Chilas, Bunji set new heat records

[ad_1] New extreme maximum temperature records have been set in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas and Bunji areas, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in a statement. The PMD recorded a maximum temperature of 48.5°C in Chilas on Saturday, breaking the previous historical extreme maximum record of 47.7°C on July 17, 1997. The temperature recorded in Bunji was … Read more

Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties in key sectors

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad … Read more

Sindh set to approve child protection policy

[ad_1] KARACHI: The government is set to introduce a Child Protection Policy aimed at preventing violations of children’s rights through coordinated efforts among various provincial departments. The policy is expected to be approved in the upcoming cabinet meeting scheduled for July 8. It will address critical issues such as child trafficking, child marriage, child labour, … Read more

Women’s desks set up for municipal services

[ad_1] VEHARI: To ensure the inclusion of women in municipal services and provide a dedicated platform for registering and resolving their complaints, ‘Women Facilitation Desks’ have been established in 44 municipal institutions across Punjab, including Vehari. The initiative has been launched under the directive of the Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department, while training … Read more

Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties across key sectors

[ad_1] Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub … Read more

Shadab Khan set to undergo surgery for shoulder injury: report

[ad_1] Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan is set to undergo surgery on his right shoulder in the United Kingdom, according to local media reports, a development that is expected to sideline him for approximately three months. The 26-year-old has reportedly been experiencing persistent discomfort in his shoulder. Following medical consultations, surgery was advised to resolve the … Read more

Tearful Lewis Capaldi returns to Glastonbury in unbilled set

[ad_1] GLASTONBURY: Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi made an emotional return to Glastonbury Festival on Friday, two years after he struggled to finish Someone You Loved on the Pyramid Stage and took a break to focus on his mental health. The 28-year-old’s set on Friday afternoon was not on the bill but a huge crowd was … Read more

Control room set up for Muharram

[ad_1] PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Home and Tribal Affairs Department on Friday set up a central control room to monitor the law and order situation during the holy month of Muharram. According to an official statement issued by the department, the control room will remain operational 24/7 throughout the observance of Muharram, from the 1st to … Read more

Trade talks with US set to conclude next week

[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan and the US have resolved to conclude trade talks next week, the South Asian nation said on Wednesday after a meeting between its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The negotiations, focused on reciprocal tariffs, are part of a broader push to reset economic ties at a time … Read more

New York set for first Muslim mayor as Mamdani beats Cuomo in primary

[ad_1] Listen to article Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, was poised on Tuesday to win New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in a surprising upset over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. In brief remarks to supporters, Cuomo, 67, who had been seeking a political comeback four years after resigning amid sexual … Read more