UN chief warns of ‘full resumption of conflict’ as Middle East pulled ‘deeper into crisis’
Stresses that ‘the provision of humanitarian aid must never be used as a bargaining chip’ Guterres called on all Venezuelan actors to engage in inclusive and democratic dialogue. PHOTO: FILE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that escalating hostilities risk a “full resumption of conflict” across the Middle East, urging the Security Council to support […]
Sindh, Balochistan cry foul as Irsa keeps mum over deepening water crisis – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan continues to deepen with each passing day as the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) remains indifferent to their hue and cry constantly being raised over the last few weeks. The two smaller provinces have been expressing their strong reservations over “unfair” deduction in their share of the Indus […]
Karachi water crisis deepens as power outage hits Dhabeji Pumping Station – Pakistan
• No time frame given for restoring normal supply• Residents say water shortages always worsen during important events and religious festivals in Karachi KARACHI: Already struggling with a worsening water shortage during the three days of Eid, residents of the metropolis faced another uncertainty on Saturday after an emergency power shutdown at the Dhabeji Pumping […]
Cotton crisis – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
PAKISTAN’S declining cotton economy is rapidly turning into a case study in policy contradiction. Amid endless official rhetoric of an agricultural revival for export-led growth, the country is witnessing a surge in cotton imports even before the start of the new harvest. It is not simply the result of temporary domestic supply shortages; it is […]
Eid with dry taps as Karachi water crisis enters second month – Pakistan
• From upscale to low-income areas, residents complain of weeks without water as demand peaks during Eidul Azha• Disrupted supply leaves many people dependent on expensive tankers for animal care, sanitation and household needs• KWSC chief claims utility taking all-out measures to ensure ‘uninterrupted supply’ during Eid days KARACHI: With Eidul Azha being celebrated on […]
US plans to cut bombers, warships for Nato in crisis – World
BERLIN: The US intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday. The Nato alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw outright. US President Donald Trump has slammed […]
NA session adjourned again as quorum crisis persists – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N-led government came under fire from within its own ruling coalition on Tuesday as the National Assembly session was adjourned without transacting any business for lack of quorum. Moments after the national anthem, PTI-backed independent MNA Iqbal Afridi pointed out the quorum. Bells were rung, but the House remained inquorate. Deputy Speaker Ghulam […]
KP governor says PM has formed committee to address CNG crisis in province – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had constituted a committee on the compressed natural gas (CNG) crisis in the province. The development comes a day after, in a rare show of unity, the KP government and opposition joined hands over wheat and CNG crises in the province […]
CM Afridi seeks PM’s intervention on CNG crisis in KP, warns of possible ‘widespread agitation’ – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s intervention on an ongoing CNG crisis in his province, warning that the shortage was setting the stage for “widespread agitiation” across KP. The province has been affected by a compressed natural gas (CNG) crisis since April with several filling stations shut […]
Governance crisis – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
WITH the war in the Middle East, Karachi’s strategic importance has once again come to the fore. Recent data shared by the Karachi Port Trust revealed that the Karachi Port handled at least 8,313 containers in March 2026, exceeding the total volume handled in 2025. While Karachi’s location and its two deep-water ports have often […]