Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a new, intense monsoon spell to begin on Monday, bringing heavy rainfall to many parts of the country and raising concerns of flash floods in low-lying areas. The new weather system is expected to bring widespread showers to northern and central regions from August 4 to 7. Regional Impact: Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are at risk of cloudbursts. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also bracing for strong winds and thunderstorms. Punjab, which has already been severely affected, and the capital, Islamabad, will continue to experience heavy rains. In the south, Sindh and…
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greeted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the PM House, where the visiting dignitary was honored with a guard of honor. Both leaders are set to hold bilateral talks and lead their respective delegations in scheduled meetings. Expanding Cooperation: The two nations are expected to sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in various fields. This will be followed by a joint press conference by PM Shehbaz and President Pezeshkian. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Iranian president arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, where he was welcomed in Lahore by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam…
https://youtu.be/9wx7QMCv7F8?si=NQpd_Jhnj1G7x_tE Elegant Wedding Celebrations of Ambreen Asim’s Daughter Iman Irshad. Attended by Celebrities and Community Leaders, Moments Go Viral on Social Media By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Irving, Texas: The wedding celebrations of Iman Irshad, daughter of renowned Pakistani-American community figure Ms. Ambreen Asim and her husband Mr. Asim Irshad, were nothing short of spectacular. Marked by elegance, warmth, and vibrance, the events captured the hearts of all in attendance — and soon after, captured the attention of thousands online as the festivities went viral across social media platforms. As she united in matrimony with Zeeshan Ijaz, the series of…
Pakistan’s national count of polio cases for 2025 has risen to 18 after a new case was confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday. The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health confirmed the case in the Tank district. The press release stated that the case was found in a 10-month-old boy from the Union Council Mullazai of the Tank district, making it the eleventh case in KP this year. The country has also reported five cases from Sindh and one each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan. The ongoing detection of polio cases highlights the continued…
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is reportedly set to miss the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. According to Indian media reports on Saturday, the primary reason for his absence is workload management. Bumrah, who played in only three of the five Tests during the recent ‘Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy’ against England for the same reason, is now expected to sit out the continental T20 tournament. Despite his limited appearances, the right-arm pacer was a crucial part of India’s fast-bowling attack, bowling 119.4 overs and taking 14 wickets across the…
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday announced the venues and match timings of much-anticipated Asia Cup, slated to be held from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Taking to his X handle, ACC chairman Naqvi said that the eight-team tournament will be played across two venues in the UAE – Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium will host eight Asia Cup 2025 matches, including one Super Fours clash on September 23. The majority of the continental tournament’s matches, however, will be played at…
Alphabet’s Google has suffered a significant legal setback in the U.S. as a federal appeals court rejected its attempt to overturn a key ruling in an antitrust case filed by Epic Games, the creators of the game ‘Fortnite’. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s finding that Google illegally stifled competition by unfairly controlling how Android users get apps and make payments. The lawsuit, initiated in 2020, accused Google of monopolizing the Android app distribution and in-app billing markets. A San Francisco jury sided with Epic in 2023, leading U.S. District Judge James Donato…
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has announced it will raise the retail prices of its original Nintendo Switch consoles and select accessories starting August 3. The company attributed the change to “market conditions,” which industry analysts believe refers to renewed U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. These tariffs have now been expanded to include imports from Vietnam, a major manufacturing base for Nintendo. The price increase will impact the standard Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Lite, and the OLED model, which currently retail for $299.99, $199.99, and $349.99, respectively. Certain accessories, amiibo figures, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will…
Following a series of heated exchanges, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two nuclear submarines. The day before, Trump had issued an ultimatum to Russia, threatening economic sanctions if a ceasefire is not reached by next Friday, August 8. In response, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, described Trump’s threat as “a step towards war.” Trump then replied on Truth Social, stating, “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.” On Friday, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he…
A fierce war of words has been escalating between United States President Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council. After Medvedev warned Trump about the dangers of Russia’s Cold War-era nuclear system, the “Dead Hand,” Trump responded by announcing he had “ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.” He added that “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.” The verbal sparring has intensified in…
