Mohan Bhagwat New York visit has triggered criticism from activists, politicians and human rights groups ahead of the RSS chief’s appearance at Madison Square Garden. Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at the “Universal Oneness Celebration” on Saturday. Organisers expect more than 5,000 people to attend, including leaders from different faiths. However, the event has drawn… Continue reading Mohan Bhagwat New York Event Sparks Controversy
The Punjab Prosecution Department has declared the Hina Javed murder case a high-profile matter and formed a special committee to closely monitor the investigation and prosecution. Police registered the case at the Civil Lines Police Station. Meanwhile, senior prosecution officials have started reviewing the legal and investigative aspects of the case. Punjab Prosecutor General Irfan… Continue reading Hina Javed Murder Case Declared High-Profile by Punjab
A landslide-dammed lake near the Nepal-China border overflowed on Friday, sending people toward higher ground and briefly forcing rescue teams to suspend operations in an area already devastated by a deadly flash flood. The new danger emerged just two days after a catastrophic disaster killed 489 people in Nepal and five in China’s Tibet, while… Continue reading Nepal China Border Flood: Lake Overflows and Sparks Panic
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Iftikhar Gillani has been elected the new prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), securing 30 votes in the Legislative Assembly. Gillani defeated Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Ahmad Khan Abbasi, who received 14 votes during Friday’s voting. A total of 44 votes were cast in the… Continue reading Iftikhar Gillani Elected AJK Prime Minister
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered the removal of the entire staff at a regional passport office in Gujranwala after finding the facility closed before official working hours. Naqvi made an unannounced visit to the office and found its doors locked at around 4pm. The office should remain open until 4:30pm. Citizens seeking passport services… Continue reading Pakistan Passport Office Staff Removed After Naqvi’s Surprise Visit
China deployed a record number of government vessels around Taiwan in July, raising concerns over Beijing’s growing maritime pressure on the self-governing island. Taiwan’s coast guard detected 244 Chinese ships around the island during July, according to official figures shared with AFP. That equals an average of almost eight vessels each day. The number represents… Continue reading China Ships Around Taiwan Reach Record High in July
The Nepal Himalaya flood disaster has left nearly 1,500 people missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet, authorities said Thursday. A massive collapse of mud, rock and glacial material sent a powerful surge through valleys and towns near the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepali authorities said 826 people remain missing in Nepal, including almost 600 foreign nationals. Police… Continue reading Nepal Himalaya Flood Leaves Nearly 1,500 Missing
A fire safety report has raised serious concerns about conditions at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) fire department says the hospital has failed to address several safety concerns despite repeated warnings. The MCI’s Fire Disaster and Management Department (FDMD) has reportedly issued notices to PIMS since… Continue reading PIMS Fire Safety Violations Exposed in MCI Report
Hospital Nursery Fire Kills 14 Newborns A hospital nursery fire in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed 14 newborns on Wednesday, officials said. The fire reportedly started after an air conditioner exploded inside the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Fifteen babies were in the nursery when the fire broke out. Hospital staff rescued… Continue reading Hospital Nursery Fire Kills 14 Newborns in Islamabad
Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ Celebrated With Religious Fervor Muslims across Pakistan are celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ today with great religious fervor and solemnity. The occasion marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. People across the country are gathering for prayers, religious programmes and Milad events. Moreover, the government has declared the day a public holiday.… Continue reading Eid Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations Held Across Pakistan Today
