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…
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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…
Riyadh: The prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, has been named the new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia. This significant appointment was made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. According to Saudi media, the decision came following a formal proposal submitted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In addition to this principal religious role, Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan has also been appointed as the head of the Council of Senior Scholars. Reflecting the importance of the position, the royal decree grants him a rank equivalent to that of a government minister. This appointment follows…
Two weeks after a ceasefire was declared in Gaza, the reality on the ground remains dire. Despite the truce, Israeli forces are being accused of actively obstructing aid deliveries, leading to persistent hunger and thirst across the strip. The crisis has drawn condemnation from 41 international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO). In a unified statement, they assert that Israel is “deliberately” preventing essential supplies from reaching a population already on the brink of famine. The United Nations has issued a stark warning, highlighting the scale of the suffering. According to the UN, a quarter of Gaza’s population…
One resident in the United Arab Emirates has seen their life change dramatically after winning a historic lottery jackpot worth 100 million Dirhams. The identity of the fortunate winner has not yet been disclosed by the UAE Lottery. However, organizers released a brief audio clip of the moment the winner received the unbelievable news. In the audio call, a lottery representative informs the winner, “You have won the jackpot,” to which the stunned individual simply replies, “Oh my God!” The winner secured this massive prize, valued at approximately 7.65 billion Pakistani Rupees, by correctly matching all seven numbers in…
