Two-thirds of the UK is now affected by drought after July became the driest month in nearly 190 years, authorities said. On Monday the national drought group added parts of the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and the Solent and South Downs to its drought list—bringing roughly half of England and…
Islamabad — The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) signed a five-year agreement on August 11, 2026, to expand and support USEFP‑administered educational exchange programs, including the Fulbright scholarship, the two organisations announced.The agreement, signed at USEFP headquarters in Islamabad by USEFP Executive Director Dr. Peter Moran and…
Riyadh — Sixteen Bangladeshi migrant workers were killed when a fire broke out at a sofa factory in the Al-Safa industrial area of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.The ministry said the incident occurred on Sunday and that all victims died at the scene. Arrangements have been initiated…
The U.S. State Department says more than 175,000 visas have been revoked under President Donald Trump’s administration on grounds including national security, criminal activity, fraud and immigration violations, with most cases involving foreign nationals accused of assault, drunk driving, theft and drug offenses.The State Department said the main reasons for visa revocations included crimes, fraud,…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has called for greater efforts to expand Pakistan’s seafood exports to China, describing the growing demand for Pakistani mud crabs and other seafood products as a major opportunity for export diversification, foreign exchange generation and development of the country’s blue…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) on Tuesday launched its four-day nationwide Independence Day celebrations with All-Parties Conferences (APCs) held across the country, where political and religious leaders called for national unity and collective efforts to fulfil the objectives of Pakistan’s creation. Participants said serving humanity should remain a national…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan HAFIZABAD: Chief Minister’s Coordinator and MNA Saira Afzal Tarar has said that minorities, particularly the Christian community, have always played a vital role in the progress, prosperity, integrity and peace of Pakistan. Addressing a function held in connection with International Minority Day, Saira Afzal Tarar said minority communities were enjoying freedom…
By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: On the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem, Punjab Police are continuing operations across the province against those violating the Anti-Kite Flying Act. Providing details, the Punjab Police spokesperson said that during the current year, more than 10,000 accused were arrested and 9,724 cases were registered…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the occasion of National Minorities Day, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem extended his greetings to minority communities, including Hindus, Christians and Sikhs, and reaffirmed the Punjab Police’s commitment to protecting their rights, lives and property. IG Punjab Abdul Kareem said the Punjab Police was committed to safeguarding…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan GUJRANWALA: A tax awareness campaign for small traders is underway across Gujranwala and its surrounding areas on the directives of Chief Commissioner FBR Khalid Jameel and Commissioner Ali Adnan Khan. As part of the campaign, an awareness session on the “Special Procedure for Small Shopkeepers” was organized at Main Bazaar, Kamoke,…
