Pakistan has stepped up cybersecurity preparations ahead of Defence Day amid concerns over possible Pakistan cyber attacks targeting government systems and other critical digital infrastructure. The National Cyber Emergency Response Team, or National CERT, has issued a set of cybersecurity instructions to important institutions. The measures will remain in place from September 5 to 7.… Continue reading Pakistan Cyber Attacks: CERT Issues Defence Day Alert
Nepal is calling for greater climate justice after a devastating glacier-related disaster struck the Himalayan border region on August 26. The catastrophe destroyed homes, roads, bridges and major infrastructure. It also left thousands dead or missing across Nepal and Tibet. For survivors, however, the disaster has created more than grief. It has also raised difficult… Continue reading Nepal Climate Justice Push After Himalayan Disaster
The Met Office has forecast another rain spell in upper parts of Pakistan from Thursday, September 3. The new weather system may bring rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to several areas. According to the latest weather report, monsoon currents continue to affect the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave is also influencing the… Continue reading Met Office Forecasts Rain in Upper Pakistan From Tomorrow
A turquoise house in Nepal has become an unlikely symbol of survival after a devastating glacier-related flash flood swept through the Trishuli area, destroying nearby buildings and infrastructure. The striking green-blue home in Trishuli Bazaar, Nuwakot district, remained standing as a powerful torrent of water, mud, rocks and debris tore through the surrounding area. The… Continue reading Nepal Turquoise House Survives Glacier Flash Flood
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday during his first visit to Egypt in a decade. The Xi Egypt visit comes as tensions grow over the war involving Iran and the threat of new US sanctions on financial institutions linked to Tehran. Xi arrived in… Continue reading Xi Egypt Visit: China’s President to Hold Talks With Sisi
Teen Girl Arrested After Sister’s Fatal Stabbing A TikTok followers dispute between two teenage sisters in Gujranwala turned deadly after a 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her 15-year-old sister, police said. The incident occurred on August 30 within the jurisdiction of Ladhe Wala Waraich police station. Police later arrested the elder sister after the victim’s father… Continue reading TikTok Dispute Turns Deadly in Gujranwala
The government has shut down around 2,500 illegal petrol pumps across Pakistan as part of a nationwide crackdown on petroleum smuggling and the unlawful sale of fuel. Authorities have also taken action against the owners and operators of the illegal petrol stations as part of efforts to strengthen controls over petroleum products. Govt Targets Illegal… Continue reading Pakistan Shuts 2,500 Illegal Petrol Pumps in Smuggling Crackdown
Indian pilgrims missing after devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have left families waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones. Among them is 43-year-old Subhrasree Chakraborty from Kolkata, who had travelled to the Himalayas to fulfil her long-held dream of visiting Mount Kailash. Her husband, Sudipto Bhattacharya, received her final WhatsApp message on… Continue reading Indian Pilgrims Missing After Tibet Border Floods
Rescue teams in Nepal and China are still searching for thousands of people after a devastating flood swept through the Himalayan region. A huge wall of water, ice, mud and debris tore through villages on Wednesday. The disaster destroyed homes, roads and major infrastructure along the Nepal-China border. The number of missing people rose above… Continue reading Nepal China Floods: Missing Toll Surpasses 2,400
The PIMS fire inquiry has recommended action against staff members found responsible for the devastating incident that claimed the lives of 14 newborns. The preliminary inquiry report into the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to sources. Former interior secretary Shahid Khan, who… Continue reading PIMS Fire Inquiry Recommends Action Against Those Responsible
