to be moved by government lawmaker Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, will formally […]
Karachi: SSGC Cancels Independence Day Gas Shutdown in District West KARACHI — The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has withdrawn its earlier announcement of a day-long gas shutdown in Karachi’s District West, scheduled for August 14. The suspension, initially planned from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., was set to affect several areas, including Haroonabad SITE […]
Pakistan, U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to Counterterrorism Amid New BLA Designations ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms, following the U.S. designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The announcement came a day after […]
“You threaten to stop our water. If you attempt such a move, Pakistan will teach you a lesson you will never forget,” the Prime Minister said while addressing an event in Islamabad marking International Youth Day. He emphasized that water was Pakistan’s lifeline and that the country would not compromise on its rights under international […]
