Karachi’s ‘Wall Street’ Implements Strict No-Parking Rules to Ease Traffic

The Sindh government announced on Tuesday that it will enforce strict no-parking regulations on Karachi’s I.I. Chundrigar Road—often called the city’s “Wall Street”—to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah issued the directives after a briefing on Karachi’s traffic management, according to a statement from his spokesperson, Abdur Rasheed Channa. […]

Sana Mir Becomes First Pakistani Woman Cricketer Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sana Mir, former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has made history as the first female cricketer from Pakistan to be inducted into the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame. This milestone recognizes her outstanding contributions to the sport, including leading Pakistan to gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games and achieving […]

Russia Hits Kyiv and Odesa with Massive Drone Attacks, Maternity Hospital Struck

KYIV – Russia launched massive drone strikes on Kyiv and Odesa early Tuesday, killing one civilian and injuring several others, Ukrainian officials confirmed. Among the targets was a maternity hospital, which was evacuated just in time, along with residential buildings and emergency facilities. The attacks mark a continued escalation in the three-year conflict, following failed […]

Explosions Rock Cargo Ship Near Mumbai, 40 Containers Fall Into Sea

MUMBAI – A cargo ship en route to Mumbai caught fire after multiple explosions, resulting in 40 containers falling into the Arabian Sea and several crew members leaping overboard to escape the flames. According to a report by Reuters published in Dawn, the incident involved the Singapore-flagged ship WAN HAI 503, which was about 144 […]

10 More Inmates Return After Karachi Earthquake Jailbreak, 66 Still at Large

KARACHI – Officials confirmed Tuesday that 10 additional inmates who escaped from Landhi Jail during an earthquake-induced jailbreak have voluntarily returned during the three-day Eid ul Adha holiday. The number of recaptured escapees now stands at 149 out of the 213 who fled during the incident. The jailbreak occurred when prison authorities evacuated inmates into […]

Trump to Keep Starlink at White House Despite Fallout with Elon Musk

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Monday he will continue using Elon Musk’s Starlink service at the White House, even after declaring the end of his personal and political relationship with the billionaire entrepreneur. However, he hinted he may move his red Tesla Model S—acquired from Musk earlier this year—off the premises. The rift between […]

US, China Resume High-Stakes Trade Talks in London Amid Rare Earth Dispute

LONDON – United States and Chinese officials reconvened in London on Tuesday for a second day of high-level trade talks focused on resolving disputes over export controls, particularly involving rare earth materials. These materials, essential for sectors like electric vehicles, aerospace, semiconductors, and defence, have become a flashpoint threatening global supply chains and economic stability. […]

Federal Budget 2025-26 to Be Presented in NA Today

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 in the National Assembly today (Tuesday), with total expenditures estimated at around Rs17.573 trillion. The session, beginning at 5 PM under Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, will also see the presentation of the Finance Bill 2025, revenue targets, and related financial […]

Muslim Pilgrims Brave Scorching Heat for Hajj’s Spiritual Peak at Mount Arafat

ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat on Thursday for the most sacred day of Hajj, enduring extreme heat as they followed in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Saudi authorities urged worshippers to avoid outdoor exposure during peak temperatures, deploying mist sprays and cooling stations to mitigate health risks. […]