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…]

Download IPFS On July 17, 2025, Pakistan and the European Union (EU) held their 10th Political Dialogue in Brussels, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. Led by Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Amna Baloch, and the EU’s Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Olof Skoog,[Read More…]