European Leaders Warn of Rising Drone Threat, Call for Stronger Defenses COPENHAGEN – European leaders gathered in Copenhagen under heavy security after a series of mystery drone flights in Denmark raised fresh alarms about the risk of Russia’s war in Ukraine spilling across the continent. The summit, attended by nearly 50 countries, came amid concerns […]
ADB Warns Flood Risks Threaten Pakistan’s Economic Growth Islamabad — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cautioned that recurring natural disasters, particularly floods, continue to threaten Pakistan’s economic stability despite signs of recovery. In its latest Asian Development Outlook report, the ADB projected Pakistan’s GDP growth to hover around 3% in FY2026, with inflation expected […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public about a rise in online fraud, where scammers lure people with fake prize money offers. According to the advisory, fraudsters may ask victims to click on suspicious links or provide their banking details online to claim a prize. The PTA has urged people […]
Pakistan Warns of Rising Terror Threats from Afghan Soil Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has raised the alarm over the growing threat posed by terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. Speaking during a UN debate on the situation in Afghanistan, he said the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with around 6,000 fighters, […]
Israel Issues Final Warning to Hamas as Gaza Bombings Intensify Gaza City — The Israeli military has ramped up airstrikes around Gaza City, signaling an imminent attempt to capture the area in its ongoing effort to defeat Hamas after nearly two years of conflict. On Sunday, at least 48 people were killed in Israeli attacks […]
NDMA Warns Residents as Flood Threats Rise Along Indus River Islamabad — The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning urging residents to stay away from the River Indus amid concerns over a possible surge in water flow. Authorities have also advised all relevant departments to remain on high alert and ensure timely […]
PFMA Warns of Further Wheat and Flour Price Hikes Without Immediate Imports KARACHI – The chairman of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), Junaid Aziz, has warned that wheat and flour prices in Pakistan could rise even further if the government does not act promptly on wheat imports. Aziz pointed out that while wheat is […]
UN Agency Warns of Rising Chances of La Niña This Year GENEVA – The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that there is a growing likelihood of La Niña conditions developing later this year, with global weather patterns set to feel its impact. La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that cools ocean […]
Sindh CM Warns of “Super Flood” as Preparations Intensify Karachi – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has warned that water levels of eight to 11 lakh cusecs in the Indus River could trigger a “super flood” situation. He emphasized that saving human lives is the top priority, followed by protecting animals, while critical infrastructure […]