“Government Initiatives Address Delays in Pakistani Passport Issuance”
The federal government has acknowledged the significant delays in Pakistani passport issuance, a matter of concern for applicants. Currently, over 800,000 passports await printing, but with the procurement of new machinery and lamination paper, this backlog is expected to be resolved soon.
Passport and Immigration...
PM Shehbaz Sharif Advocates Strengthening Pak-China Ties Across Key Sectors
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of deepening Pakistan-China relations, particularly in the fields of agriculture, mining, information technology, and infrastructure. Addressing a gathering of international business leaders, including a significant number of Chinese investors, Sharif emphasized the strategic value of this...
Navigating the Indus Waters Treaty: Climate Change and Pathways to Sustainability
Recognizing climate change as a shared vulnerability, there's a growing call to shift focus from managing rivers to holistic basin management for sustainability. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, facilitated by the World Bank, remains pivotal but faces challenges. India's recent push for treaty amendments...
Woman Rescued 80km from Japan Beach After 36 Hours
Dramatic Rescue off Boso Peninsula
A young Chinese woman in her 20s was successfully rescued after spending 36 hours adrift at sea off the Boso peninsula, south of Tokyo, Japan. She had ventured into the water wearing a rubber ring for swimming, which contributed to...
Supermoon Blue Moon 2024: Captivating Global Views
Supermoon Blue Moon 2024 Shines Across the Globe
August’s Supermoon Blue Moon 2024 captivated skywatchers worldwide, and we've gathered some of the most breathtaking photos to showcase this extraordinary event.
The Supermoon Blue Moon reached its peak at 2:26 p.m. EDT (1826 GMT) on Monday, Aug....
Taliban Government Bans Mixed Martial Arts in Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has officially banned mixed martial arts (MMA), deeming the sport inconsistent with Islamic principles, according to a statement from the country's sports authority. The decision, handed down by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of...
Chinese H-6 Bombers Enter Alaska’s ADIZ for the First Time
Unprecedented Air Activity
On July 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported an unprecedented event: Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force H-6 strategic bombers, coordinated with Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft, entered Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) for the first time. This significant...
Rain Delays Opening Day of Pakistan-Bangladesh Second Test in Rawalpindi
Heavy Rain Halts Play
The first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was entirely washed out due to heavy rainfall on Friday. The overnight downpour delayed the toss, and after continued monsoon rains, the umpires called off play...
2024 Could Be World’s Hottest Year as June Breaks Records
June 2024 has been confirmed as the hottest June on record, marking the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This streak indicates that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded globally.
Scientists...
Lahore Students Demand Justice: Protests Erupt Over Alleged Campus Rape
Continued Demonstrations in Lahore
Students in Lahore, Pakistan, have continued their protests after allegations of a rape at a women's college surfaced on social media. Demonstrations on Tuesday, including anti-harassment rallies, followed protests that erupted on Monday at two campuses of the Punjab College for...