Download IPFS In a rare and unusual development, a coin toss was used to break a tie over a reserved women’s seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. Shahida Waheed of the Awami National Party (ANP) won the toss against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P), officially securing her place in[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a shocking act of violence near Qainchi Pull Gujarwah in Nawabshah, six members of the Bhungwar community were fatally ambushed on Thursday morning. The victims, traveling to a local court hearing related to a decade-old murder case, were attacked while riding motorcycles, resulting in immediate fatalities. According[Read More…]

Download IPFS The European Union (EU) and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework during the 10th Political Dialogue held in Brussels. This dialogue served as a platform to discuss bilateral ties, regional security, and multilateral cooperation, with both sides[Read More…]

Download IPFS Punjab has declared a rain emergency following devastating downpours that have claimed 63 lives in just the past 24 hours. The province continues to grapple with widespread flooding, structural collapses, and disruptions as monsoon rains intensify, putting thousands at risk and straining emergency response systems. Punjab Chief Minister[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan have taken a major step forward in regional cooperation by signing a Framework Agreement for a Joint Feasibility Study on the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway Project. This agreement, finalized in Kabul, aims to enhance economic integration and trade connectivity across Central and South Asia by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged a coordinated, province-inclusive plan to tackle the escalating impact of monsoon rains, stressing the need for strong collaboration among federal and provincial agencies. Speaking at the National Emergencies Operation Centre under the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad, Sharif highlighted the[Read More…]

Download IPFS A powerful explosion struck Chitgar, an area in western Tehran, on July 17, 2025, sending tremors through the community and prompting an urgent investigation. While the cause remains unclear, this incident highlights persistent instability in Iran’s capital. An explosion (EXP; an unexpected burst of energy or force) erupted earlier today[Read More…]

Download IPFS The White House has officially denied claims that former President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Pakistan, shutting down recent speculation circulated by various media outlets. The administration confirmed that no such trip is on the schedule and clarified that Trump is expected to be in the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan and China have once again signaled their intent to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the face of shifting geopolitical currents in South and Central Asia. In a meeting held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Tianjin, Senator Mohammad Ishaq[Read More…]

Download IPFS Torrential monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan’s Punjab province, leaving at least 63 people dead and nearly 300 injured in just 24 hours. The province has experienced an extraordinary surge in rainfall, 124% above average for July, prompting authorities to declare a “rain emergency” as rivers overflow,[Read More…]