Pakistan

Punjab is facing severe flooding in major rivers, with authorities issuing urgent warnings to residents along riverbanks as water levels continue to rise.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif flanked Chinese President Xi Jinping at a massive parade of military might in Beijing on Wednesday, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West. The event, ostensibly to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, was a chance for Xi to put on an extravaganza to showcase China’s military prowess and bring together friendly leaders to send a message to the rest of the world. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the heads of foreign delegations arrive for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Beijing, China on September 3. — Reuters Kicking off the parade, President Xi warned the world was still “faced with a choice of peace or war”, but said China was “unstoppable”. China’s enormous new intercontinental ballistic missile DF-5C, with a range of 20,000 kil...

A terrorist commander, allegedly involved in carrying out bomb blasts and targeting law enforcement personnel, was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, the police said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Lakki Marwat police, the terrorist — identified as Kifayatullah — was killed during an exchange of fire with the cops. “The police, upon receiving information about a suspected hideout in Nawar Khel, led a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) team and carried out the operation, during which one police constable was left injured due to an exchange of fire with the terrorists,” the statement said. Ammunition and a Kalashnikov were recovered from the slain terrorist, it added. According to the police statement, the “exchange of fire went on for a long time, during which the police retaliated bravely.” It added that a clearance operation was underway in Nawar Khel. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Bannu region Sajjad Khan lauded the bravery of t...

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (M-6) and the Karachi Northern Bypass – Jamshoro Motorway (M-10) are crucial for the country’s economy and regional connectivity.

Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that providing quality education to students and comprehensive training for teachers remain among the government’s top priorities.

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has reserved its verdict on the bail petition of Shahrez Khan, son of former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan, in the Jinnah House attack case.

At least six people were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a passenger vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district.

The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Riphah International University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in education, science, and technology.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reiterated his party’s firm support for security forces in their fight against extremism and terrorism.

The Sindh government on Wednesday signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Google to expand its Peoples IT Program (PITP) and launch a Digital Journalism Scholarship initiative.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended China’s grand military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II Victory Day, standing alongside some of the world’s most powerful leaders in Beijing.

The Pakistan Army, in coordination with the civil administration, is actively conducting rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of Punjab, evacuating hundreds of people to safety as rising waters continue to threaten multiple districts.

Punjab Information and Archives Minister Azma Bukhari on Wednesday clarified that the provincial government has not barred any private organization or individual from distributing food among flood-affected people.

United States President Donald Trump said that US forces attacked a boat carrying drugs to the United States on Tuesday, killing 11 “narcoterrorists” from a gang he alleged was controlled by leftist Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Trump posted a video online of an open-topped speedboat carrying several people travelling on a body of water before it exploded in a ball of flames. The move is a potentially significant escalation in the standoff between Caracas and Washington, after the United States deployed eight warships to Latin America in what it bills as a war on drug trafficking. Trump initially announced at the White House that US forces had “shot out a boat … a drug-carrying boat, lots of drugs in that boat” without giving details. The Republican later posted a statement about the strike on his Truth Social network, along with the black and white video of the exploding boat. “Earlier this morning, on my orders, US Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua n...

At least 750 people have been hospitalised with cholera and gastroenteritis in Gilgit-Baltistan’s (GB) Astore district, the district health officer (DHO) told Dawn.com on Wednesday. Astore DHO Dr Nawab Ahmed Khan said that the 750 cases were reported over four days, though 90 per cent of them are now under control. “I applied 60 drips to a single patient from morning until night,” Dr Khan said. “Several drips were also administered even after the patient left the hospital.” On August 30, Astore’s District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) reported a sudden influx of gastroenteritis patients displaying symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, according to a report by the deputy commissioner, available with Dawn.com. The report stated that the patients hailed from the areas of Pattipura, Lous, Chongrah, Eidgah, Government Colony, Gorikot, Parishing and Shounter. No fatalities were reported as of today. “[A] preliminary medical opinion indicated a waterborne source,” the report stated.’ On August 30, 80 cases were reported...

LAHORE: Insisting that sending the teams to India for international events amid heightened political tensions was not possible, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Tariq Hussain Bugti on Tuesday said the country will not compete in the Jr World Cup later this year. The event is scheduled to be held in Indian cities of Chennai and Madurai from Nov 28 to Dec 10. Pakistan, primarily due to ongoing political strains with New Delhi particularly after a short yet intense military clash between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May, are not competing in the Asia Cup too which is currently in progress in the Indian city of Rajgir. Talking to reporters in Lahore on Tuesday, Bugti while acknowledging that not participating in international events in India was hurting the country’s hockey, said the national cause was bigger than everything. “As there is a war-like situation [currently] prevailing between Pakistan and India, there is no possibility that the PHF will send its team to India for the Junior World Cup. [...

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Babar Sattar on Tuesday presented a charge sheet against Chief Justice Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar, highlighting the “judicial ills plaguing the high court” ahead of a full court meeting. The new judicial year began in the IHC on Tuesday with Justice Dogar convening a full court meeting attended by all judges. Officials said the chief justice scheduled another full court session for 2pm today (Wednesday), issuing formal notices directing all IHC judges to attend. Although the detailed agenda was not made public, such meetings are generally convened at the start of the judicial year to review the court’s performance, discuss administrative affairs, and set priorities for the coming months. The full court meeting, to be chaired by Justice Dogar, will bring together all serving judges of the IHC for collective deliberations on judicial and administrative matters. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq also wrote a letter addressed to the IHC top judge, with copies sent to others, wherein he alle...

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating China’s triumph in the World Anti-Fascist War.

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has taken urgent notice of the potential spread of dengue fever following the recent spell of rains in the province and directed all concerned departments to launch emergency anti-dengue measures without delay.

MULTAN - Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday assured that all flood victims would be provided equal relief and facilities without any discrimination, as he visited various flood relief camps established in the region.