Sudan Village Wiped Out in Deadly Landslide, Only One Survivor Found Darfur, Sudan – A devastating landslide in the mountainous Jebel Marra region has destroyed the village of Tarseen, leaving only one known survivor, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (SLM/A). The group, which administers parts of Jebel Marra, appealed to the United Nations and […]
Egypt Scraps Decades-Old Rent Caps, Tenants Fear Displacement Cairo – For 84-year-old Ali, home has been the same eighth-floor apartment in Azbakeya for nearly half a century. Thanks to a decades-old rent cap, she pays less than 11 Egyptian pounds ($0.23) a month. But now, even that security is under threat. In July, Egypt’s parliament […]
UN Extends Support as Floods Devastate Pakistan Islamabad – The United Nations has expressed deep sorrow over the heavy loss of life and displacement caused by recent floods in Pakistan, which have claimed around 400 lives and affected nearly 1.5 million people nationwide. In a statement, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said millions […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been hit by heavy rains, causing widespread flooding in several districts. According to the deputy commissioner, the storm drain on Qamar Sialvi Road overflowed, flooding nearby homes and shops. Katchery Road and WAPDA Colony also came under water as rain and […]
NCCIA Busts Fake SIM Activation Network in Karachi Karachi – The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered a major illegal SIM activation operation in Karachi, following a formal complaint lodged by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). During the raid, officials arrested a key suspect accused of using fake Biometric Verification System (BVS) devices […]
According to a notification issued by the Elementary & Secondary Education Department, permanent employees of the Establishment Department, Elementary & Secondary Education Department, and Higher Education Department are eligible to apply for these positions on a deputation basis. The available vacancies include Chairman for BISE Abbottabad and Malakand, Secretary for BISE Bannu and Swat, and […]
Millions of Pakistanis Still Without CNICs, NADRA Urges Registration Islamabad – A recent report has raised alarm over millions of unregistered citizens in Pakistan, highlighting a major gap in civil registration. Without Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), many people are unable to access education, employment, healthcare, banking, and even legal protections. The National Database and […]
Bilawal Calls for Transparency in Sindh Flood Relief Efforts Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the importance of transparency, swift execution, and long-term planning in the ongoing flood relief and rehabilitation efforts across Sindh. During a meeting with Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Bilawal underlined the importance of sustainable […]
Pakistan Railways Cancels Pak Business Express, Shah Hussain Express Suspended for Four Days Islamabad/Lahore, September 2, 2025 – Pakistan Railways announced that the Pak Business Express scheduled for today has been cancelled due to low passenger turnout. At the same time, the Shah Hussain Express will remain suspended for four days, with services expected to […]
Indus River Floods: Officials Monitor Rising Flows at Sindh Barrages Karachi – The Sindh Irrigation Department reported on Tuesday that water levels in the Indus River are rising, though the current flows at Sindh’s major barrages remain manageable. At Guddu Barrage, the river’s inflow was recorded at 360,777 cusecs, with an outflow of 345,375 cusecs. […]
