Following the relentless downpour from Typhoon Ragasa’s outer rim since Monday, Taiwan’s eastern Hualien county is facing a crisis, with 129 people reported missing after a barrier lake overflowed and sent a sudden wall of water into a town. Many residents of the tourist town of Guangfu have voiced complaints about the lack of sufficient warning from Taiwanese authorities, who are typically known for their swift evacuation procedures in a region frequently hit by typhoons. As the storm’s rains pounded Taiwan, Hong Kong was simultaneously grappling with massive waves that crashed over its eastern and southern shorelines. These waves surged…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK has arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of offenses under the Computer Misuse Act. The arrest took place on Tuesday, and the suspect has since been released on conditional bail. This development is part of an ongoing investigation into a significant cyberattack on Collins Aerospace last week, which has had widespread consequences across Europe. NCA Deputy Director Paul Foster stated, “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing.” It is currently unclear which criminal group is responsible for…
In a significant development in July, the United Kingdom removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, paving the way for Pakistani airlines to apply for flight operations in Britain. This decision came after a thorough aviation security inspection conducted by the UK Department for Transport at Islamabad International Airport, which found Pakistan’s security protocols to be “satisfactory and in line with international standards.” Following the receipt of the TCO certification, Pakistan’s national carrier, PIA, announced that it is now authorized to operate direct flights for both passengers and cargo. The airline stated that it will first resume flight operations to…
Recent allegations of aerial strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah valley, which reportedly killed at least two dozen civilians, including women and children, have prompted protests and calls for an inquiry from local tribesmen and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Officials, on the other hand, have claimed that the explosions were caused by terrorists who were storing and manufacturing explosive devices inside houses. During an interview on a television program, a political figure named Wali was questioned about the apparent contradiction in the PTI-led government’s stance on the province’s security situation. Some suggested that the party was supportive of military…
A political rift has emerged between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) over how to distribute aid to flood victims. The dispute began after Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced that the provincial government would issue relief cards using its own funds instead of using the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). In a post on X, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari criticized the decision, highlighting that over four million people in Punjab have been affected by the “unprecedented floods.” She called BISP the “fastest and most effective way” to deliver aid, emphasizing that the program has both…
An FIR has been filed at the Gulshan-i-Iqbal Police Station against eight suspects following an incident of gunfire and hostage-taking at a local call center. The case, registered a day ago, includes charges under multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), such as rioting (147, 148, 149), assault (337A), wrongful confinement (342), and assault on a woman (354). A charge under Section 25 of the Sindh Arms Act 2013 for the use of a firearm has also been added. Details of the Incident According to the FIR, the incident began after workers at the call center took the complainant’s…
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, MQM leader Farooq Sattar criticized the city’s key development projects, stating they are stalled due to persistent funding issues, inter-agency coordination problems, and regulatory hurdles. He highlighted several projects, including the K-IV water supply scheme, the Red Line bus corridor, and halted roadworks like the Karimabad underpass and the Malir Expressway. “They can neither conceive a development project nor can they deliver it,” he asserted. Green Line BRT and Administrative Hurdles Sattar specifically addressed the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. He mentioned that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), backed by the…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a social media monitoring cell to crack down on tax evasion. A team of 40 investigators is currently reviewing posts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by influencers, celebrities, realtors, and businesspeople to identify individuals whose lavish lifestyles do not align with their tax filings. A senior FBR official noted that these social media accounts are “open-source” and can quickly lead to tax evasion cases. Mandate and Objectives of the New Unit This new monitoring cell was formed to address Pakistan’s chronic inability to meet its revenue collection targets and to help achieve…
The recently announced results for the 2025 Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) First Annual Examination from the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) highlight the strong academic performance of this year’s students. Female candidates continued their trend of outperforming their male counterparts across all academic fields. Furthermore, private institutions secured the majority of top positions, with Punjab Group of Colleges leading the way. Out of the 335 top positions across nine Punjab boards and the Federal Board, government and semi-government institutions earned 52 (16%) while private institutions secured 283 (84%). Punjab Group of Colleges dominated the private sector with…
In a detailed verdict issued on Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has observed that a judge of the Supreme Court or a high court cannot initiate contempt of court proceedings against a fellow judge from the same court. This observation was made in a case concerning contempt proceedings against Additional Registrar (Judicial) Nazar Abbas, which had been initiated by three Supreme Court judges. The original case involved the jurisdiction of regular benches to determine the constitutionality of Article 191A of the Constitution. The verdict, authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, stated that according to sub-article (5) of Article 199…
