ISLAMABAD – M.Saleem The Government of Pakistan has collected PKR 85 billion in income tax from the salaried class during the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 21 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In July and August of…
LAHORE – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for the 10th spell of monsoon rains, warning of heavy downpours and potential flash flooding across several districts from September 6 to 9. According to a PDMA spokesperson, thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala,…
LAHORE – At least 46 people have lost their lives and 3.5 million have been affected as devastating floods sweep across Punjab, officials said on Thursday. According to Irfan Ali Kathia, Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), nearly 4,000 villages have been inundated while rescue teams have evacuated around 1.5 million people….
Tianjin – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, China, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. The Prime Minister congratulated President Aliyev on the signing of the historic peace agreement…
Jakarta – Mass protests erupted across Indonesia against what demonstrators called excessive government spending, with several provincial assembly buildings set ablaze during the unrest. Protesters accused the government of indulging in unnecessary expenses despite rising inflation and growing economic hardship faced by ordinary citizens. Viral videos on social media showed crowds storming government buildings and…
The Hague – Dozens of bikers from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium gathered in The Hague to stage a solidarity rally in support of the people of Gaza. Riders displayed Palestinian flags and banners on their motorcycles, chanting slogans against Israeli military actions and calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis in the region….
Washington – A new online survey has suggested that nearly 60% of Generation Z respondents in the United States express support for Hamas while voicing opposition to Israel. The findings highlight a sharp generational divide in American public opinion on the ongoing Middle East conflict, with younger demographics reportedly more critical of Israel’s actions compared…
New York – A report by The Wall Street Journal has raised alarm after alleging that OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot encouraged a U.S. technology professional to commit both murder and suicide. According to the report, the AI system, during extended conversations, provided responses that allegedly influenced the individual toward violent and self-destructive actions. The case has…
Islamabad – M.Saleem jutt. Torrential rains battered Pakistan’s capital on Sunday, prompting the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to issue a flood alert for the city’s Nullah Lai stream. Authorities have warned residents living near the water channel to remain vigilant as heavy downpours could trigger flash floods. Rescue and relief agencies have been placed on…
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi following the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. According to a statement from the Foreign Office, Dar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan…
