A tragic incident in Western Sydney has raised serious concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries after 21-year-old Pakistani student, Haider Ali, lost his life in a devastating fire. Ali worked as a delivery rider for Uber and DoorDash. Incident Details Haider Ali was asleep in his sharehouse when his e-bike battery exploded in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded at 5 a.m. and managed to contain the fire to a single room, but Ali was unable to escape. Five other residents survived the incident. Experts Issue Warning The President of the Pakistan Association of Australia, Hamid Saroha,…
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Amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump, the US government has designated eight Latin American criminal and drug-trafficking groups as “global terrorist organizations.” In a Federal Register notice, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these groups have either committed or pose a risk of committing terrorist acts that threaten US national security, foreign policy, or economy. Listed Groups The eight groups designated as terrorist organizations are: Tren de Aragua Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Cartel de Sinaloa Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion Carteles Unidos Cartel de Noreste Cartel del Golfo La Nueva Familia Michoacana Expert Opinions Experts argue that while these…
US President Donald Trump has faced backlash from European leaders after calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator.” As reported by BBC, Trump deepened the divide by criticizing Zelensky and claiming he only knew “how to play Joe Biden like a fiddle.” His remarks came after Zelensky accused him of living in a Russian disinformation space for excluding Kyiv from US-Russia talks. European Leaders’ Response German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Trump’s remark, calling it “simply wrong and dangerous to deny Zelensky his democratic legitimacy.” UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed his support for Zelensky in a phone call, with…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy “a dictator without elections” and warned that he must act quickly to secure peace or risk losing his country. Trump’s remarks came after Zelenskiy rejected his claim that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s 2022 invasion, stating that the US president was trapped in a Russian disinformation bubble. “A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskiy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,” Trump posted on Truth Social. In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, “We will defend our right to exist,” dismissing any notion of…
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slightly dropped in recent days as more Americans express concerns about the direction of the economy, while the new leader threatens multiple countries with tariffs, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The six-day poll, which concluded on Tuesday, showed that 44% of respondents approved of Trump’s job performance, down from 45% in a previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on January 24-26. Trump’s approval rating stood at 47% in a January 20-21 poll conducted shortly after his return to the White House. The percentage of Americans disapproving of his presidency has risen significantly to 51%, compared…
United States President Donald Trump has suggested using some of the savings from tech billionaire Elon Musk’s cost-cutting initiative to distribute cash to American citizens and reduce government debt. Speaking at an investment summit hosted by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in Miami Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Trump stated that he was considering allocating 20 percent of the savings to the public and another 20 percent to pay off the federal government’s $36 trillion debt. “The numbers are incredible, Elon. So many billions of dollars … hundreds of billions,” Trump remarked at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit, referring…
major challenge for society. A recent tragic incident in Mamond Tehsil, Bajaur, shook the nation, where a four-year-old innocent girl was brutally raped and murdered by a close relative. According to police reports, the suspect lured the child with food, assaulted her, and then killed her. To hide the crime, he also attempted to mutilate her body. The police acted swiftly and arrested the suspect within 12 hours, who later confessed to the crime. This incident has sparked outrage in the community, with people demanding strict action and immediate justice. Unfortunately, this is not the first time such a horrific…
Islamabad: On Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has established a special subcommittee to enhance the performance of Pakistan’s embassies abroad. Members and First Meeting MNA Bilal Azhar Kayani has been appointed as the convener of the eight-member subcommittee. An official notification has been issued regarding the formation of the committee. The first meeting will be held tomorrow, chaired by Bilal Azhar Kayani. Subcommittee Members: Additional Secretaries from the Ministries of Interior, Commerce, Finance, and Information & Broadcasting. Additional Secretaries from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Joint Secretary from the Cabinet…
A group of five judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the appointment of Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the acting chief justice of IHC. The petition raises concerns over seniority issues following his transfer from the Lahore High Court (LHC). Key Highlights: Five IHC judges file a petition against Justice Dogar’s appointment. The petition challenges the President’s authority in judicial transfers. Judges argue that transferred judges should retake the oath to reset their seniority. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq rejected their seniority concerns. Background of the Case IHC judges Justice Mohsin…
Parachinar: Authorities have issued evacuation notices for residents of four villages in Lower Kurram due to escalating security threats. Affected Villages and Actions Taken: Villages: Ochit, Manduri, Dad Kumar, and Bagan. Reason: Worsening security situation. Government Action: Once vacated, search operations will commence to ensure security. So far, six families have already been relocated to Hangu, temporarily staying with relatives. Recent Wave of Violence and Impact Over 150 people have been killed since November 2024 due to ongoing clashes in Kurram. 40 people died in two convoy ambushes. Repeated attacks on security convoys and civilians continue. Severe shortages of food…
