According to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday, at least 20 people have lost their lives and 10 others sustained injuries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to torrential monsoon rains and flash floods. The report, detailing the extent of damage from the recent spell of rains, highlighted Swat district as the worst-affected area. Among the deceased are eight children, five women, and seven men. The PDMA confirmed that six houses were completely destroyed, while 51 others suffered partial damage across various parts of the province. Additionally, six livestock were reported dead, primarily due to rooftops…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The official notification regarding the seniority of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges has been formally issued. According to this notification, Justice Sarfraz Dogar has been designated as the most senior judge of the IHC. In the seniority ranking, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani holds the second position, followed by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb in third. Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri is ranked fourth, and Justice Babar Sattar is in the fifth position. This seniority order was determined by the President of Pakistan, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s directives to establish seniority based on the judges’ service records. The Ministry of Law…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday declared the elimination of the Pakistan Television (PTV) license fee from electricity bills nationwide. During the inauguration ceremony of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application in Islamabad, the Prime Minister stated that the government is undertaking urgent measures to tackle the “four-pronged challenge” in the power sector: electricity theft, low consumption, circular debt, and high production costs. He highlighted that an estimated Rs 500 billion worth of electricity is stolen annually, which remains one of the sector’s most significant challenges. “We must control electricity theft with lightning speed,” he emphasized, adding that efforts…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Sunday that over three days of intense monsoon downpours, a minimum of 38 individuals lost their lives and 63 others sustained injuries due to rain-related incidents across the country. According to the NDMA, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported the highest number of casualties, with 19 people dying in various incidents triggered by the heavy rainfall. In Punjab, 12 fatalities were recorded, while Sindh and Balochistan collectively reported seven deaths. The torrential rains, which impacted several parts of the country from June 26 to 28, have also resulted in damage to infrastructure and disruption…
A Cricketer Entangled in the Politics of Chess — Imran Khan: A Scene of Minus or a New Move on an Old Board? By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Politics in Pakistan is not a cricket field it is a complex chessboard. Here, victories are not won by hitting sixes, but by reading the opponent’s next move. Imran Khan, who once crowned the nation with a World Cup in cricket, entered politics with the same triumphant spirit. But he forgot that this arena is different. There are no applauding crowds here moves are made in silence, behind veils. Imran Khan made…
Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, recently shared his surprise and emotion regarding the public’s reaction to the trailer for his upcoming film, Deliver Me From Nowhere, where he portrays the legendary guitarist Bruce Springsteen. The trailer for the biopic dropped on June 18, 2025. During a new chat with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, White reflected on the immense pressure of portraying such an iconic figure. “Getting that out, it was so much pressure,” he admitted. He went on to describe the significant emotional impact of the fan response, humorously noting that he received…
Charli XCX is making a triumphant return to Glastonbury in 2025, a year after her last performance at the iconic music festival. Her highly anticipated appearance on the Other Stage follows the immense success of her culture-defining album, brat. The album, which skillfully blends electronic and pop genres, garnered significant critical acclaim. It was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize last year and went on to win Album of the Year at the Brit Awards in March. In recent months, Charli XCX has been showcasing her brat album tracks to audiences worldwide, performing at major festivals including Coachella in California,…
Cher is reportedly turning her attention to the well-being of her son, Elijah Blue Allman, amidst concerns that he is struggling with addiction once again. Cher shares Elijah with her ex-husband, Gregg Allman, to whom she was married from 1975 to 1979. This shift in focus follows months during which Cher was reportedly preoccupied with her partner, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards. RadarOnline.com recently resurfaced previous comments made by the legendary singer about her “complicated” relationship with her son. In 2024, Cher described their connection as “bizarre,” stating, “He and I have such a bizarre relationship. We’ve had so many strange moments……
Music stars Ed Sheeran and Olivia Rodrigo showered each other with compliments following their joint performance on Thursday. Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to share a video from the stage, expressing his long-standing admiration for Rodrigo. “Been a fan of Olivia’s since Drivers License blew my mind back at the start of 2021. Both albums are no skips for me, I’m a proper fan,” he wrote. Sheeran recounted their first meeting: “We first met at the rock and roll hall of fame back in 2022, sat next to each other with her mum and my dad and went on to…
Bradley Cooper is opening up about the profound impact of his late father, Charlie Cooper, and the often challenging yet deeply personal journey of caregiving. Charlie Cooper passed away in 2011 after a battle with lung cancer, a loss that continues to resonate with the actor. The 50-year-old Hangover star has produced a new documentary titled Caregiving. This film aims to highlight the crucial work of hospice caregivers and illuminate the experiences of families navigating serious illness. “My dad was somebody I idolized,” Cooper shares candidly in the documentary. He recalls his early childhood fondness for his father: “I used…
