A powerful explosion at a chemical factory in Sangareddy, located in India’s southern Telangana state, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left several others injured on Monday. A fire officer reported that the blast reduced significant portions of the building to rubble. “We have recovered 12 bodies so far,” stated B. Nageshwara Rao, the district fire official at the explosion site. He added, “We are searching through the debris for more bodies.” Industrial disasters are a frequent occurrence in India, with experts attributing the problem to inadequate planning and the lax enforcement of safety regulations. Indian…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The QS World University Rankings 2026 reveal a notable achievement for the Muslim world, with two of its universities securing positions among the top 100 global institutions. The rankings, which feature over 1,500 institutions from more than 100 countries, highlight significant shifts in global higher education. While the US maintains its leading position, universities from the Muslim world and Asia have demonstrated remarkable progress. This year, Malaysia’s University of Malaya clinched the 58th position, and Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals ranked 67th globally. These rankings underscore the substantial advancements made by academic institutions in Muslim-majority countries.…
Indian customs officials in Mumbai have once again intercepted a significant wildlife smuggling operation, marking the third such seizure this month. This time, a passenger arriving from Thailand was found with a consignment of live snakes. According to customs authorities at the Indian financial hub’s airport, “Customs officers… foiled yet another wildlife smuggling attempt, 16 live snakes… seized from passenger returning from Thailand.” The passenger, who arrived on Sunday, has been arrested, and “further investigation [is] underway,” as stated by the customs agency. The seized live snakes, predominantly non-venomous or with venom too weak to affect humans, included garter snakes,…
Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan have been cornerstones of Pakistan’s cricket team in the recent past. However, their continued exclusion from the squad as selectors finalize rosters for upcoming international assignments has sparked questions about these senior players’ future roles in the T20 format. As reported by The News, the Pakistan team is set for back-to-back T20I series tours to Bangladesh and the West Indies. The official announcement of the squads is expected in the first week of July, ahead of a short but crucial training camp scheduled to begin in Karachi on July 8. Players selected for…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday the appointment of former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan Men’s team. Mahmood will serve in this capacity until his current contract concludes in April 2026, during which period Pakistan is slated to play two Test series. “A seasoned cricketing mind, [Azhar] Mahmood steps into the role with an impressive portfolio of experience. Having served as the assistant head coach of the national side, Azhar has long been a pivotal part of the team’s strategic core,” the PCB stated in a press release, emphasizing Mahmood’s extensive…
With Pakistan being one of the most affected countries by climate change, the nation has adopted various measures to tackle this challenge and mitigate its repercussions. One such notable initiative is the Punjab government’s Green Credit Programme. The programme aims to lay the foundation for an emission trading system in Punjab, while also mobilizing youth, students, women, and the broader community to undertake positive environmental actions. Innovative Recycling Machines and Economic Incentives As part of this initiative, the government has signed an agreement with a private company to recycle single-use plastic. This company will install locally manufactured machines,…
In a startling incident, siblings suspected of robbing a businessman’s house in the PECHS area of Karachi for Rs130 million have been identified as TikTokers, according to authorities. Authorities are currently investigating four arrested suspects in connection with the robbery that took place on the night of June 26. The arrested individuals include Yasra, Nimra, Shahryar, and Shahroz. Investigating officials revealed that the siblings involved in the heist are active on TikTok. The suspects allegedly used fake Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uniforms to gain entry and commit the robbery at the businessman’s residence. They are accused of stealing not only…
Sindh has reported its first dengue-related death of the year, as a 24-year-old male patient passed away at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital. According to hospital officials, the patient had been on a ventilator for the past two days and was suffering from a critically low platelet count of just 32,000. A healthy individual typically has between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets, highlighting the severity of the case. Dengue Statistics in Sindh 2025: Karachi Dominates Cases This marks the first confirmed dengue fatality in Sindh in 2025, even as the province continues to report relatively low numbers of cases…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted partly cloudy and humid weather for Karachi over the next 24 hours, with a possibility of light drizzle in some areas. The maximum temperature is anticipated to range between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while today’s minimum temperature was recorded at 29°C. Humidity levels in the air stand at 79%, and sea breezes are blowing at a speed of 11 kilometers per hour. Upcoming Monsoon System and National Forecast A new monsoon system is expected to affect Sindh around July 5 or 6, potentially bringing more significant rainfall, the PMD spokesperson…
Residents of Karachi are no strangers to power outages, but these frequent breakdowns are now compounding their difficulties by severely disrupting the operations of the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) and causing significant interruptions in the city’s water supply, The News reported on Monday, citing a KWSC spokesperson. The spokesperson stated that power outages at the KWSC’s installations persist unabated. Just 24 hours after power was restored at the Dumlottee Pumping Station, another outage occurred, halting water supply to various areas, including Malir Cantonment, Khokhrapar, and Memon Goth. While electricity has been restored at the North East Karachi Old…
