Residents in Swat and surrounding districts experienced a sudden jolt this morning as a 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the region. Authorities quickly confirmed the event, and thankfully, no immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced so far. The quake hit at approximately 10:45 AM local time, according to preliminary data from the Pakistan Meteorological...
Popular Pakistani YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, faces extended detention after a Lahore magistrate dismissed his post-arrest bail application on September 22, 2025. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo rejected the plea during proceedings at the district courts, citing the ongoing National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) probe into his alleged promotion of...
The United States delivered another blow to hopes for peace in the Middle East on September 18, 2025, when it vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Consequently, this marked the sixth such veto since the war erupted nearly two years ago, leaving 14 other Council members...
Heavy monsoon rains battered Pakistan’s Punjab province throughout August and early September 2025, unleashing devastating floods that submerged thousands of villages and displaced millions. However, hope emerges today as floodwaters finally recede and major rivers stabilize, marking a critical turning point in the crisis. Authorities report significant drops in water levels across key waterways. For...
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s celebrated Olympic javelin throw champion, entered the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with high expectations. However, he faced a shocking early elimination during the men’s javelin final on September 18, 2025. Nadeem qualified for the final on September 17 with determination. He struggled initially in Group B, posting throws of 76.99m...
Pakistan’s ambitious Reko Diq mining project has just achieved a massive milestone. The Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) announced on September 16, 2025, that it secured over $5.5 billion in financing commitments from international financial institutions. Reko Diq, located in Balochistan’s Chagai district, ranks among the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits. Barrick Gold...
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab actively warns residents about the impending 11th spell of monsoon rains, scheduled from September 16 to 19, 2025. This new wave brings moderate to heavy showers in the upper catchment areas of major rivers like the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej. Moreover, authorities fear flash floods in local...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set off for Doha today, September 15, 2025, to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, a critical gathering addressing recent Israeli airstrikes on Qatar and escalating tensions in Palestine. The summit, hosted by Qatar, unites leaders from the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to confront Israel’s attacks, including a September 9...
Ahmad Shah first captured hearts worldwide back in 2019 with his iconic “Peeche Tou Dekho” video, where he adorably scolded his uncle for sneaking up behind him. However, fans quickly fell in love not just with Ahmad but also with his charming younger brother, Umer Shah, who often stole the spotlight with his innocent antics....
Pakistan’s security forces launched fierce intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from September 10 to 13, 2025, resulting in the deaths of 35 militants while claiming the lives of 12 brave soldiers. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced these outcomes on September 13, highlighting a major blow to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna al-Khawarij. Moreover,...