A couple survived a harrowing night by holding onto a tree attached to the roof of their hut as the Chenab River’s relentless floodwaters swept through the area. Rescue teams reached them the following morning and brought them to safety.
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed in Radom, central Poland, during preparations for an upcoming airshow. The pilot tragically lost his life, the army confirmed.
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Punjab as the province faces severe flooding following heavy swelling of rivers, attributed to Indian water aggression. The situation remains critical with widespread inundation affecting communities across the region.
The flood surge in the Ravi River at Shahdara has started to decrease. The peak flow recorded at the location reached 220,000 cusecs.
Senior journalist Raye Saqib Kharral’s report has sparked a debate over the government’s claim that internet speeds in Pakistan will soon double. While the announcement promises significant benefits for freelancers, questions remain about how much of the claim is factual and how much is exaggerated.
Severe flooding in Lahore has forced residents to climb onto the roofs of their homes as danger sirens blare across the city. Authorities warn that the situation remains critical, with widespread inundation affecting multiple neighborhoods.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited flood-affected areas of Punjab including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal, and Kartarpur to assess the situation and ongoing relief operations. He commended the army and civil administration for their efforts, interacted with the affected Sikh community, and assured restoration of religious sites, including Durbar Sahib Kartarpur.…
The Pakistan Army continues rescuing flood-affected people in Okara, Sargodha, and Kot Momin, relocating over 1,500 individuals to safety and providing medical aid, with teams deployed on the Ravi River and relief camps set up across affected areas.
The U.S. dollar remained steady on Friday but is on track for a 2% decline in August against major currencies, fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next month. Concerns also persist over potential threats to the Fed’s independence.