Islamabad: The Da‘wah Academy of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), through its Department of Qur’an Memorization (Tahfīz al-Qur’ān), organized a prestigious ceremony titled “Honoring the Memorizers of the Holy Qur’an” at the iconic Faisal Mosque. The event recognized the achievements of huffaz—those who have memorized the Holy Qur’an—along with their teachers. The ceremony was…
Karachi Community Germany hosts cultural event; prayers offered for flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Frankfurt (Irfan Ahmed Khan ) Members of the Pakistani diaspora in Germany observed Pakistan’s Independence Day with a modest yet vibrant ceremony organized by Karachi Community Germany on Saturday, August 16, in the Gallus district of Frankfurt. The hall was decorated…
Toronto, — Air Canada was forced to suspend operations on Saturday after thousands of its cabin crew walked off the job in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The sudden strike has stranded more than 100,000 passengers at airports worldwide, causing widespread travel disruption across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Canadian Union of…
Peshawar, Pakistan – At least 307 people have lost their lives in the past 48 hours as torrential rains and a cloudburst triggered flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to an initial situation report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The breakdown of casualties reveals severe devastation in several districts: Buner reported…
Islamabad – The Government of Pakistan has reduced the price of high-speed diesel by Rs. 12.84 per litre and kerosene oil by Rs. 7.19 per litre, while deciding to keep the existing price of petrol unchanged.
Wuhan, China – The Pakistan Navy on Saturday launched its third Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Mangro (Desig), at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base in Wuhan. The launching ceremony was attended by senior Pakistani and Chinese officials, with Vice Admiral Abdul Samad, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Projects-2), serving as the chief guest….
Karachi, – A high-level Ethiopian delegation comprising senior government officials and climate experts arrived in Pakistan on Friday to formally launch the “Plant Fraternity” initiative, aimed at promoting environmental cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was received at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport by Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, along with…
Washington/Moscow, – U.S. President Donald Trump characterized his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as “productive,” while acknowledging that the two leaders failed to bridge differences on a number of key issues. Speaking after the talks, Trump said that the dialogue had been “constructive” and “necessary,” stressing that direct engagement between Washington and Moscow was…
Washington — Actor Tom Cruise is reportedly set to receive a Kennedy Center Honor this year, joining fellow honorees Sylvester Stallone, rock band KISS, and singer Gloria Gaynor. Donald Trump, serving as the newly appointed chairman of the Kennedy Center, said he had “turned down plenty” of potential candidates for the 2025 list due to…
Berlin — The German government has called on Israel not to proceed with its plan to construct thousands of new housing units in a settlement in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, Germany’s Foreign Ministry said such expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a negotiated two-state solution. The ministry reiterated Berlin’s position…
