Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Likely Next Week Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes
GAZA/US:President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week”, even as Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza, killing at least 14 people since dawn. Speaking to reporters, Trump said: “I think it’s
US Envoy, Interior Minister Discuss Regional Security and Bilateral Cooperation
ISLAMABAD:Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker held a high-level meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday to discuss key areas of mutual interest, including regional security, counterterrorism, and deepening US-Pakistan relations. Ambassador Baker reiterated Washington’s commitment to strengthening ties with Islamabad,
Pre-Monsoon Rains Lash Sindh, Bringing Relief and Chaos
HYDERABAD:Pre-monsoon showers swept across Sindh on Thursday and Friday, providing much-needed respite from scorching heat but also triggering urban flooding, power outages, and tragic incidents. In a devastating event in Tando Jam, Hyderabad, the roof of a seminary collapsed amid the rain, killing
China Expands Compensation Policy for Flood-Affected Communities
BEIJING:In response to growing concerns over the social and economic impacts of flood control efforts, China has revised its compensation rules, significantly increasing support for communities affected by flood diversion strategies. Under the newly updated policy, China’s central government will cover 70% of
Trump Denies Offering $30 Billion Nuclear Deal to Iran
WASHINGTON:Former US President Donald Trump has strongly refuted reports claiming that his administration proposed a $30 billion economic incentive to Iran to help establish a civilian nuclear energy program, calling the reports “fake news” and a “hoax.” The denials come after CNN and
Romanian Blouse Day Celebrated for the First Time in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:In a unique cultural exchange, the Embassy of Romania in Islamabad hosted its first-ever celebration of the International Day of the Romanian Blouse on June 24, uniting members of the Romanian community, diplomats, and prominent Pakistani guests. The event paid tribute to the
Awareness Session Highlights Urgent Need for Female Hygiene and Reproductive Health Education
An informative session on female hygiene and reproductive health was held Thursday at the KIOCA Seminar Hall of PMAS Arid Agriculture University, attracting over 60 students, both male and female. The event was organized by the Programme on Development Alternatives (PODA) in collaboration
740 Hazardous Buildings Identified Across Sindh Ahead of Monsoon
KARACHI:As the monsoon season approaches, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared 740 buildings across the province structurally unsafe, with 588 located in Karachi. These buildings, many over a century old, have been labeled dangerously dilapidated and at high risk of collapse
Rs130 Million Heist at Car Showroom Owner’s Home in PECHS
KARACHI:In a daring late-night robbery, a group of armed men and burqa-clad women looted over Rs130 million in cash and valuables from the residence of a prominent car showroom owner in PECHS Block 2. The incident occurred in the early hours of June
Body of Missing Cab Driver Recovered from Soan River After Flood Tragedy
RAWALPINDI:The body of Hussain Muawiya, a cab driver who went missing after his car was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rainfall earlier this week, was recovered from the Soan River near Dhok Bawa, located between the Rawat and Saddar Bairuni police jurisdictions.
