The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reassured the public that ash from a rare eruption of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano is not expected to significantly affect coastal areas like Karachi. The volcano, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, sent smoke and ash plumes as high as 14 km into the sky. PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazeer Zaighum explained the ash...
In a major step to simplify travel, the Australian High Commission in Pakistan has unveiled a digital visa route via its Immi App, allowing eligible Pakistanis to submit their passport information and facial biometrics through their smartphones. High Commissioner Tim Kane said this measure is particularly helpful for students, professionals, and travelers, saving both time...
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from December 12 to 21. Eight teams are competing, divided into two groups: Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,...
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder made a major splash at the Dubai Airshow 2025, drawing crowds and high-level attention both on the ground and during aerial demonstrations. Pilots from the Pakistan Air Force performed precision aerobatics with the Block-III variant, while the static display allowed visitors to get a close-up view of its advanced avionics and weapons...
Norway has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 27-year absence since their last appearance in 1998. The qualifying campaign was masterful: Norway won all eight matches, finishing six points ahead of four-time champions Italy. The defining moment came in Milan, where Erling Haaland scored twice in quick succession to sink...
The Australian government is proposing a significant expansion of its sanctions regime to hold Taliban leaders accountable for serious human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the new regulations would allow authorities to impose travel bans and asset freezes on Taliban officials and associated entities accused of...
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a U.S.-drafted resolution to deploy an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, endorsing a key part of former President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal. Passed with 13 votes in favor—and abstentions from Russia and China—the resolution also establishes a “Board of Peace,” a temporary governing body chaired...
A technical outage at Cloudflare, a major internet security and content-delivery company, has disrupted online services, according to reports from British media. The glitch has impacted social media platforms and other web applications, with users experiencing “internal server error” messages across Cloudflare’s network. Cloudflare said in a statement that its engineers are working to identify...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived at the White House in Washington, marking his first visit to the United States in seven years. Donald Trump personally welcomed the Crown Prince at the Oval Office, setting the stage for high-level talks. The agenda for the meeting includes discussions on major defence acquisitions, including U.S....
India has declared the Delhi explosion a terrorist act but stopped short of blaming Pakistan, prompting widespread “software updated” jokes online. The shift in tone sparked debates about regional tensions, India’s recent security posture, and the political implications of avoiding immediate accusations.