Zimbabwe Boat Accident: Death Toll Rises to 68 After 22 More Bodies Recovered
HARARE: The death toll from a boat accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 68 after authorities recovered 22 more bodies, police said on Saturday. The boat capsized on August 11 while travelling on Lake Kariba, one of Africa’s largest artificial lakes. Initial investigations indicated that the vessel may have been overloaded when […]
Ex-Cambridge Professor Found Dead Days After Plagiarism Scandal Forces Resignation
A former Cambridge University professor has been found dead just one week after resigning from his post following weeks of plagiarism allegations. The news of the ex-Cambridge professor dead has sent shockwaves through Britain’s academic community and reignited debate over how universities handle misconduct claims. Police have said the death is being treated as unexpected […]
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Indonesia: Powerful Quake Rocks Flores Island, Triggers Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake Indonesia disaster struck off the coast of Flores Island early Saturday morning, killing several people and injuring others. The quake triggered a tsunami warning across four provinces before it was later lifted. Authorities continue to assess the scale of destruction as aftershocks keep rattling the region. Background Indonesia sits directly […]
US Immigration Consultants in Pakistan: A Complete Guide for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
Every year, thousands of Pakistanis apply for US visas, whether for study, work, family reunification, or permanent residency. Because the process involves detailed paperwork, interviews, and strict eligibility rules, many applicants turn to professional US immigration consultants in Pakistan for guidance. This guide explains what these consultants do, how to choose a reliable one, and […]
Kuwait Oil Future Hangs in the Balance as Hormuz Crisis and Iran Tensions Persist
Kuwait’s oil future remains tied almost entirely to the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf nation continues to grapple with the fallout of the prolonged Iran war. Kuwait News Iran developments, disrupted Kuwait flight schedules, a steady Kuwaiti Dinar, and Saudi Arabia’s continued support through open land borders have all become central […]
Xinjiang Urdu Community in Pakistan: A Story of Identity, Language and Belonging
The Xinjiang Urdu community in Pakistan represents one of the most quietly resilient diaspora groups in South Asia. Originating from the Uyghur population of Xinjiang, China, this community has settled mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Over the decades, many members of the Xinjiang Urdu community in Pakistan have adopted Urdu as their primary language, […]
IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Exposes Pakistan’s Deepening Governance Crisis
The International Monetary Fund has released its long-awaited Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Pakistan report, and the findings are hard to ignore. The document describes governance failures and corruption as a central drag on the economy rather than a side issue. According to the assessment, weak institutions and entrenched corruption are costing Pakistan roughly six […]
The World Calls It August 14; For Us, It Is a Day of Gratitude and Prostration
The World Calls It August 14; For Us, It Is a Day of Gratitude and Prostration Jeddah Diary — Amir Muhammad Khan Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations are playing an important role in Pakistan’s economic development, says Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani **Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia should project a positive image of their homeland through their character […]
Bolan Gas Pipeline Blown Up: Gas Supply Suspended Across Parts of Balochistan
A main gas pipeline in the Bolan area of Balochistan was blown up in an explosion that has cut supply to Quetta and several surrounding districts, gas utility officials confirmed. The blast struck an 18-inch-diameter Sui Southern Gas Company pipeline near Gokart in the Bolan River Bed, forcing the suspension of supply to Kolpur, Mach, […]
Justice Musarrat Hilali: Biography, Career Milestones and Retirement From Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Justice Musarrat Hilali, the second woman ever elevated to Pakistan’s Supreme Court, formally retired from the bench on August 7, 2026, after reaching the constitutionally mandated retirement age of 65. Her departure was marked by a full court reference in Islamabad and a separate farewell reception in Karachi, both attended by Chief Justice of Pakistan […]
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