The government of Punjab, Pakistan, has announced its decision to arrest the Rizvi brothers, leaders of a proscribed religious party, citing the need to protect human lives and maintain order in the province. This move signals a hard-line stance against any group challenging the state’s authority following recent violent demonstrations. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Uzma Bukhari delivered a strong message, stating that no one would be permitted to take the law into their own hands or disrupt the peace. “We will not allow armed groups to challenge the writ of the state,”…
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Residents of Pakistan’s cultural heartland, Lahore, were forced to breathe the world’s most toxic air on Friday as a severe wave of pollution choked the city. The global air quality monitoring organization, IQAir, ranked Lahore as the number one most polluted city in the world in its latest rankings. The data, which highlights a significant public health emergency, was recorded at approximately 9:30 AM. At that time, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a hazardous level of 312. This crisis is not confined to Lahore, as other major South Asian cities also feature prominently on the list. India’s capital,…
A significant wildfire has erupted in the Spin Ghar forests located in the Qila Saifullah district of Balochistan, posing a serious threat to the region’s natural ecosystem. Officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the incident on Friday. According to the PDMA, authorities are concerned as the blaze is actively spreading and moving towards the neighboring Zhob mountain range, which could escalate the situation. In response to the emergency, PDMA officials have taken immediate action. A specialized team equipped with firefighting gear, including “fireballs” used for suppressing such blazes, has been dispatched to Qila Saifullah to combat…
Millions of citizens across Pakistan’s populous heartland, Punjab, are once again facing a severe public health challenge as toxic smog blankets the region. Residents in major cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Multan, woke up on Friday morning to a thick haze that has pushed air quality to extremely dangerous levels. The data released paints an alarming picture. The industrial hub of Faisalabad was recorded as the most affected, with its air quality index hitting a staggering 548 particulate matter (PM) level at 8:00 AM—a rating classified as “extremely hazardous.” Other urban centers are also suffering. The city of Kasur registered…
Investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a week of uncertainty, as the market struggled to find a clear direction, resulting in a mixed trend overall. This volatility concluded with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing in the red, shedding 502 points to settle at 163,304. The market experienced significant fluctuations throughout the week, trading within a wide band of 5,372 points. This reflected a cautious investor sentiment. The index reached a weekly high of 168,414 points but also touched a low of 163,041 points. In terms of trading activity, a total of 7.41 billion shares were traded, amounting…
A significant administrative failure in London has sparked public safety concerns after a convicted criminal, jailed for sexual assault against women, was “accidentally” released from prison. Following the revelation of this severe error, the London Police have launched an urgent manhunt for the fugitive, identified as Ethiopian national Haddush Kebato. The incident has exposed a major flaw in the UK’s prison service protocols. Kebato had only been sentenced earlier this month to one year in prison after being found guilty on two charges. This case was already highly sensitive, as it had previously triggered anti-refugee protests in the country.…
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued a strong accusation against the United States, claiming it “wants to start a new war” in the region, and has vowed that he will not allow such a conflict to occur. President Maduro’s sharp remarks came as a direct reaction to a recent U.S. statement regarding the deployment of an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. Emphasizing his resolve, Maduro stated, “We will not let a war happen.” This tension is not isolated to Venezuela. In neighboring Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has also shown strong defiance against U.S. pressure. The United States recently imposed…
The leaders of the world’s two largest economies are scheduled to meet next week, with their deeply strained trade relationship at the top of the agenda. According to a U.S. official, President Donald Trump plans to discuss trade relations extensively with his Chinese counterpart. However, the meeting is overshadowed by growing friction. The U.S. official claimed that Washington is concerned about certain measures announced by China within the last two weeks, and these issues are likely to be raised during the talks. In response, China has issued a sharp rebuke. The Chinese embassy stated that the U.S. is making…
U.S. President Donald Trump has made an unexpected diplomatic gesture, stating his personal wish to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming trip to South Korea. Speaking to the media just before departing for a major tour of Asia, starting with Malaysia, President Trump signaled his openness for another face-to-face meeting. “I know Kim well, and we have a good relationship,” Trump remarked. However, this personal expression was quickly tempered by official statements. A key U.S. official clarified that despite the president’s wish, a meeting with the North Korean leader is not currently part of the official…
Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to transform their strong brotherly relations, rooted in shared faith and mutual respect, into a robust economic partnership. An agreement to significantly increase bilateral investment was reached during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani. The Qatari minister is visiting Islamabad to co-chair the 6th session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). He conveyed warm wishes from the Qatari leadership to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif praised Qatar’s role as one of…
