Qazi Jamil ur Rehman Awarded PhD by National Defence University

 Senior Pakistan Consulate Jeddah Officer Qazi Jamil ur Rehman Awarded PhD Degree JEDDAH (Amir Muhammad Khan): Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, a senior officer at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree by the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad. Qazi Jamil ur Rehman, a Grade-20 officer of […]

Nepal Tunnel Rescue: Engineers in WhatsApp Group Guide Search for Survivors

Summary A huge flash flood tore through Nepal’s Trishuli valley more than a week ago, burying tunnels linked to six hydropower plants. Today, the Nepal tunnel rescue operation depends heavily on an unlikely tool. A WhatsApp group of engineers is now guiding rescue workers as they dig through mud, rock, and debris in search of […]

China Coastal Flooding: Why Typhoon Saudel Is Only the Latest Storm to Hit the Southern Coast

A Pattern of Repeated Storms Along the Same Stretch of Coastline China’s southern coast has faced an unusually active run of storms this year, and Typhoon Saudel is the clearest example yet of how quickly conditions can turn dangerous. Heavy Typhoon Saudel rainfall has already triggered flash flooding, building collapses, and mass evacuations across Fujian […]

King Charles Praises Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts in US-Iran Conflict

LONDON: King Charles has praised Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, expressing appreciation for Islamabad’s role in seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The king made the remarks while welcoming the Pakistan cricket team to Buckingham Palace, where he met the players and discussed their visit to the United Kingdom […]

Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Held in Springfield, Virginia

Grand Pakistan Independence Day Celebration Held in Springfield, Virginia, with Strong Participation from the Pakistani-American Community Representatives of Different Political Groups Come Together on One Platform, Promoting National Unity and Expressing Best Wishes for Pakistan’s Progress and Prosperity Report by Asim Siddiqui — Washington SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA: A Pakistan Independence Day celebration was organized by the […]

Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US Users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on Apple Maps, but only for people browsing from the United States. The update rolled out on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It follows a similar change that Google made to Google Maps just days earlier. The switch affects the web version of Apple Maps […]

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Targets Across Middle East

TEHRAN: Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain after American forces resumed strikes against Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The Iranian missile and drone attacks came after US forces carried out fresh strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday. Tehran has warned that Washington will […]

Fort Bend South Asian Community Discusses Redistricting and 2027

South Asian Community Holds Major Civic and Political Forum in Fort Bend Redistricting, representation, voter participation and the 2027 Texas Legislature take center stage SUGAR LAND, TEXAS: South Asians United of Fort Bend hosted an important civic and political forum Tuesday evening at Mai Colachi in Sugar Land, bringing together elected officials, judges, community leaders, […]

Saudi Arabia Labor Laws Introduce Major New Benefits for Agricultural Workers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia labor laws have introduced major new protections and employment benefits for agricultural and herding workers, including 30 days of paid annual leave, eight-hour working days, overtime pay and mandatory weekly rest. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has approved an updated regulatory framework covering workers employed in private homes, farms […]

Dar Meets Araghchi on Sidelines of SCO Summit 2026, Pushes for Islamabad MoU Implementation

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2026 in Bishkek. The two men agreed on one thing above all: the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has to be followed through, not just signed and shelved. The meeting […]

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