This week in Pakistan
A tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad resulted in the deaths of 14 infants, leading to calls for accountability and orders for improved fire safety in Punjab hospitals. Meanwhile, the country grappled with rising flour and onion prices in Karachi and reports of economic stagnation, alongside security forces killing 11 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Internationally, Pakistan denied its army chief visited Iran as a U.S. envoy, and a devastating glacier collapse caused floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
About Pakistan
Pakistan, a South Asian nation, boasts a diverse geography ranging from the towering peaks of the Himalayas and Karakoram to vast deserts, alongside a rich cultural heritage evident in its Mughal architecture and ancient civilizations. While its media landscape is vibrant, it operates under significant influence from the military and intelligence establishment, leading to censorship and threats for journalists, particularly concerning security-related topics. This dynamic shapes the country's news coverage, often requiring careful navigation of information.
Visiting Pakistan
Media landscape
Pakistan's media environment is dynamic but classified as authoritarian, with the military and intelligence agencies exercising significant influence. Journalists frequently face threats and censorship, especially when reporting on security issues.
When consuming news from Pakistan, be aware that coverage, particularly on sensitive topics, may be influenced by state actors; consulting both Urdu and English-language outlets can offer varied perspectives.
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US Army Secretary Resigns Amid Reported Tensions with Defence Chief Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, ending the tenure of a senior Pentagon official amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.…
Heavy Rain Hits Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Heavy rain inundated low-lying parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Tuesday morning, raising the water level in Leh Nullah and prompting evacuations in areas along the waterway. The Pakistan Meteorolo…
Protest in New York Targets RSS Chief’s Visit
A large demonstration outside Madison Square Garden challenged the message of unity promoted at an event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat. Protesters said the “Universal Onene…
PTI challenges government claims about Imran Khan’s imprisonment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders have rejected the government’s description of Imran Khan’s imprisonment, accusing authorities of failing to follow court orders on visits and legal access. The dispute…
A reckoning
The deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences have triggered inquiries, official dismissals and promises of reform. But those measures will mean little unle…
Twelve Attackers Killed After Reko Diq Convoy Comes Under Fire in Chagai
A convoy linked to Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold project came under heavy fire as it travelled from the project site toward Quetta, triggering an exchange that lasted more than two hours. The co…
Dubai Property Loses Its Safe-Haven Appeal
Dubai’s reputation as a safe haven for Pakistani black money is under pressure, with the Gulf war disrupting the flow of funds and leaving some existing investments stuck, according to property and cu…
Govt cuts arms licence issuance by over 90pc
Pakistan has sharply reduced the issuance of non-prohibited-bore arms licences, granting only 5,700 over 13 months compared with more than 100,000 in a typical year previously. Minister of State for I…
Peace march in AJK's Sudhnoti demands early elections, end to blockades
A large peace march in Palandri, the headquarters of Sudhnoti district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, called for an end to unrest and blockades and demanded immediate elections in seven constituencies of …
‘Technical fault’: Remote-controlled car crashes into police van in Islamabad
A remote-controlled car being demonstrated in Islamabad lost control after an apparent internet disruption and bumped into a police van, producing a video that quickly spread across social media. Jour…
Government raises petrol price by Rs0.77 and cuts high-speed diesel by Rs1.03
Pakistan has raised petrol prices slightly while cutting the price of high-speed diesel, continuing a series of fuel-price revisions shaped by international market movements. Petrol will sell at Rs342…
Punjab Assembly passes controversial anti-terrorism amendment after opposition walkout
Punjab’s assembly approved a contested anti-terrorism bill after opposition lawmakers left the chamber, accusing the government of creating a mechanism that could be used against political opponents. …
Pakistan releases seven players, including Rizwan and Imam, after second Test defeat in England
Pakistan’s selectors have made sweeping changes before the final Test against England, releasing seven squad members after two heavy defeats left the visitors trailing 2-0 in the series. Mohammad Rizw…
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from international football
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at age 39, saying the decision “hurt and still hurts deep in my soul.” The announcement came after Messi led Argentina to a second…
Depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Loses Its Buffer as Iran War Drags On
The United States may have less power to steady oil markets during the war with Iran because years of releases have sharply reduced its emergency reserve. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, created afte…
Islamabad High Court Rejects Three Adiala Prisoners’ Petitions for Private Medical Care and Overseas Contact
The Islamabad High Court has rejected three petitions from Adiala Jail prisoners who sought the same kind of relief recently granted to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Justice Muhammad As…
Hague court orders India to uphold Indus Waters Treaty, suspend work on its hydro project
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ordered India to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and suspend work on its hydroelectric projects. The court issued an award on the treat…
Mir Raza Murder Case: Sindh High Court Reserves Order on Family’s JIT Plea
The Sindh High Court has reserved its decision on whether to order a joint investigation team into the killing of Mir Raza Ali, a 25-year-old Karachi businessman whose family says the investigation ha…
Asim Munir meets Turkish defense minister ahead of first Makkah pact meeting
Pakistan’s top military officer met Turkey’s defense minister in Istanbul ahead of the first ministerial gathering created by the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of A…
Islamabad High Court seeks responses on regulation of children’s social media use
The Islamabad High Court has asked Pakistan’s ministries and regulators to respond to a petition seeking tighter controls on social media access for children under 16. Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sa…
IHC chief justice seeks inquiry report on Pims fire and details of action taken
The Islamabad High Court has demanded the inquiry report submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 children. Chief Justice Sardar …
North Korea says US hostility remains unchanged and vows to expand nuclear force
North Korea has rejected the latest US calls for denuclearisation, saying Washington’s hostile policy has not changed and promising to strengthen its nuclear force. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in…
How Pakistan’s budget is making nutritious food unaffordable
When purchasing power falls, nutrient-rich foods are often the first items removed from household diets, DawnNews says in an explainer on Pakistan’s budget and nutrition. The result can be hidden behi…
Two terrorists killed in intelligence operation in Balochistan’s Washuk, state media says
Two terrorists were killed and their vehicle destroyed during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Washuk district, according to state-run PTV, which cited security sources. The operation …
High-rises sealed and three Islamabad hospitals fined over fire safety violations
Islamabad authorities have sealed several high-rise buildings and fined three hospitals after a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborn babies. The Capital Development Aut…
PM Shehbaz to Begin Three-Day Kyrgyzstan Visit for SCO Summit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is due to begin a three-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31 for a meeting of leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The visit, which runs through Sep…
Google Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US Users, but Not in Canada
A new name for Lake Ontario now depends on which side of the US-Canada border a Google Maps user is viewing it from. Users in the United States see “Lake America,” while people in Canada continue to s…
Chinese Firm Shows Interest in Punjab’s Technology Sector
Alibaba Cloud has expressed interest in Punjab’s information technology sector during a meeting with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in China. The company’s officials praised the province’s initiatives to…
New Units
The debate over new provinces in Pakistan is being conducted on two separate levels: whether decentralisation can improve welfare and growth, and how constitutional and administrative reform works in …
Another Failed Strategy?
Donald Trump’s campaign to economically isolate Iran arrived with sweeping language, but Tehran answered with defiance. The US president promised the “toughest sanctions in history,” while Treasury Se…
Gul Plaza fire commission blames systemic failure, not a single person or institution
The Gul Plaza judicial commission did not identify one person or institution as solely responsible for the fire that killed more than 70 people in Karachi. Instead, it described the disaster as the re…
Six months on
Six months after the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran, the conflict remains unresolved and the prospect of renewed fighting hangs over diplomatic efforts. Pakistan, Oman and Qatar h…
NASA launches new telescope to map the cosmos
NASA’s new flagship telescope has begun a multiyear effort to produce a broad map of the universe and examine questions that remain unresolved in physics. The Roman Space Telescope launched from Kenne…
Iran strikes US military targets in Jordan after American attack on Larak Island
Iran and the United States exchanged fire after a period in which their six-month war had appeared to be easing. Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck two US military bases in Jordan with bal…
Pakistan Clears Five Development Projects Worth More Than Rs60 Billion
Pakistan’s Central Development Working Party has cleared five development projects worth more than Rs60 billion, led by a plan to carry water from Mirani Dam to Gwadar through a 125-kilometre pipeline…
Health minister calls for contract-only staffing at public hospitals after Pims fire
Pakistan’s health minister has proposed ending permanent government employment in public hospitals, days after a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborn babies. Mustafa Ka…
A CHANCE MEETING IN NINGXIA
After landing at Beijing Capital Airport, the writer and seven other journalists raced to Terminal 2 for a flight to Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia. The group had been invited to visit China’s auton…
Trump says NBC journalist should face ‘punishment’ from broadcast regulator
Donald Trump has threatened NBC journalist Kristen Welker with regulatory punishment after she said his endorsements in party primaries had produced mixed results. Trump attacked Welker on Truth Socia…
25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails
Twenty-five Pakistani fishermen have returned to Pakistan after their release from Indian jails, crossing the border at Wagah-Attari on Saturday. Officials from the Pakistan High Commission in New Del…
Two Minor Girls Prepared for Suicide Attacks Rescued in Balochistan, Home Minister Claims
Balochistan Home Minister Ziaullah Langau announced on Saturday that security forces successfully thwarted a plot by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to use two young girls in suicide atta…
Government apologizes for 'temporary' night-time loadshedding due to RLNG unavailability
The government has issued an apology to consumers for electricity loadshedding experienced during the night, attributing the disruption to the unavailability of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG)…
Bangladesh confirms deal to acquire Chinese J-10 fighter jets
Bangladesh has confirmed a deal to purchase China's 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter jets, a move reportedly influenced by the aircraft's performance against French-made Rafale jets during a recent Pakis…
Iran's Economy Reels Under Intensified US Sanctions and War Toll
Iranian leaders are openly acknowledging the severe economic strain caused by ongoing conflict and escalating US sanctions, signaling a challenging period for the nation. President Masoud Pezeshkian s…
Inquiry findings will clarify PIMS fire circumstances, says health minister
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that an inquiry committee, established by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, will soon provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding a devastating fire at the Pakis…
Rain halts England's bid for Pakistan series win at Lord's
England's dominant performance in the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's was temporarily suspended by rain on Saturday. Play was halted before lunch on the third day, frustrating England's efforts…
40% of Pakistan's children are stunted. What does it cost the country's economy?
Pakistan's aspirations for future economic growth hinge on its young population, yet a staggering 40% of children under five are stunted. This condition, characterized by impaired growth and developme…
Niger clashes erupt after troops attempt to storm presidential palace
Heavy gunfire echoed through Niger's capital, Niamey, on Saturday as clashes erupted between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces. The confrontation began after a group of soldiers …
Interior Minister Visits Karachi Passport Office, Promises Expansion
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made a visit to the passport office at Karachi's Awami Markaz on Saturday, signaling a commitment to improving public services. During his visit, Naqvi announced that th…
India's javelin champion Neeraj Chopra ends season early after ligament tear
India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has announced the premature end to his 2026 season following a ligament tear sustained during training. The reigning Olympic champion's decision comes afte…
Police Inquiry Ordered After CCTV Footage Shows Officers' Alleged Involvement in Karachi Scuffle
Authorities in Karachi have launched an investigation following the emergence of CCTV footage allegedly showing police officers involved in a dispute between residents. The incident occurred in Defenc…
Pakistan govt denies cancelling power generation at Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Pakistan's Power Division has strongly refuted claims that the government has canceled the power-generation component of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, labeling a report suggesting otherwise as "fake news." T…
Four police officers wounded in terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Four police officers sustained injuries on Saturday during a terrorist attack in the Hathala area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The police party, led by Deputy Superintendent of Po…
OpenAI to Cut Off AI Models for Musk's SpaceX-Owned Cursor, Escalating Feud
OpenAI has announced its intention to cut off access to its AI models for Cursor, a coding-tool company recently acquired by Elon Musk's SpaceX. This decision marks a significant escalation in the inc…
Pakistan's Cricket Tour of England Marked by Underwhelming Performances
The start of the Lord's Test between Pakistan and England was met with familiar delays due to rain and cloud cover, a stark contrast to England's hottest summer on record. This traditional interruptio…
Nepal, China floods: Missing toll nears 3,000 as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers in Nepal and China are engaged in a desperate search for nearly 3,000 people missing days after a catastrophic flood event. A "tsunami-like wall of water and debris" swept through the Himalay…
Pakistan Army Chief Visits Ordnance Factory, Reviews Production and Exports
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, conducted a significant visit to the Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) in Wah. The primary objective was to thoroughly rev…
Trump Secures Majority Control of Venezuela's Oil Reserves
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has secured majority control over a significant portion of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. The deal involves mor…
Islamabad High Court questions legal status of Afghan students seeking visa extension
The Islamabad High Court has raised significant legal questions regarding the maintainability of a constitutional petition filed on behalf of 87 Afghan students seeking to extend their visas in Pakist…
Pakistan Faces Growing Threat from EU's Carbon Border Tax
Pakistan is confronting a growing threat from the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a system that imposes trade barriers based on the carbon emissions of imported products. D…
Pakistan's Bureaucracy: Decades of Failed Reforms and a Path Forward
For over seven decades, Pakistan's civil service has been the subject of some 40 commissions, committees, and task forces, all aiming to instill principles of meritocracy, competitive pay, and improve…
Pakistan's vast mineral wealth estimated at over $7 trillion, minister says
Pakistan possesses immense untapped mineral wealth, including critical minerals vital for emerging technologies, with its potential estimated by officials to be worth over $7 trillion. Planning Minist…
Pakistan braces for widespread rain, potential urban flooding
Pakistan is anticipating a significant spell of rain and thunderstorms across its upper regions, with the Meteorological Department issuing a forecast from August 29 to September 5. The weather system…
Sindh Government Lifts Ban on Commercial Use of Residential Plots
The Sindh Master Plan Authority has withdrawn a notification that had imposed an immediate ban on converting residential land for commercial purposes. This significant development potentially alters K…
Punjab Governor Orders Merit-Based Selection Rules for Aitchison College
Punjab Governor, in his capacity as president of Aitchison College's Board of Governors, has mandated the formulation of merit-based selection policies for student leadership roles. The directive, iss…
Leading the charge on two wheels
Pakistan's automotive landscape is dominated by two-wheelers, with approximately two million motorcycles sold annually and a total fleet exceeding 30 million. This makes it a prime market for the tran…
Pakistan Cricket Board Complains After Interview With Imran Khan's Sons Airs During Test Match
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint with broadcaster Sky Sports following the airing of an interview with the sons of former Prime Minister and cricketer Imran Khan during t…
Balochistan CM warns property owners against aiding terrorists
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has issued a stern warning to owners of private properties, particularly vineyards in Mastung, stating they will be held liable as facilitators if their l…
Government cuts petrol price by Rs0.58, diesel by Rs0.17
The Pakistani government announced a slight reduction in fuel prices, with petrol decreasing by Rs0.58 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.17 per litre. Following this adjustment, petrol will…
'Profound consequences': Pakistan warns India against weaponizing Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued a stern warning on Friday, stating that any move to deprive Pakistan of waters rightfully allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty…
Pakistan's SECP Streamlines Capital Market Entry with Digital Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a unified digital investor onboarding framework designed to make entering the country's capital market significantly faster and…
10 of 12 bidders prequalified for Fesco sale; K-Electric withdraws
Pakistan's Privatisation Commission Board has prequalified 10 out of 12 interested parties for the sale of the Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco). This decision follows Prime Minister Shehbaz …
ECP withdraws Senate by-election notification after ruling no lawful vacancy existed
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formally withdrew its April 2 notification for a Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. The seat had been declared vacant following the disqualif…
England all out for 290 as last-wicket pair frustrate Pakistan in second Test
England's tailenders frustrated Pakistan on the second day of the second Test at Lord's, adding a crucial 47 runs for the last wicket to help the hosts reach 290 all out in their first innings. No. 11…
Israeli strikes kill 3 in Gaza; UN envoy warns of ceasefire impact
Three more Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Friday following Israeli airstrikes, according to Palestinian authorities. The victims, identified by Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, were reportedly memb…
PML-N's Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani Elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani has been elected as the new prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing a decisive victory with 30 out of 44 votes cast. The Pakistan Muslim League-Naw…
Pakistan government withdraws controversial telecom bill, plans new draft
The Pakistani government has pulled back a controversial bill that would have given telecom companies sweeping authority to install infrastructure across public and private land. The decision came Fri…
Karachi Police Register Case Against 100 Demonstrators Over Protest Blocking Main Artery
Karachi police have registered a case against approximately 100 demonstrators accused of blocking Sharea Faisal, the city's main artery, during a protest connected to the Mir Raza Ali murder case. The…
IED blast injures nine in Pakistan market
An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Makeen Bazaar, located in the Upper South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring nine people on Friday. Police report…
Pakistan hospital fire: Government announces $5 million compensation for affected families
The Pakistani government has announced a compensation of Rs5 million for each family impacted by the devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), which resulted in the tragic…
Nepal Flood Survivors Scoured as New Flooding Risk Grows
Rescue teams in Nepal are digging through mud and debris with heavy machinery, two days after a devastating flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse. Hopes of finding survivors are fading as the co…
US administration moves to restrict international student internships
The Trump administration is tightening regulations on international student internships, issuing a memo that seeks to restrict Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorizations. The administrati…
They told me to remove my uterus. I refused.
At 26, after her first miscarriage and less than a year into her marriage, the author was told by her gynecologist that removing her uterus was the simplest solution to her medical issues. This stark …
Infant deaths at Pakistan hospital prompt Sindh govt to renew fire safety directives
The tragic deaths of 14 infants in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) have highlighted dangerous conditions at health facilities across Sindh, prompting authorities to issue n…
Gilgit-Baltistan to auction 117 trophy hunting permits
Gilgit-Baltistan's Parks and Wildlife Department is preparing to auction 117 trophy hunting permits for the 2026-27 season, targeting markhor, blue sheep, and Himalayan ibex. This initiative is part o…
Hamza Shehbaz takes on 'new role' in Islamabad
PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz has initiated his political engagement in Islamabad, meeting with a group of current and former party lawmakers at the Prime Minister's House. This marks a shift for Shehbaz…
Pakistan court reserves verdict on prisoners' pleas for private hospital care, WhatsApp calls
The Islamabad High Court is considering whether prisoners should have access to private hospital care and communication with families via WhatsApp, highlighting a potential expansion of inmate rights …
A Polity or Petri Dish? Bad Governance is a Symptom, Not the Cause
The recurring collapse of political systems is not caused by bad governance, but rather is a symptom of a deeper, systemic malaise rooted in undemocratic practices. This perspective challenges the int…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Taliban's 'Ruthless' Ban on Protests
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PML-N Fields New Leader for Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Election
The political landscape of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is poised for a leadership change as the Legislative Assembly prepares to elect a new prime minister. The dominant Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz …
Qatar PM visits Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, visited Tehran on Thursday, seeking to re-establish diplomatic communication channels between Iran and the international community. Hi…
Lahore's air quality prompts child's simple observation: 'I can breathe here'
The stark contrast between the air quality in London and Lahore was brought into sharp relief by a nine-year-old girl's simple observation: "Baba, I can breathe here." Her father recounted how, after …
Supreme Court: Government responsible for administrative delays, not employees
The Supreme Court has firmly established that government employees should not bear the consequences of administrative or bureaucratic inefficiencies. In a significant ruling, the court emphasized the …
Tragedy Strikes Islamabad Hospital: 14 Newborns Die in Fire
A devastating fire ripped through the Mother and Child Health Ward at Islamabad’s Pims Hospital early Wednesday, claiming the lives of 14 newborn infants. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across Pakist…
Pims Hospital Refers Serious Gynecology Cases After Newborn Deaths
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) is implementing temporary measures to refer serious gynecology cases to Polyclinic and other hospitals in Rawalpindi following the tragic fire that claime…
JI announces nationwide strike on Sept 3 against petroleum levy
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) has called for a nationwide strike on September 3 to protest the government's petroleum levy. The party's Emir, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, issued a stern warning, stating that the ongo…
Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump has declared that Lake Ontario will henceforth be known as 'Lake America,' following the signing of an executive order. This significant geographical renaming occurs against the…
Punjab Assembly Speaker Halts Anti-Terrorism Bill Amid Opposition Concerns
Proceedings on the Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026 were halted in the Punjab Assembly after opposition lawmaker Rana Aftab Ahmad Khan raised significant objections. Speaker Malik Muhammad …
Bangladesh to 'positively' consider joining Makkah pact if invited
Bangladesh is open to joining the Makkah Pact, a joint defense agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, if formally invited by the founding members. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman inf…
Pakistan Questions Gaza Ceasefire Amid Continued Palestinian Deaths
Pakistan has challenged the effectiveness of the Gaza ceasefire, highlighting continued Israeli strikes and the deaths of over 1,200 Palestinians since the truce was declared. Speaking at the UN Secur…
Nepal-Tibet floods kill over 360, hundreds missing
Devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have claimed the lives of at least 362 people, with a grim estimate of around 1,000 individuals still unaccounted for. The disaster struck early Wednesd…
