Death toll in flash floods, heavy rain rises to 45
NDMA warns of more heavy rains across country.
Unified national purpose imperative for advancing Pakistan’s objectives: Field Marshal Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), engaged with the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium.
NDMA issues widespread rains warning
ISLAMABAD – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday called upon Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), district administrations, and relevant departments to remain on high alert and activate contingency plans as widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact large parts of the country within.
PM urges unity for economic development
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that resolution of the Israel-Iran conflict will open the doors for peace and prosperity in the region.
Flash floods kill 9 tourists in Swat, sweep away dozens
SWAT/PESHAWAR – Eleven tourists were swept away due to flash floods in the Khwaza Khela area of district Swat on Friday.
Iran’s Khamenei threatens to slap US again if attacked
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed US President Donald Trump had “exaggerated” the impact of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, while threatening to repeat the “slap” his country had dealt American forces in the region, speaking in a televised address.
US desires strong Pak-US ties, says Rubio in phone call with PM
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday evening and discussed bilateral and regional issues.
Trump, Netanyahu plan to end Gaza war in two weeks
TEL AVIV – After the US strike on Iran earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed on a rapid end to the war in Gaza and expansion of the Abraham Accords, Israel Hayom reports, citing “a source familiar with the conversation.
Gunmen kill 10 in crime-hit Mexican city
Celaya, Mexico – Gunmen killed 10 people including children in an attack on a house in a central Mexican city plagued by gang-related violence, authorities said Wednesday.
Provision of relief, uninterrupted power supply among top priorities: PM
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that provision of relief to the public and uninterrupted power supply to industries, through reforms in the power sector, were among the top priorities.
