Federal flood risk maps had once identified Texas’ Camp Mystic as highly vulnerable to flooding, yet years before the July 4 disaster that killed at least 27 children, officials reportedly approved the removal of several camp buildings from those maps. According to U.S. media reports, including The New York Times
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart for Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit, with China hosting the event as the current chair. Dar’s visit is expected to emphasize Pakistan’s commitment to regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation, and
Islamabad – July 13, 2025: The federal government is reportedly moving ahead with plans to transform the Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a nationwide federal law enforcement agency, expanding its mandate far beyond its traditional provincial borders, according to official sources cited in a confidential report. The transformation aims to centralize
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, acknowledging the country’s “strong” progress on economic reforms. This positive assessment is a critical milestone for the country as it seeks to stabilize its economy, curb inflation, and restore investor confidence. Pakistan’s government, under
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has officially launched a 90-day nationwide protest campaign aimed at challenging the ruling government’s legitimacy and regaining political ground. The movement, labeled as “do-or-die” by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, kicked off over the weekend and is
A special investigation team has been constituted by Sindh police to probe the disturbing and mysterious death of actress and visual artist Humaira Asghar Ali, whose decomposed body was found in her Karachi apartment after being undiscovered for at least eight months. Humaira, once active in theatre, film, and socially
One labourer lost his life and two others were hospitalized after inhaling toxic gas inside a well in the Mamond tehsil of Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred while the three workers were cleaning a well in the Saidgai area, when they were reportedly overcome
Karachi – July 1, 2025: In a welcome relief for Karachi’s electricity consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a refund of Rs4.03 per unit in electricity bills for K-Electric (KE) consumers for the month of July 2025. The decision, announced on Monday, is based on monthly
Imprisoned former prime minister and PTI leader Imran Khan has directed his party to ramp up anti‑government demonstrations culminating on August 5, the second anniversary of his arrest. According to his sister Aleema Khan, Imran has instructed that protests begin after Muharram 10, with a nationwide campaign—potentially beginning in Peshawar and marching
In a significant move to bolster defense cooperation and regional stability, Pakistan and China convened a high-level security meeting at the Pakistan Air Force Headquarters in Islamabad on July 8, 2025. The session was attended by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force, and Air
