Israel, Syria in Talks After Assad’s Fall, Troop Moves in Golan Heights Tel Aviv/Damascus – Tensions are shifting in the region after Islamist-led forces toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, prompting Israel to deploy troops along the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The zone has separated Syrian and Israeli forces since […]
Strong Quake Strikes Near Russia’s Kamchatka, No Tsunami Risk A powerful earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, but officials confirmed there was no threat of a tsunami. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit about 111 kilometers (69 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional administrative center, at a depth of […]
Court Hands Over Case Documents to Accused in Sana Yousuf Murder Trial Islamabad – Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka on Saturday presided over the hearing of the murder case of TikToker Sana Yousuf. During the proceedings, police produced the accused, Umar Hayat, before the court. The court provided Hayat with copies of […]
Karachi Braces for Next Monsoon Spell Within Five Days Karachi is set to remain hot and humid over the coming days, with the next spell of monsoon rains expected to arrive within five days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office reported that sea breezes have resumed, with southwesterly winds blowing through […]
COAS Visits Flood-Hit Kasur, Multan, Reviews Relief Efforts Kasur/Multan – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited flood-affected areas in Kasur and Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan, on Saturday to assess the situation and oversee ongoing relief operations. According to the military’s media wing, the Army Chief was briefed on rescue and relief […]
According to reports, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters to review the plan. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry also attended the meeting. Naqvi directed officials to identify suitable land in the capital for the new headquarters. He also asked for a master plan to be […]
PIA has officially declared regarding flight suspension in a recent announcement. According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline is executing a three-week technical inspection of its two long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft. The inspection includes the replacement of main components, a process considered essential every ten years to ensure passengers’ safety and compliance with international aviation […]
Floods Sweep Through Punjab, Thousands Displaced as India Releases Water into Sutlej Punjab is grappling with severe flooding as multiple settlements, including Kacha Mianwali, Kacha Mandri, Miran Pur, Kacha Chohan, and Dera Dildar, remain submerged. The deluge has destroyed thousands of acres of cotton, moong, and other crops, leaving residents struggling to cope with the […]
Sindh Accelerates Digital Property Transfers and Expands NADRA Services Karachi – In a major move toward digital governance, the Sindh government has announced plans to streamline property transfers and expand NADRA services across the province. The decision follows a high-level meeting between Chief Secretary Sindh, Dr. Asif Haider Shah, and a delegation from the National […]
Pakistan Moves to Strengthen Digital Economy, IT, and Telecom Reforms Islamabad – The government held a high-level session aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and attracting strategic investments to boost the country’s digital economy. The meeting also focused on advancing IT and telecom reforms to align with global best practices. Finance Minister Muhammad […]