According to police reports, a fatal accident involving a water tanker on Tuesday has tragically raised the death toll from heavy traffic accidents in Karachi this year to 138. The most recent incident occurred near Future Mor in Landhi, where a motorcyclist, identified as Muhammad Fasih, was fatally struck by a water tanker. Following the collision, the driver of the tanker truck immediately abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Police promptly launched a search operation, and authorities later confirmed the driver’s arrest. This latest incident contributes to the escalating number of fatalities from heavy vehicle accidents, highlighting a growing…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
In a truly unfortunate incident, at least five individuals tragically lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries when a passenger bus became engulfed in flames while traveling on Balochistan’s western bypass. This was reported by rescue services on Tuesday. Three of the injured are currently in critical condition. All the wounded and the deceased have been transported to the Civil Hospital in Quetta, and authorities are actively searching for the bus driver who reportedly absconded from the scene. Expressing profound grief and sorrow over this tragic accident, the Balochistan government has promptly ordered an investigation into the incident. Spokesperson…
During a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar presented the esteemed Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam Award to Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD). This prestigious award acknowledges Mr. Al Suwaidi’s exceptional and dedicated efforts in strengthening the robust relations between Pakistan and the UAE. Presented on behalf of the President of Pakistan, the award ceremony served to underscore the enduring partnership that exists between the two nations. Senator Dar conveyed profound gratitude for ADFD’s consistent and steadfast support of Pakistan’s various development initiatives over many…
On Tuesday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) rejected the bail petitions of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in eight May 9 cases, which include the one related to the attack on Jinnah House. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, announced the reserved verdict after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense teams. Imran Khan had submitted these bail applications in connection with several cases registered against him following the widespread violent protests that erupted across the country on May 9, 2023, subsequent to his arrest. Previously, on November 27, 2024,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a telephonic discussion with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, during which both leaders deliberated on the evolving situation in the Middle East. They collectively stressed the imperative of achieving a peaceful resolution through sustained dialogue and diplomatic efforts. A statement released by the Prime Minister Office (PMO) indicated that PM Shehbaz conveyed Pakistan’s profound apprehension regarding the ongoing regional developments. He “underscored the pressing necessity for a return to tranquility via diplomatic engagement.” During their conversation, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to supporting Iran across all international platforms, including the United…
أجندة ترامب الجديدة: فرحة إسرائيل، صمت إيران، واستعداد نوبل! الكاتب: رجا زاهد اختر خانزادها كانت الدنيا على حافة لحظة ملتهبة، حيث كانت شوارع طهران مغطاة بالرماد، وأصداء صرخات تُسمع في أجواء تل أبيب. توقفت الحرب التي استمرت اثني عشر يومًا—والتي كادت أن تكون مقدمة لنهاية العالم—بشكل مفاجئ. لم يتحدث الاتحاد الدولي، ولم تتحرك أي لجنة عالمية للسلام… بل كان كل شيء نتيجة تغريدة واحدة… وابتسامة هادئة من رئيس أمريكي سابق أخمدت النيران. لم تكن مجرد إعلان، بل كانت حركة شطرنج دبلوماسية، ملفوفة بكلمات، ولكنها مشتعلة بمصلحتها. قال دونالد ترامب: “إيران ستتوقف خلال ست ساعات، وإسرائيل بعد اثنتي عشرة ساعة، وبعد…
Trump’s New Agenda: Israel’s Joy, Iran’s Silence, Preparing for Nobel! Analysis by: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The world stood on the brink of a scorching moment, where the streets of Tehran were covered in ash, and echoes resonated in the skies of Tel Aviv. A twelve-day war, which could have heralded a global catastrophe, suddenly halted. The United Nations stayed silent, the Global Peace Council remained motionless—a tweet emerged, and a former U.S. president’s quiet smile halted the flames. This was not merely an announcement; it was a diplomatic chess move, wrapped in words, but searing with the fire of…
France’s national blood supply agency, the French Blood Establishment (EFS), has announced the remarkable discovery of a new blood type, dubbed “Gwada negative.” A French woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known carrier of this unique blood type, a finding that comes 15 years after researchers first encountered a perplexing blood sample. A Decade-Long Scientific Breakthrough The initial discovery dates back to 2011, when a “very unusual” antibody was detected in a 54-year-old patient living in Paris who was undergoing routine tests ahead of surgery. At the time, resource limitations prevented further in-depth…
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday presented the FY2025-26 budget as a balanced plan designed to offer public relief, stimulate industrial growth, implement spending cuts, enhance revenue, and ensure fair tax enforcement. The ultimate goal, he stated, is to drive sustainable, export-led growth for Pakistan. Concluding the debate on the budget’s general discussion, the minister announced several tax and relief measures incorporated into the budget following suggestions from the finance committees of both the National Assembly and the Senate. Key Tax and Relief Measures in the Budget Aurangzeb affirmed the government’s commitment to economic stability amidst regional uncertainty. He highlighted…
The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile published their first images on Monday, revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies. More than two decades in the making, this giant US-funded telescope sits perched at the summit of Cerro Pachon in central Chile, where dark skies and dry air provide ideal conditions for observing the cosmos. Detailed Stellar Nurseries and Galaxy Clusters One of the debut images is a composite of 678 exposures taken over just seven hours, capturing the Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula—both several thousand light-years from Earth—glowing in vivid pinks…
