NEW DELHI – A Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, in what has become the deadliest aviation accident in over a decade. A report released Saturday by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) suggests the crash may have been caused by the fuel cutoff switches being […]
GAZA – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued a scathing condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling it “a graveyard of children and starving people” following the deaths of Palestinians near food distribution sites. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, expressed his outrage on Friday after Israeli forces killed […]
GHF Disputes UN Claims Over Civilian Deaths at Gaza Aid Sites GAZA/GENEVA – Tensions continue to rise over the delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) clashes with United Nations agencies over recent civilian deaths near aid distribution zones. According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least 798 […]
PESHAWAR – In a major step toward promoting secure and hassle-free tourism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism and Culture Authority has officially launched an Online Foreign Tourist Registration Portal aimed at streamlining the entry process for international visitors to the province. Dr. Abdul Samad, Secretary of KP Tourism, Culture, Archaeology & Museums, announced during a high-level […]
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an active monsoon spell across various parts of the country starting July 13, bringing with it the risk of urban flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms. In Karachi, sea breeze is expected to normalize by tomorrow (Saturday), with a drizzle likely during the morning and night hours. However, […]
Terrorist Attack Foiled in Lakki Marwat as Police and Forces Crush Cross-Border Threats LAKKI MARWAT / NORTH WAZIRISTAN – Security forces and local police successfully foiled two separate terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, showcasing Pakistan’s unwavering resolve against militancy. In the first incident, 10 to 12 armed terrorists attempted to storm the Gambila police station […]
Karachi Robbery Turned Fatal: Man Killed, Toddler Injured in Orangi Town KARACHI – A citizen was shot dead while a two-and-a-half-year-old child sustained injuries during a robbery in Karachi’s Orangi Town, police confirmed on Friday. The victim, identified as Jibran, was gunned down allegedly by a suspect also named Jibran during the incident. The suspect […]
He met with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security, counter-narcotics, and immigration matters. Minister Naqvi received a warm welcome at the UAE Ministry of Interior, where he was presented with a guard of honor. He was introduced to senior UAE […]
Lyari Building Collapse Kills 27; SBCA Officials Booked, Karachi Crackdown Announced KARACHI – A tragic building collapse in Lyari’s Baghdadi area has claimed the lives of 27 people, leaving four others injured, prompting a full-scale investigation and triggering a citywide crackdown on illegal constructions by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The FIR has been […]
NHTSA Probes Polestar Recall After Rear-View Camera Failures Persist WASHINGTON – U.S. auto safety regulators have launched a recall inquiry into Polestar after receiving over 100 complaints that a previously issued software fix failed to resolve rear-view camera malfunctions in certain vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar […]
