Pakistan
Pakistan and Bahrain strengthen bilateral ties
Islamabad, Pakistan– Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari met with Bahrain’s Interior Minister, General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, emphasizing the importance of enhancing security, immigration, counter-terrorism, and counter-narcotics cooperation between the two nations. Chaudhry Asad Inayat reports that, during the meeting, President Zardari stressed the need for modernizing visa […]
PTI Chairman apologizes to Journalists after violent incident outside Adiala jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has issued an unconditional apology to journalists following a violent incident in which PTI workers resorted to violence against media personnel outside Adiala Jail. The incident occurred during Aleema Khan’s media talk, where journalists, including Tayyab Baloch, were allegedly tortured by PTI workers in the presence of Imran […]
Journalist Tayyab Baloch assaulted by PTI supporters outside Adiala jail
Islamabad, Pakistan – A disturbing incident unfolded outside Adiala Jail in Islamabad, where journalist Tayyab Baloch was allegedly assaulted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters during Aleema Khan’s media talk. The attack has sparked widespread debate and concern about journalist safety in Pakistan. According to reports, Baloch was manhandled and had his mobile phone snatched and […]
Millions displaced in Pakistan floods as global warming worsens monsoon rains
Four million people have been affected by devastating floods in Pakistan, with thousands of farmers across the border in India also experiencing significant losses to their crops. Experts warn that global warming has intensified the monsoon rains, exacerbating the disaster. Heavy rainfall over the past week has swelled three major rivers in Punjab, Pakistan’s most […]
Pakistan floods claim five lives as rescue boat capsizes
Southern Punjab Province, Pakistan – Devastating floods in Pakistan‘s southern Punjab province have claimed the lives of at least five people after a rescue boat carrying evacuees capsized on Saturday. More than a dozen people were rescued, according to the disaster management authority. The incident occurred in Multan district due to strong currents, but fortunately, […]
Election Commission of Pakistan postpones by-elections amidst devastating floods
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the postponement of by-elections in nine constituencies across Punjab, citing the unprecedented flooding that has severely damaged infrastructure and disrupted administrative functions across the province. The decision was made after reviewing reports highlighting the extensive destruction caused by monsoon rains and floodwaters, which have rendered it impossible […]
India-Pakistan tensions: Has India “weaponized water” to flood Pakistan?
Catastrophic monsoon floods have ravaged Pakistan‘s north and central regions, particularly its Punjab province, submerging villages, drowning farmland, displacing millions, and killing hundreds. This year, India, Pakistan’s archrival and nuclear-armed neighbor, is also reeling from widespread flooding in its northern states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Indian Punjab. Pakistani authorities report at least 884 deaths […]
Over 300,000 evacuated from flood-hit areas in Pakistan within 48 hours
Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province in the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of displaced individuals to 1.3 million since last month. The floods, triggered by heavy rains and water releases from dams in India, have submerged dozens of villages in Punjab’s Muzaffargarh district, affecting over […]
Flood alert issued in Pakistan as heavy rains expected
The Meteorological Department and Flood Control Cell have issued a high-level flood alert in the Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and adjacent rivers, warning of potential devastation in the coming days. According to Chaudhry Asad Inayat, heavy rains are expected in the upper reaches of the rivers from September 2 to 3, which may lead to a […]
Pakistan, Bangladesh mending fences after decades of distrust
Pakistan‘s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made a landmark visit to Dhaka, marking the first time in 13 years that a senior Pakistani official had visited Bangladesh. This visit signifies a breakthrough in the relations between the two nations, which have been strained since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971. Dar’s trip was packed with meetings with Bangladeshi […]