Chikungunya Poses Global Threat as Cases Surge Across Continents GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a rapid global surge in chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, which now threatens an estimated 5.6 billion people across 119 countries. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, WHO medical officer Diana Rojas Alvarez warned that the […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as the “largest TRADE DEAL in history” with Japan, reducing tariffs on Japanese goods to 15%, down from a previously proposed 25%. The deal comes as the White House rushes to finalize key trade agreements ahead of a looming August 1 deadline for higher levies. […]
Gaza is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis as starvation and ongoing military strikes devastate the population of over two million people. Medical officials and aid agencies report rising child deaths from malnutrition and increasingly dire conditions across the territory. Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of Gaza’s Al-Shifa Medical Complex, revealed that 21 children have already […]
The step has been taken on account of a comprehensive crackdown on fraudulent nationality claims. According to the new rules issued on July 10, the individuals whose citizenship was acquired through dependency have to contact their countries’ embassies to get valid passports or authentic travel documents. These documents are imperative to qualify for legal residency […]
Fire Erupts on Air India Plane Amid Rising Safety Concerns NEW DELHI – A fire broke out in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) of an Air India aircraft as it arrived at the gate on Tuesday, marking the latest in a troubling series of safety incidents involving the airline. According to an official statement from […]
Light Rain, Cloudy Skies Bring Relief to Karachi; PMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Northern Regions Light rainfall and drizzling were reported in several parts of Karachi on Wednesday morning, including Lyari, Mauripur, Clifton, Baldia Town, and various areas of the Malir district. Localities such as Landhi, Korangi, and Shah Faisal Colony also experienced rainfall […]
The NDMA in an update shared that a total of 242 people have died in incidents linked to nearly a month of heavy monsoon rains in the country started on June 26. “Since June 26 up to July 22, 242 people have lost their lives, including children and women,” the national disaster management agency said […]
Pakistan Accuses India of State-Sponsored Terrorism at UN Security Council UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, strongly rebuked India for its allegations during a heated UN Security Council session on Tuesday. He accused New Delhi of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan and violating international norms. “It is India which […]
As per details, various parts of the city, including Muslim Town, Garden Town, Ichhra, Wahdat Road, Rehmanpura, Iqbal Town, Shadman, and Shah Jamal, experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to declare an emergency to deal with any eventuality. Lahore Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood directed all concerned departments to immediately mobilize field teams. He instructed […]
Over 250 Tourists Rescued Amid Flash Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, Search for Missing Continues GILGIT-BALTISTAN – Rescue teams have successfully evacuated nearly 250 tourists to safer locations following severe flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the region. The joint operation, involving local volunteers, police, district administration, and the Pakistan Army, continues as officials search for […]
