In some parts of southern Punjab, water levels have begun to recede significantly. The tehsils of Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur in Multan have been declared safe after a major flood passed through Head Panjnad. Despite this, officials stated that evacuation and relief efforts are still underway in low-lying areas along the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers. A total of 12,427 people were evacuated from these areas in what officials called one of the largest rescue operations in recent history, involving a fleet of 1,517 boats. According to Punjab Rescue spokesperson Farooq Ahmed, the districts of Multan, Muzaffargarh, and Rahim Yar…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Texas Governor Signs Law Banning Sharia Compounds, EPIC City Project Faces Major Setback By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Austin: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed House Bill 4211, a new law aimed at preventing religiously exclusive residential developments, such as the controversial EPIC City project in Collin County near by Dallas. The bill bans the creation of so-called Sharia Compounds and protects Texans from discrimination and fraudulent housing practices. The ceremonial signing took place Friday afternoon in McKinney, where a large crowd gathered amid heightened security. Several state and local leaders joined Governor Abbott, including Congressman Keith Self, Senator…
The Pakistani Doctor’s Fire of Sexual Desire… Eight Minutes That Left the Patient Alone and the Conscience on Trial! By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The night in Greater Manchester was a peculiar one. Within the sterile, white walls of the hospital, a silence prevailed that can only be felt in an operating theatre a place where hearts beat but sounds are muffled, where the line between life and death is reduced to a single thread, and where the weight of every breath rests in the hands of a doctor. It is in this moment that a person ceases to be…
The Sindh Health Department confirmed on Saturday that the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, has claimed another life in Karachi, raising the death toll for 2025 to five. In a statement, the health department said a 29-year-old man from Karachi’s district central died from a Naegleria infection. The patient began showing symptoms on September 7 but was only admitted to a private hospital on Thursday when his condition worsened. The health department added that investigations revealed the patient had not engaged in any “water-related activities,” with his only exposure being the routine use of tap water for drinking and bathing. According…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Canada due to scheduled maintenance on its long-range aircraft. According to the national flag carrier’s spokesperson, the decision was made to carry out mandatory technical inspections and parts replacement for its Boeing 777 long-range aircraft, which are capable of flying up to 17 hours non-stop across the Atlantic. The spokesperson stated that both aircraft will undergo a three-week maintenance program, a process that is required once every 10 years. The airline said this step is aimed at ensuring the fleet’s readiness ahead of the expected increase in passenger traffic…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed its deep condolences on Saturday for the loss of life caused by Pakistan’s devastating floods. A senior IMF official stated that the upcoming Extended Fund Facility (EFF) review mission will evaluate whether the country’s fiscal policies and emergency provisions can effectively address the crisis. “The mission will assess whether the FY26 budget, its spending allocations and emergency provisions remain sufficiently agile to address the spending needs necessitated by the floods,” said Mahir Binici, the IMF’s resident representative in Pakistan. According to Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority, the flash floods have killed 972 people so…
In a commanding performance at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka easily defeated Bangladesh in the fifth match of the ongoing Asia Cup. The defending champions successfully chased down a target of 140 runs with four wickets in hand and 32 balls to spare. Sri Lanka’s Batting: Sri Lanka’s chase had a rocky start when opener Kusal Mendis fell for just three runs in the second over, with the team’s score at 13. However, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara quickly stabilized the innings, forming a crucial 85-run partnership for the second wicket. Nissanka was…
Ahead of the high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and India, Dubai Police has issued a stern warning to fans. In a statement, authorities stressed that violence, abusive language, or racist behavior will not be tolerated inside the stadium. The most anticipated match between the arch-rivals is set to be played tomorrow (Sunday) at the Dubai International Stadium. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Events Security Committee of Dubai Police, said offenders could face one to three months in jail and fines ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 30,000 (equivalent to PKR 750,000 to 2.3 million).…
At the recent Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) meetings in Tianjin, China placed energy cooperation at the forefront of its agenda. President Xi Jinping announced that China will invest in building 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar and 10 GW of wind power across SCO member countries over the next five years. This marks a significant increase from the 1 GW of solar and 0.3 GW of wind China has invested in SCO states since 2019. At the same time, the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline received tacit support. If built, this pipeline could raise Russia’s share of China’s gas imports to…
President Donald Trump held a dinner meeting with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, just days after a U.S. ally, Israel, carried out an attack on Hamas leaders in Doha. On Tuesday, Israel attempted to kill Hamas’s political leaders in Qatar, a strike that risked derailing U.S.-backed efforts to broker a truce in Gaza and end the nearly two-year-old conflict. The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in an already volatile region. Trump expressed his annoyance about the strike in a phone call with Israeli Prime…
