On August 13, 2025, Justice Iqbal Kalhoro of the Sindh High Court unleashed scathing criticism against the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) during a hearing on illegal constructions in Karachi’s Ramzanabad Garden West. The judge’s fiery remarks highlight deep-rooted issues within the authority, accusing its officials of rampant corruption and negligence. “Is your only job...
Pakistan has severed mobile internet services across Balochistan, targeting militant communications but plunging millions into a digital blackout. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed the indefinite suspension, effective since August 6, 2025, in districts including Kohlu, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Loralai, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Nushki, and Harnai. Shahid Rind, the provincial government’s spokesperson, defended the...
Apple launched iOS 26 Beta 6 on August 11, 2025, delivering a polished set of features that refine the iPhone experience ahead of its September public release. This update enhances the innovative Liquid Glass interface, introduces vibrant new ringtones, and streamlines the Camera app, setting the stage for a transformative iOS rollout alongside the anticipated...
Pakistan has revitalized its energy sector by restarting the Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) plant, a $250 million facility idle since 2020. Located in Deh Shah Bukhari, the plant leverages advanced U.S. technology to produce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas liquids (NGL), supplying gas to nearly 700,000 households. On July 17, 2025, Pakistan...
India released a surge of water into the Sutlej River without prior notice, triggering a low-level flood in Pakistan’s Kasur district and raising alarms about India’s water management practices. On the night of August 11, 2025, approximately 29,000 cusecs of water reached Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur, creating a low-level flood that threatens villages along...
Pakistan’s Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited the United States for the second time in less than two months, signaling a deepening partnership between Islamabad and Washington. The trip, which took place in early August 2025, underscores a renewed focus on military cooperation and shared security goals, marking a significant moment in Pakistan–U.S. relations. General...
On Friday, August 8, 2025, police in Multan, Pakistan, arrested Muhammad Waris, also known as Waris Khokhar, for the horrific murder of his 36-year-old daughter, Irshad Bibi, and her three young children in Basti Malook, Chak No. 14 Faiz. The victims, identified as 2-year-old Mohabbat Ali, 2-year-old Ahmed Ali, and 2-month-old Mehnaz, died after Waris...
In a tragic incident in Chak 7 Shumali, a suburban village near Bhalwal in Sargodha, Pakistan, four sisters allegedly consumed poisonous pills. The girls, aged between 12 and 18, were rushed to a local hospital, where medical staff reported their condition as critical. The mother of the sisters, whose identity remains undisclosed, told police she...
The complainant in the workplace harassment case against K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi has filed objections to his appeal in the Sindh High Court (SHC), contesting the provincial ombudsman’s ruling. The ombudsman had ordered Alvi’s immediate removal and a Rs 2.5 million fine on July 31, 2025, after finding him guilty of harassing a former female...
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska to negotiate a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump announced the summit on Truth Social, stating, “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of...