Rescue workers are searching for more than 40 people after a boat accident in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, the country’s emergency agency reported on Sunday. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) stated that the boat, which was transporting over 50 passengers to a market, capsized on Sunday morning. “About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” NEMA added. Boat accidents are common on Nigeria’s poorly regulated waterways, often caused by overcrowding and a lack of proper maintenance, especially during the annual rainy season when rivers and lakes swell. History of Similar Tragedies This…
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that India’s purchases of Russian crude oil are funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and must cease. He added that New Delhi is “now cozying up to both Russia and China.” In an opinion piece published in the Financial Times, Navarro wrote, “If India wants to be treated as a strategic partner of the US, it needs to start acting like one.” India’s Foreign Ministry has previously argued that it is being unfairly targeted for buying Russian oil, while the United States and the European Union continue to purchase goods from Russia. Earlier this…
US President Donald Trump has declared that reclaiming Crimea and joining NATO are “off the table” for Ukraine, a firm stance he took as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Monday for crucial talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelensky, who has repeatedly rejected territorial concessions, is scheduled to meet Trump, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, and other leaders in a high-stakes meeting. This meeting follows a summit between Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, which did not result in a ceasefire but did produce promises of “robust security guarantees” for…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall for Karachi and other parts of Sindh from August 17 to 23. In its latest weather advisory, issued today (Sunday), the Met Office stated that strong monsoon winds are entering parts of the province. As a result, rain with thunderstorms, including some moderate to heavy isolated showers, is expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Badin, Thatta, and Tharparkar, and their surrounding areas. For Karachi specifically, the weather department predicts rain with thunder and lightning on Monday and Tuesday, with some areas possibly…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated on Sunday that Pakistan has video evidence of six downed Indian aircraft, and that the country had advanced knowledge of India’s war plans and strategies during the recent conflict. Naqvi made these claims at a seminar in Lahore titled “Global Impacts of Pakistan’s Military and Diplomatic Victories over India,” organized by the Professor Waris Mir Foundation. Naqvi, who said he was a direct eyewitness to many events, paid tribute to the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy. He especially highlighted the pivotal and unforgettable role of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, whom…
In Swat’s Mangalore area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a raging flood tore through a government primary school, damaging its walls and classrooms. However, the headmaster’s quick thinking saved nearly 950 students. The headmaster, Saeed Ahmed, told Geo News that he noticed the water level in a nearby stream rising rapidly on the morning the flood hit. Without a moment’s hesitation, he ordered his teachers to immediately send the children home. Minutes later, the floodwaters surged into the school, toppling the boundary wall and inundating classrooms and offices. In just five minutes, the entire school was submerged. But by then, all 936…
An All Parties Conference (APC) hosted by the Awami National Party (ANP) ended in disagreement on Sunday after the key government allies, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), declined to endorse the joint declaration. This public discord highlighted deep-seated political divisions, even as the conference was convened to address critical issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The conference, initiated by ANP President Aimal Wali Khan and attended by 19 political parties, aimed to address the deteriorating security situation, resource mismanagement, and political grievances in the merged districts and Balochistan. However, the event concluded without a unified front…
Pakistan is currently grappling with one of the most lethal monsoon seasons in its recent history, as incessant downpours and raging floodwaters have submerged vast areas of the nation. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports that at least 657 people have lost their lives and over 920 have been injured since June 26, as communities continue to be ravaged by cloudbursts, flash floods, collapsing homes, and lightning strikes. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been the hardest-hit province, with remote mountainous regions like Buner becoming the focal point of the devastation. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials from Rescue 1122 have…
Houston: Mother of Renowned U.S. National Promoter Rehan Siddiqi Passes Away By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: The mother of renowned U.S. national promoter from the entertainment business industry, Rehan Siddiqi, passed away at a local hospital in Houston. The late Mrs. Siddiqi had been ill for the past several months and, despite medical treatment, could not recover. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. Her passing has spread grief not only among her family but also throughout the Houston community and the wider Pakistani-American diaspora. Community leaders and friends have…
https://youtu.be/LgpAHnJDrfs?si=Sv7mVuGTfRUCAlOI Independence Day Celebration in Dallas Under “Stand with Pakistan” Becomes a Vibrant Display of Enthusiasm and National Unity By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas, Texas: A grand Independence Day celebration was organized in Irving under the banner of “Stand with Pakistan”, becoming a lively display of passion and national unity. The event saw an impressive turnout, with young people, families, men, women, and children from the Pakistani community joining in. The waving green crescent-and-star flags and the echo of patriotic songs filled the air with love for the homeland. Throughout the day, rallies were held across different parts of…
