The United States is considering deploying elite airborne troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict. Reports indicate that thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division—known for rapid deployment and high-risk operations—could be sent to strengthen the US military presence in the region....
At least 70 people, including seven women and 13 children, were killed in a devastating attack on a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur region, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The strike targeted El-Daein Teaching Hospital, leaving the facility severely damaged and no longer operational. Health officials reported that the number of injured rose...
The government may be forced to unfreeze petroleum prices as global oil rates continue to surge, driven largely by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Officials indicate that while authorities had initially tried to shield consumers from rising costs, sustaining the price freeze is becoming increasingly difficult. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier rejected proposals...
Pakistan has joined other members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in strongly denouncing Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, calling them illegal under international law. The joint statement, delivered at the UN, reaffirmed opposition to any attempts to annex Palestinian land or alter its demographic composition. Speaking on behalf of the...
Canadian Sikh activist Moninder Singh has said that “silence is not an option” after receiving fresh threats against himself and his family, reaffirming his commitment to continue speaking out despite growing risks. Singh, chairman of the Sikh Federation of Canada, revealed that he was recently informed of assassination threats, adding to fears within the Sikh...
The ongoing Iran-Israel war has intensified, with fresh missile attacks, continued airstrikes, and rising regional tensions marking a dangerous escalation. According to live updates, Iran launched new missile barrages targeting Israeli cities, while Israel and its allies continued strikes on Iranian and Hezbollah-linked positions. Reports indicate casualties on both sides, including deaths and injuries from...
The Sindh government has placed all district administrations on high alert in anticipation of a new rain spell expected across the province later this week. Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah issued the directive during a high-level meeting, following forecasts by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the PMD, rainfall with intermittent gaps is likely...
Despite being the economic hub, Karachi offers the lowest quality of life. Nevertheless, 10,000 people enter Karachi daily, according to 2022 statistics. This consistent influx contributes to its rapid expansion and a growing urban population that has now exceeded 20 million people. It indicates an ever-growing demand for properties and business opportunities. A megacity like...
According to the claims by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar, the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, representing MQM (P), without any consultation with the party, gives “a clear message” that the federal government did not “need” the party anymore. Could this be the final blow? Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Karachi-based lawyer,...
South Waziristan: Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized that terrorism being directed at Pakistan from Afghan territory is “unacceptable” and must stop during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan on Wednesday. Addressing security and operational readiness along the western border, Munir said threats posed by terrorist outfits using Afghan soil—specifically Fitna-ul-Khawarij and...