South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July, but three areas in the country’s South Chungcheong province experienced some of the heaviest hourly downpours on record this week, official weather data showed. The western Seosan area was hit by rainfall peaking at 114.9 millimeters (4.5 inches) per hour, “a level typically seen only once in […]
Tragic Fire at Iraq’s Hyper Mall Kills and Injures Around 50 People WASIT, IRAQ – A devastating fire at the newly opened Hyper Mall in Wasit province has left nearly 50 people dead or injured, according to local officials. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, with emergency response teams working through the early hours to […]
The United States, which has been trying to reboot its relationship with Syria, said an agreement had been reached to restore calm in the area, and urged “all parties to deliver on the commitments they have made”. The Syrian government earlier announced a new ceasefire in Sweida that would bring a halt to military operations […]
Rawalpindi Flooded After Heavy Monsoon Rainfall; Public Holiday Declared Torrential monsoon rains have brought life to a halt in Rawalpindi, forcing authorities to declare a public holiday across the district. The city has experienced severe urban flooding, particularly around Nullah Leh, where water levels are nearing dangerous levels. According to officials, the water level at […]
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has signed the summary for convening the provincial legislature’s session. Twenty-five nominees for the reserved seats will take the oath in the assembly session. It is to be mentioned here that the Senate elections are scheduled to be held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) […]
Sales Tax Fraud in Pakistan Surpasses Rs700 Billion, Says FBR Chairman ISLAMABAD – The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that Pakistan faces an alarming scale of sales tax fraud, with estimated losses exceeding Rs700 billion—far higher than in many other countries. While briefing a subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Public […]
According to initial reports, the roof of a residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Lyari area, making it a second incident of its nature in July. After getting information about the collapse, rescue teams promptly arrived at the site and launched an operation to assist those affected. SSP Arif Aziz confirmed that the incident took place […]
Tensions Erupt Within PTI Over Senate Nominations: Barrister Saif Resists Pressure from CM Gandapur, Aleema Khan ISLAMABAD – A rift has emerged within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Information Advisor, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, resisted pressure from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Aleema Khanum over Senate nominations, sources revealed. According to party insiders, […]
Pakistan Army Leads Rescue Efforts Amid Devastating Punjab Floods PUNJAB – The Pakistan Army has launched large-scale relief and rescue operations across rain-hit areas of Punjab, where devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have left dozens stranded and caused widespread destruction. In Darapur, army helicopters are actively distributing life jackets and other essential supplies to […]
Humaira Asghar’s Family Suspects Foul Play in Mysterious Death KARACHI – July 17, 2025 — In their first public statement since the tragic death of model and actor Humaira Asghar, her family has raised serious concerns about the circumstances surrounding her passing, suggesting possible foul play. Humaira’s father, speaking in an emotional interview, expressed suspicion […]
