10 of a family killed as rains wreak havoc across KP – Pakistan
MANSEHRA: A pick-up van is stuck in flood waters gushing down a street in Kaghan Valley’s Paras bazaar, on Tuesday.—Dawn • 22 deaths reported; torrents wash away bridges, houses across province• Three killed in Sindh; PM, NDMA chief discuss rescue efforts PESHAWAR/KARACHI: At least 22 persons, including 10 from a single family, were killed, with […]
Karisma Kapoor reveals unique traits of Bollywood’s Khans
Karisma Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s leading actresses, recently shared her insights on the distinct qualities of the industry’s top Khans – Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. In an interview, Kapoor reflected on her experiences working with these iconic actors, highlighting their unique approaches and personalities. “We grew up together. They are all […]
Basit Ali calls for moving Asia Cup 2025 from India
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has urged for the Asia Cup 2025 to be relocated from India, just a day after India was awarded the hosting rights for the tournament. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Ali criticized Jay Shah, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, accusing him of […]
How much did it rain in your area?
In the past 24 hours, Karachi’s suburban area, Gadap, recorded the highest rainfall, measuring at 56.7 millimetres, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). This heavy downpour in Gadap contrasts with significantly lower measurements in other parts of the city, highlighting a disparity in rain distribution. Orangi Town experienced 35.7 […]
Death toll hits 151 in Kerala’s Wayanad landslide
KERALA: Rescue workers began looking for people trapped under debris early on Wednesday, a day after landslides caused havoc in the Wayanad district of India’s Kerala state, with at least 151 people dead and many still missing. Heavy rain in one of India’s most attractive tourist destinations collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling […]
Israel’s military claims it killed Hezbollah’s top commander in Beirut
JERUSALEM/ BEIRUT: Israel’s military claimed it killed Hezbollah’s most senior commander in an airstrike on Beirut on Tuesday, in retaliation for a cross-border rocket attack that killed 12 youngsters three days ago which it blamed on the Lebanese armed group. A loud blast was heard and a plume of smoke could be seen rising above […]
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated: Global reactions and implications
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran on Wednesday, the Palestinian group Hamas and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said in separate statements. Here are reactions: Mohammad Ali Al-Houthu, head of Yemen's Houthi supreme revolutionary committee: "Targeting Ismail Haniyeh is a heinous terrorist crime and a flagrant violation of laws and ideal values." Sami Abu […]
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday, describing the strike as a “severe escalation” that would not achieve its goals. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing-in ceremony for the country’s new president, […]