KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) forecast of up to 200mm of rain in Karachi and up to 500mm in other cities across Sindh has prompted authorities to take urgent measures to mitigate the potential risk of urban flooding. Key departments have been placed on high alert for the four-day forecast period. Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah convened a high-level meeting attended by provincial ministers, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Sukkur Mayor Arsalan Shaikh, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, and representatives from the army and navy, among others. During the meeting, PMD officials briefed the CM about the heavy rainfall…
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ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday voiced his concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Balochistan and Punjab, pointing out that “an institution is being blamed for this mess.” Speaking to reporters after a hearing related to the £190 million corruption case at Adiala Jail, Khan indicated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would only consider the option of national reconciliation after its grievances were addressed. He firmly ruled out any possibility of national reconciliation without accountability for what he termed as “fraudulent general elections.” Khan also commented on Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test match against…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reiterating the nation’s determination to eradicate terrorism with renewed commitment. In separate but similar statements, both leaders denounced the violent incidents that resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including civilians and security personnel. President Zardari, known for his firm stance against terrorism, condemned the attacks, labeling the perpetrators as “enemies of humanity.” He reaffirmed the nation’s resolve to continue the fight against terrorism, stating, “The killing of innocent people is tantamount to killing all of humanity.”…
Following moderate to heavy rainfall in Karachi the previous day, city police were put on high alert on Tuesday as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted further rainfall. A deep depression system approaching from Rajasthan brought light to moderate showers to several cities, including Karachi, on Monday evening. PMD’s chief meteorologist, Sardar Sarfaraz, stated that the system is moving westward and southwestward, showing no signs of weakening. He warned that lower Sindh could experience very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with 400mm to 500mm expected over a four-day period (August 27-30), particularly in Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Tharparkar, Tando Muhammad Khan,…
QUETTA: At least 50 people, including 14 security personnel, were killed in a series of violent attacks across Balochistan as militants from the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) unleashed chaos throughout the province. The militants targeted police stations, railway tracks, and vehicles, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. The violence began late Sunday night, with militants launching coordinated assaults on security forces and civilians, particularly those from Punjab. Key locations including police stations, a paramilitary camp in Bela, Levies stations, and several highways, including the Coastal Highway, were attacked. In Musakhail, militants shot and killed 23 people after checking their…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for a resolute and united approach to combat terrorism following a series of devastating attacks in Balochistan that left at least 50 people dead, including 14 security personnel. The attacks, carried out by militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), targeted security forces and civilians, particularly those from Punjab. The militants launched a series of coordinated assaults across the province late Sunday night, attacking police stations, blowing up railway tracks, and setting fire to nearly three dozen vehicles. During a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz emphasized the need for…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday expressed strong support for Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s counterterrorism efforts, following a series of deadly attacks in the province that claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security personnel. The attacks, which took place late Sunday night, were carried out by militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group. The militants targeted both security forces and civilians, particularly those from Punjab, launching coordinated assaults across the province, including attacks on police stations, railway tracks, and the destruction of nearly three dozen vehicles. Speaking alongside CM Bugti in Quetta, Naqvi…
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North Korea has showcased a new “suicide drone,” with leader Kim Jong Un personally overseeing a performance test, according to state media reports on Monday. The demonstration featured the drones destroying targets, with Kim observed using high-powered binoculars and expressing a desire for increased development of such drones. Kim emphasized the need for “more suicide drones,” as well as advancements in “strategic reconnaissance and multi-purpose attack drones,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. Suicide drones, designed to carry explosives and crash into enemy targets, function similarly to guided missiles. North Korea’s expanding drone fleet is expected to target ground…
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening at Bourget airport near Paris, according to reports from TF1 TV and BFM TV, citing unnamed sources. The arrest is reportedly linked to concerns over Telegram’s moderation practices, with French authorities investigating whether insufficient oversight has allowed criminal activities to proliferate on the platform. Telegram has not yet responded to a request for comment from Reuters, and both the French Interior Ministry and police have declined to provide additional details. Russia, which had previously attempted to ban Telegram, stated it is working to “clarify” the situation…
