Hollywood star and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, famously known as The Rock, has made headlines for his dramatic physical transformation and powerful performance in his latest film, The Smashing Machine. At the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025, the film’s premiere earned Johnson a 15-minute standing ovation for his performance. While critics praised his...
On September 3, 2025, the Indian High Commission issued a formal warning to Pakistan about potential flooding in the Sutlej and Tawi rivers, as confirmed by Pakistani officials. The alert highlights high flood levels at Harike Barrage (downstream) and Ferozepur (downstream) on the Sutlej, as well as in the Tawi River at Jammu. Consequently, Pakistan’s...
Pakistan is set to receive a significant financial boost from the World Bank, with over $2 billion in loans allocated for the fiscal year 2025-26 to fund a wide range of development projects. According to the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), this funding will drive progress in critical sectors, supporting Pakistan’s efforts to address economic and...
Pakistan is reeling from a second massive flood surge in the Chenab River, triggered by India’s release of water from occupied Jammu’s Akhnoor region, exacerbating an already dire situation. With Head Marala recording an extremely high flood level, the Chenab Bridge has been closed to traffic, and authorities remain on high alert. On September 3,...
On August 30, 2025, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif touched down in Tianjin, China, to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, a landmark gathering of over 20 global leaders. Welcomed by senior Chinese officials, including Minister Sun Meijun and Tianjin’s Yu Yunlin, Shehbaz’s visit also coincides with the...
On August 29, 2025, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal declared that India will not “bow down” to U.S. pressure following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Speaking at a construction industry event in New Delhi, Goyal emphasized India’s resolve to counter the economic blow by capturing new global markets. The tariffs,...
On August 26, 2025, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce thrilled fans by announcing their engagement through a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple, dating since 2023, shared five photos capturing the magical moment, including Kelce on one knee in a flower-filled garden and a close-up of Swift’s dazzling engagement...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani welcomed Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, Chairman of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Pakistan, in Baghdad on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to discuss deepening bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. This high-level meeting focused on strengthening religious, cultural, and parliamentary ties while addressing regional peace and support for Pakistani pilgrims. Prime...
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared that Pakistan never asked any third party to arrange talks with India. Addressing journalists outside Parliament House in Islamabad, Dar affirmed Pakistan’s willingness to engage in comprehensive dialogue with India on all unresolved issues, including the Kashmir dispute. “We were...
On August 20, 2025, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, arrived in Kabul to participate in the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Meeting alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The summit, hosted by Afghanistan, aims to bolster political, economic, and security cooperation among...