Karachi Floods: Governor Sindh and Red Crescent Respond as Rain Wreaks Havoc Karachi, Pakistan – Persistent rains over the past two days have thrown Karachi into chaos, submerging low-lying areas and raising water levels in the Malir and Lyari rivers. The floods have caused widespread disruption, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and leading to […]
Pakistan Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Islamabad – Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it an unprovoked violation of the Gulf nation’s sovereignty. The government, alongside Algeria and Somalia, has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the situation, Deputy […]
U.S. Jobs Data Falls Short, But Markets Remain Resilient Amid Fed Rate Speculation Recent employment data shows the U.S. economy created far fewer jobs over the past year than expected, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next week. Despite this, stock markets remain near record highs, and the dollar has held […]
Shanghai Electric Cancels K-Electric Acquisition Deal Karachi – Shanghai Electric has officially withdrawn from its long-standing plan to acquire a majority stake in K-Electric, Pakistan’s sole power provider in Karachi. The deal, which had been stalled for several years due to regulatory and legal hurdles, involved Shanghai Electric purchasing 66.4% of K-Electric from KES Power […]
Rs40,000 Prize Bond Draw Sees Winners Take Home Millions Islamabad: The latest Rs40,000 prize bond draw has brought joy to hundreds of Pakistanis, with one lucky investor walking away with a grand prize of Rs80 million. Conducted every three months, these draws continue to be a popular investment avenue, offering both security and the excitement […]
Trump and Modi Signal Optimism Over U.S.-India Trade Talks In a notable change in tone, former U.S. President Donald Trump said he looks forward to speaking with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the “upcoming weeks” and expressed confidence that a trade deal could be finalized. “I feel certain that there will be no difficulty […]
Iran Reaches Agreement with IAEA After Months of Tension Vienna – Iran has reached a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, restoring cooperation that had been suspended following the war with Israel in June. The 12-day conflict earlier this year involved Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, leaving the […]
Von der Leyen Urges Europe to Defend Its Independence Amid Russian Threats Strasbourg – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Europe to assert its independence and strengthen its defenses in the face of growing global tensions. Speaking to the European Parliament, she said the continent must be prepared to defend its […]
Shibir-Backed Candidates Make Historic Win in Dhaka University Student Union Elections Dhaka – After a six-year hiatus, Dhaka University’s campus came alive with student election fever as the polls recorded a remarkable 78% turnout among 39,775 eligible voters across eight campus centers. The Returning Office described the elections as being conducted in a “festive atmosphere.” […]
PM Shehbaz Forms Special Committee to Address Flood Damages, Condemns Mockery of Army Sacrifices Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, announced the formation of a special committee tasked with assessing flood damages and planning rehabilitation efforts. He emphasized that provinces must also play a role in compensating the losses caused […]
