NEW YORK: A massive and dangerous blizzard has plunged large parts of the United States US into a state of emergency, causing widespread travel chaos, power outages, and life-threatening conditions. Authorities have declared emergencies in 18 states, with the National Guard activated in nine, as the colossal winter storm barrels across the country. The extreme […]
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QUETTA: A fresh winter weather system is set to sweep across Balochistan starting today (Sunday), bringing a new series of rainfall and snowfall to various parts of the province, including the provincial capital. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed forecast, warning of potential disruptions and advising relevant authorities to stay alert. According to the
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government has categorically denied reports circulating about a forced evacuation of the Tirah Valley on the orders of the armed forces, terming them “baseless and malicious” propaganda aimed at sowing public fear and tarnishing state institutions. In a detailed statement issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday, authorities clarified that
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LAHORE: Salman Qadir, the son of late Pakistani Test cricket legend Abdul Qadir, was arrested by police on Wednesday on charges of allegedly raping a housemaid at a farmhouse. The arrest follows the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) at the Barki police station based on the victim’s detailed complaint. According to the FIR, accessed
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THARPARKAR: A deepening humanitarian crisis has unfolded at Civil Hospital Mithi, where 46 innocent children have succumbed to malnutrition and disease in the past three weeks. The district headquarters hospital remains overwhelmed, with 70 children currently under treatment for ailments exacerbated by severe cold and chronic food insecurity. The Medical Superintendent confirmed that three more
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LAHORE: Lahore police have arrested the key accused in a high-profile fraud case involving the disappearance of approximately 20 kg of gold, worth around Rs 68 crore, from the bustling Ichhra Jewellery Market. The breakthrough came through an intelligence-based operation hinged on mobile location tracking, culminating in the arrest of Sheikh Waseem Akhtar from Islamabad.
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KABUL: Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as three consecutive days of intense rainfall and heavy snowfall have plunged large parts of the country into freezing conditions, raising concerns over a mounting but still incomplete human toll. In such a case, at least 61 people have lost their lives while more than 110 others
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LONDON: Pakistan has taken a step on the global diplomatic stage that could carry far-reaching implications, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the federal cabinet approved the country’s decision to join an international body known as the Board of Peace. In this case, the Pakistan High Commission in London on Saturday, the prime minister
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LAHORE: The future of Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup remains uncertain, as a crucial decision now rests with the Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has mentioned. In this regard, Naqvi clarified that the PCB will move forward only after receiving clear directions from the federal government.
STOCKHOLM: Sweden has taken a firm new stance on Afghan migrants, ordering the deportation of individuals found to be involved in criminal activities or whose asylum applications have been rejected. The decision indicates an important shift in Sweden’s migration policy, aligning it with several other European countries that have recently tightened visa rules and asylum
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