In a firm declaration aimed at preserving Pakistan’s sovereign water rights, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has warned India against taking any steps that violate the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — the landmark water-sharing agreement between the two nations brokered by the World Bank in 1960. The prime minister’s comments came
In a landmark move aimed at reducing the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the ambitious “3 by 35” Initiative, urging countries worldwide to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages by at least 50% by the year 2035. The initiative
A ferocious week-long bout of monsoon rains and sudden flash floods has left at least 46 people dead and many more injured across Pakistan, authorities confirmed on June 30, 2025. Heavy downpours, concentrated between June 24 and June 29, ravaged multiple provinces, triggering widespread devastation and emergency alerts. Provincial Toll
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a landmark judgment ordering the dissolution of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transferring its powers, assets, and functions to the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (MCI). The decision marks a significant shift in the governance structure of Pakistan’s federal capital. Court Ruling The IHC
In a solemn ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the funeral of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, a decorated officer who embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation against militants in South Waziristan. Major Shah, 37, was leading a Special Services Group
A fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks has struck multiple locations across Israel, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire announced just days prior. The barrage has reignited tensions, displaced civilians, and spurred global concern over escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Unfolding Attacks and Civilian Impact Iranian forces launched a
Former President Donald Trump has reignited global tensions by suggesting regime change in Iran following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities—a move that has rattled allies and adversaries alike and intensified the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Trump’s Rhetorical Shift In the aftermath of Saturday’s strikes on Iran’s underground
Three schools from Pakistan have been named finalists in the 2025 World’s Best School Prizes, organised by UK-based T4 Education in partnership with global sponsors. According to Pakistan Today, the shortlisted institutions include leading educational centres recognized for excellence in categories such as Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, and others.
Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, has announced the postponement of the planned nationwide protest movement. The decision comes as the party cites “rising global tensions” and ongoing backchannel discussions with the establishment. From his prison cell at Adiala Jail, Khan instructed PTI leadership to delay mass mobilisations and
Global Enthusiasm Marks Nintendo Switch 2 Launch as Fans Line Up Worldwide June 5, 2025 — The much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has ignited global excitement, with fans queuing outside stores in major cities to be among the first to experience the next-generation console. In Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district,
