TOKYO: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, injuring at least 50 people, cutting off power to thousands of homes, and severely disrupting the transportation network. The quake damaged roads, bridges, and buildings, and caused fires in some areas. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that authorities are currently gathering complete details of the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a fresh and powerful spell of monsoon rains across much of the country from July 29 to Aug. 5 and warned of urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides. The PMD said moisture-laden monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal will enter the country’s upper
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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday met students from Quaid-e-Azam Library after they appealed for improvements to the facility and pledged to transform it into one of Pakistan’s model libraries within three months. The chief minister invited the students to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, where he listened to their concerns and discussed
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RAWALAKOT: Authorities said they arrested a member of a banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot and recovered a US-made M4 rifle, alleging the group was involved in armed activities despite claims that it was unarmed. Officials said video footage showed armed members of the banned group carrying multiple weapons. They alleged that the
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LAHORE: The 10-month-old daughter of former Pakistan Test cricketer Mohammad Khalil died after suffering an electric shock while playing at home, the former fast bowler confirmed on Monday. The tragic incident occurred while Khalil was in the United States to play league cricket. He is returning to Pakistan after receiving news of his daughter’s death.
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QUETTA: The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (North) is continuing rescue and relief operations in Nasirabad district following severe weather and flooding. FC personnel evacuated affected families to safer locations as part of the ongoing operation. Working with the district administration, relief teams distributed food, clean drinking water, medical assistance, and other essential supplies to flood-affected
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ISLAMABAD: South Korea’s national men’s hockey team arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a four-match Test series that will serve as part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. Officials from the Pakistan Sports Board and the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Division welcomed the visiting squad at Islamabad International Airport. The South
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed much of Iran’s military capability, including its navy, air force, senior military leadership, and air defense systems, and claimed Tehran is now seeking a deal with Washington. Speaking at an event in the US state of Michigan, Trump said American forces also destroyed most
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ISLAMABAD: Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the visit is taking place at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the visit, Sheikh
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MIRPUR: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially announced the results of three key constituencies in Mirpur following the first phase of the AJK Legislative Assembly elections. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured victory in two constituencies, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won one seat. In this regard, Chief Election
