Sebastien Lecornu, the loyalist picked by President Emmanuel Macron to be France’s fifth prime minister in two years, took office on a day of sprawling anti-government protests that underlined the depth of the country’s political crisis. Lecornu, a conservative Macron protégé who most recently served as his defence minister, arrived at midday on Wednesday at…
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Thursday observed the death anniversary of its founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with solemn ceremonies held across the country. Government officials, military representatives, and citizens visited Jinnah’s mausoleum in Karachi, where they laid floral wreaths and offered prayers. Quran recitations were organized for the soul of the leader, who is remembered…
Dubai — The United Arab Emirates has announced that Israeli defense companies will not be permitted to participate in the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2025. The decision marks a significant diplomatic move, as Israeli firms have been regular exhibitors at the biennial event since the normalization of relations under the Abraham Accords. No official reason has…
Lahore/Multan/Bahawalpur — Severe flooding has been reported at Head Panjnad on the Chenab River in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where water levels have surged once again after showing signs of decline in recent days. According to the Flood Forecasting Division, water flow at Head Panjnad has crossed 668,000 cusecs, with floodwaters moving downstream toward Samka Chachran….
Lahore/Multan/Bahawalpur — Flood devastation in Pakistan’s Punjab province continues, with multiple boat accidents claiming lives as rivers overflow and inundate vast stretches of farmland. At least three children were killed and nine people remain missing after rescue boats carrying flood victims capsized in Jallapur Pirwala and Alipur. In Muzafargarh’s Alipur tehsil, a rescue boat carrying…
Karachi, Pakistan — Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday defended his administration’s performance, saying he was “satisfied” with the government’s response despite recent challenges following heavy rains in Karachi. Speaking to reporters after paying respects at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Shah dismissed criticism, stating that “many seasonal frogs appeared yesterday,…
Karachi, Pakistan — Torrential rains and flooding in Karachi and its surrounding areas have damaged both the old and new Hub canals, suspending water supply to three districts, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson for the Water Corporation, the strong water flow affected both canals, and emergency repair work is underway. As a…
Lahore, Pakistan — The Punjab government has removed the Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Jalalpur Pirwala in Multan district following reports that a private boat was charging flood victims for evacuation to safe areas. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari told a press conference in Lahore that private boats operating in flood-hit areas will now be brought…
Utah, US — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was killed in a shooting attack while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University, US media reported Tuesday. Kirk was targeted from a building about 200 yards away, according to initial reports. He was struck in the neck by a bullet…
Islamabad — Pakistan’s security forces have killed 19 militants allegedly backed by India during a series of intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, Mohmand, and Bannu districts on September 9 and 10, the military said in a statement. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the fiercest clash took place in Mohmand’s Gulono area,…
