Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Malik, has stated that some of the nation’s most influential people have built hotels directly in the paths of rivers, exacerbating the destructive power of floods. During Geo News’ ‘Naya Pakistan’ program, which featured a wide-ranging discussion on climate change, floods, and governance failures, he remarked, “The unfortunate part is that those granting them NOCs (no-objection certificates) are also from among us.” Malik conceded that “Pakistan’s early warning system remains incomplete.” He mentioned that a plan to install 300 systems began in 2017, but only 12 were operational when he took…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
In the latest act of water aggression, India’s unexpected release of excess water into the Sutlej River has caused flooding in Kasur’s Ganda Singh Wala, leading to the submersion of villages and the destruction of thousands of acres of farmland. According to officials, rescue operations are underway to move villagers and their livestock to safety. In Burewala, floodwaters have spread through the Sahu Ka area and nearby rural communities, submerging agricultural land and isolating hundreds of villages after a breach on the Sahu Ka–Chishtian road. Dozens of farming families in Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar watched helplessly as their main crops—cotton, rice,…
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has expressed serious concerns regarding the low minimum price set for the auction of gold blocks in the Indus and Kabul rivers, stating that the province is losing trillions of rupees. The bureau has also exposed multiple irregularities during the gold extraction operations. According to official provincial government documents, NAB has highlighted that leaseholders are openly subletting the blocks and charging between Rs500,000 to Rs700,000 per excavator per week. Their estimated weekly income ranges from Rs750 million to Rs1 billion, which accumulates to trillions of rupees, while the government is receiving a minimal amount in…
According to hospital officials, six people have died from rabies in Karachi between May and August after being bitten by dogs. Medical authorities stated that three of the victims were being treated at Jinnah Hospital and the other three at Trust Hospital in Korangi. Officials reported that the number of rabies-related deaths across Sindh has now climbed to 14 this year. Eight of these deaths occurred at Jinnah Hospital and six at Trust Hospital. Health officials further disclosed that over 22,000 cases of dog bites have been reported so far this year, highlighting a growing public health concern. Alarmingly, a…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a favorable environment for the growth and development of digital investment in the country. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, the finance czar emphasized the importance of collaboration among the public and private sectors, as well as academic institutions, to accelerate digital transformation. He assured that the government would provide all possible support, along with an enabling environment and ecosystem, to promote digital and virtual assets and harmonize the local economy with international best practices. To foster digital investment, Senator Aurangzeb highlighted several government initiatives, including the establishment…
Experts believe that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to significantly reduce consumption taxes on everyday items could provide billions of dollars in annual relief and boost demand in an economy preparing for potentially damaging US tariffs. US President Donald Trump has threatened to double import duties on India from 25% to 50% to punish New Delhi for its continued purchase of oil from Russia. He claims that these purchases help fund Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. This potential measure has clouded the economic outlook for the world’s fifth-largest economy, with Indian exporters warning of sharp drops in orders and severe…
Three young athletes from Pakistan’s Swat region have made history by winning four medals at the MBW International Taekwondo Championship 2025 in Malaysia. The event, which featured over 4,200 athletes from 32 countries, saw them raise the national flag high on the global stage. Ayesha Ayaz, widely known as Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion, once again showed her exceptional talent by clinching a gold and a bronze medal. Known for her remarkable skill since childhood, Ayesha has long represented Pakistan internationally, inspiring young women across the country to pursue sports at the highest level. Her elder brother, Mohammad Zaryab Khan, added…
In a thrilling Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong, Al-Ahli defeated Al-Nassr 5–3 on penalties after a dramatic 2–2 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Al-Nassr, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win for his team. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward reached his milestone with a penalty kick in the 40th minute after Ali Majrashi was penalized for a handball. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner became the first player in history to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs. Al-Ahli, the current Asian Champions League title holders, responded in first-half stoppage time. New signing Enzo Millot…
Speaking in Peachtree City, near Atlanta, Vance stated, “We had the biggest tax cut for families that this country has ever seen.” However, the tax cuts, while significant, were not the largest in US history—a phrase that Trump has often used to inaccurately describe his 2017 tax cut law. Depending on the metric used, the 2025 tax cuts rank either third-biggest since 1980 or tied for seventh. At the same time, many Americans may see only modest changes to the taxes they owe starting in 2026, as the 2025 law primarily extended existing tax cuts. The White House did not…
In transcripts released on Friday, Maxwell praised Trump and was adamant that she never saw him engage in any inappropriate behavior. Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking convictions, stated, “I actually never saw the president in any type of massage setting.” She added, “I never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way. The president was never inappropriate with anybody. In the times that I was with him, he was a gentleman in all respects.” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the second-in-command at the Justice Department, had previously stated that he met with…
