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News Desk ABUJA: Central Nigeria is grappling with one of its worst flooding disasters in recent memory, as torrential rains have claimed the lives of at least 151 people and forced more than 3,000 from their homes. Entire communities lie in ruins, with at least 265 houses reported destroyed, leaving families homeless and struggling to piece together what remains of their lives. The disaster has unfolded against a backdrop of relentless rain that shows no sign of easing. From the capital, Abuja, officials have issued warnings that the heavy downpours are expected to continue in the coming days, stoking fears…
News Desk KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has recently conducted extensive exercises at key ports, underscoring its commitment to safeguarding the country’s maritime interests amid evolving security challenges. Officials described the two-day drills as a vital measure to strengthen protection protocols for critical maritime installations, which play a crucial role in Pakistan’s national security and economic well-being. A spokesperson for the navy explained that the exercises were organized under the Coastal Command and involved coordinated operations by Pakistan Marines, the Navy’s elite Special Service Group, as well as naval air and sea assets. This comprehensive approach allowed for realistic training scenarios…
News Desk ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has praised Pakistan’s Air Force for effectively grounding the Indian jets that New Delhi once boasted about, warning that any country casting an “evil eye” on Pakistan would be relentlessly pursued. Speaking at an event in Narowal, Iqbal criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s social media platforms for spreading propaganda that undermines the country and its armed forces. He lauded the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, describing it as unmatched in history for its bravery and resolve. Reflecting on past conflicts, Iqbal recalled India’s 2019 attack on Pakistan and criticized the then…
As continuously mentioning, the performance of the EOC Sindh has always been questionable, as it appears to prioritize self-promotion over the national agenda By our correspondent DIAMER, GILGIT-BALTISTAN: A recent laboratory analysis has confirmed a case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in District Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan. Genetic sequencing identified the virus as belonging to Cluster YB3A4A, showing a 99.45 percent genetic match to a poliovirus isolated from an environmental sample collected on 9 December 2024 in Karachi Central, Liaquatabad. After a seven-year hiatus, Gilgit-Baltistan has reported its first case of polio, with health authorities confirming the presence of the virus…
News Desk MOSCOW: Russia launched a missile attack on a military training center in Ukraine, killing 12 Ukrainian soldiers and injuring more than 60, according to Ukrainian military sources. The strike represents a significant escalation in the conflict between the two nations, highlighting the ongoing brutality and deepening hostility that have marked this prolonged fight. The military training center, targeted in what appears to be a calculated effort to weaken Ukraine’s defence capabilities. In a swift and forceful response, Ukraine claimed to have conducted drone strikes targeting over 40 Russian military aircraft. Ukrainian officials described these attacks as a strategic…
Reaffirming Pakistan’s vision for regional unity through trade, he championed the extension of CPEC into Central Asia as a gateway to shared economic revival and strategic cooperation News Desk DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday voiced Pakistan’s desire for regional peace but cautioned that the international community must not turn a blind eye to India’s “irresponsible conduct and aggressive actions”, calling them a threat to stability in South Asia. During a high-level meeting in Dushanbe with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, where he is on a two-day official visit, the Pakistani premier laid out Islamabad’s concerns over escalating tensions with…
News Desk NEW DEHLI: India’s top military officer is facing backlash at home after attending a Hindu religious leader’s ashram while dressed in full military uniform — a move critics say blurs the line between faith and the secular image of the armed forces. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army Chief, recently visited the ashram of Hindu spiritual figure Jagadguru Ram Bhadracarya in Madhya Pradesh. During the visit, the religious leader openly urged General Dwivedi to “bring back Pakistan-administered Kashmir,” a remark that sparked further political unease. The general’s public appearance in uniform at a religious venue has raised serious…
News Desk QUETTA: In two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on 28 May, security forces killed five terrorists associated with the Indian-backed proxy group “Fitna-e-Hindustan” in the Loralai and Kech districts of Balochistan, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In Loralai, the operation followed credible intelligence about the presence of the group’s operatives. A heavy exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the killing of four militants. The ISPR confirmed the recovery of weapons, ammunition and explosive material from the site. The group’s members were reportedly involved in a series of past attacks and were deemed a…
News Desk GAZA: In the Gaza Strip on Thursday, a devastating wave of Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of 64 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The attacks marked yet another brutal escalation in the long-standing conflict, with the ministry reporting that over the past 24 hours alone, 67 Palestinians have been killed and 184 injured as a result of relentless military operations. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to recover the bodies of five additional victims trapped beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings, underscoring the scale of destruction faced by civilians. Since the fragile ceasefire collapsed in March, Israeli…
News Desk MUMBAI: The crown of Miss Grand International Rachel Gupta has been taken back amid conflicting accounts over whether the title was revoked by the organization or returned by Gupta herself after serious disagreements. This controversy has once again exposed the intense pressures, politics, and exploitative environment often faced within international beauty pageants. The Miss Grand International organization released an official statement accusing Gupta of failing to fulfil her responsibilities, pointing to her involvement in other projects without permission and her refusal to attend a scheduled trip to Guatemala. Following these issues, they declared her crown formally revoked. In…