News: Tensions remain high in Gaza as Israeli forces killed a Palestinian during an operation in Gaza City. Hamas has returned the bodies of three Israelis killed earlier in the conflict. The exchange comes amid stalled ceasefire talks and mounting international pressure to ease the worsening humanitarian crisis.
India’s tech capital, Bengaluru, is expanding at breakneck speed, fueled by its booming IT industry. But as the city grows, snakes and other wildlife are losing their natural habitats and entering human settlements. With snakebites causing an estimated 58,000 deaths annually across India, fear and reverence coexist. Amid this tension, snake rescuer Shuayb Ahmed is…
The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is being celebrated across the world with vibrant parades, altars, and tributes honoring loved ones who have passed away. Originating in Mexico, the festival has gained global recognition, with cities from Los Angeles to Madrid hosting cultural events, music, and candlelit vigils that blend remembrance…
The Punjab Environment Department has restricted all public and private schools from opening before 8:45 AM due to worsening smog across the province, including Lahore. Colleges and special education centers are also covered under the new order, effective from November 3, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
Schools violating the rule will face fines ranging from…
News: The Diamer Basha Dam, under construction on the Indus River, will be the world’s tallest Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) dam at 272 meters. Construction continues around the clock on key sections including the dam pit, left abutment, and power intake structures. Once completed, it will store 8.1 million acre-feet of water and generate 4,500 megawatts…
News: According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, today’s consultative meeting in Türkiye is focused on forming a joint strategy to ensure the implementation of a ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Officials from several countries are expected to discuss coordinated measures to ease the suffering of civilians in conflict zones.
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, causing widespread destruction. Dozens of people have been reported dead and hundreds injured as rescue teams search for survivors in collapsed buildings. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as aftershocks continue to shake the affected areas, including Herat province.
News: Tehran’s Toy Museum takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through history, featuring toys from ancient Persia to modern America. The exhibits include handmade wooden dolls, tin cars, puzzles, and early mechanical toys. The museum highlights how play and creativity have evolved across cultures and generations, delighting both children and adults.
(By: Abdul Qayum khan Kundi, from Fresno California)
I have often stated that Pakistan lacks a coherent foreign policy doctrine. A true foreign policy doctrine requires a deep understanding of regional history, the socio-economic realities of neighboring countries, national needs, and clearly defined long-term priorities. Every nation has its own temperament and time horizon for…
(By: Raja Muhammad Ayub, Mandi Bahauddin, Correspondent)
A mobile police station and licensing unit were inaugurated in Mandi Bahauddin to provide convenience to the citizens and develop police services on modern lines. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of district police officers, traffic police personnel, media representatives and citizens.
DSP Traffic…