A five-story residential structure collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area on Friday, resulting in at least four fatalities and six injuries, as reported by rescue officials. According to rescue personnel, at least four bodies and six individuals were extricated from the debris in an injured state. A woman was among those successfully rescued. Officials further stated that more people are feared to be entrapped beneath the rubble, and a rescue operation is actively in progress. Six families resided in the affected building, with numerous individuals reportedly trapped within the wreckage. Hospital authorities confirmed that six injured persons were transported to the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq dispatched a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, asserting his detachment from the recent dispute surrounding a raise in his remuneration. This action follows considerable criticism from Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif concerning the increased pay for senior parliamentary roles, as reported by The News. Sources indicate that within his correspondence, Sadiq unequivocally stated that he had “nothing to do with the issue” of his salary increment and conveyed his willingness for his compensation to remain unchanged. He conveyed in the letter, “No matter if my salary is not increased. I have…
America: Where Dreams Turned into Punishment — Trump’s Decree, the Supreme Court’s Seal, the Alligator Alcatraz, and a New Wave of Deportation By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada There was a time when people said, “If your dreams have shattered, come to America, this is where dreams are born again.” But now, as a new fortress rises amid the swamps of Florida, surrounded by alligators and silence, nicknamed the “Alligator Alcatraz,” it feels as though this land of dreams has turned into a land of fortifications. The country that once offered refuge is now drafting deportation lists. Trump is back and…
At a time when Pakistan desperately needs to increase its revenues and broaden its tax base, tax evaders continue to siphon off hundreds of billions of rupees with virtual impunity, while the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) routinely fails to enforce the law. This stark picture emerges from the Auditor General of Pakistan’s latest report for the fiscal year 2024-25, which has documented tax evasion and enforcement lapses costing the nation hundreds of billions every year. Common Evasion Tactics and FBR’s Weaknesses The report points to thousands of cases where taxpayers are involved in widespread under-reporting, bogus claims,…
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation (CPI) experienced a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June, the statistics bureau reported on Tuesday. This figure is largely consistent with the finance ministry’s projection of 3% to 4% issued just a day earlier. On a month-on-month basis, prices saw a 0.2% rise in June, reversing the 0.2% decline observed in May. In a note, Topline Securities indicated that the full-year inflation rate of 4.49% also falls comfortably within their expected range for FY25. The brokerage firm noted that the pace of inflation has significantly decreased from an average of 23.41% in FY24. This reduction is primarily…
Sutton Foster is reportedly “firming up” after Hugh Jackman’s ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, allegedly labeled her a “homewrecker.” According to Radar Online, Foster is furious about being wrongly accused of breaking up a home. Sources told the outlet that the 50-year-old American actress is now ready to defend herself and Jackman after Furness stigmatized her reputation. Notably, the star of A Million Little Things has been under scrutiny since she and her Music Man co-star went public with their relationship earlier this year. However, sources claim she is tired of the “betrayal” narrative and wants to speak out. For context, Furness,…
Angelina Jolie is reportedly struggling to manage her teenage children on her own and has enlisted the help of her eldest son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Angelina is particularly concerned about her kids, 19-year-old Shiloh and 21-year-old Pax. The Salt star has reportedly given her growing children significant freedom, and she worries about them, especially after Pax had multiple road accidents in recent years. “Angelina is brushing this latest incident off as a case of Pax experimenting and pushing boundaries,” an insider told Radar Online. “But it’s no secret that she’s struggling to keep her kids in line,” they added. Shiloh, on…
The identity of Harry Styles’ mystery woman has finally been confirmed. The former One Direction member was seen kissing an unidentified woman in the VIP area at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. A video shared by The Sun quickly led to widespread speculation about who the woman might be. Onlookers told the outlet, “Harry only had eyes for this woman and sparks were flying as soon as they were together. Harry turned up with a few of his mates but as soon as she got there, they were almost inseparable.” They added, “They both looked like they were having…
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are reportedly looking to add a new member to their family. According to a recent report from RadarOnline.com, the musical couple is likely to welcome a baby soon, and they are hoping for a “daughter.” An insider claims that Gwen has given her “baby dream” the green light by “clearing her schedule” for the remainder of the year. “She and Blake have been dropping hints, but the biggest one for people who know Gwen is how much she’s suddenly slowed down,” the source explained. “It’s very unusual to have this much time in her schedule…
Britney Spears’ former husband, Sam Asghari, is reportedly fed up with her constant complaining and has started to “ghost” her. Britney has been relying on her ex-partner to vent about her issues and her family’s behavior, but the fitness trainer has reached his limit and wishes to move on. “Britney has been a trainwreck since she and Sam split,” an insider revealed to Radar Online. “He’s sick of listening to her crazy complaints about her family – that’s why he left in the first place,” they added. Following their divorce, the “Gimme More” hitmaker reportedly turned to her controversial housekeeper,…
