Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council Summit in 2027, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced. The country will assume the council’s chairmanship in September, strengthening its role in regional cooperation. Leading Pakistan’s delegation at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, Dar reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to the […]
DG Suthra Punjab inspects sanitation during heavy rainfall in Gujrawala
Punjab authorities intensified sanitation operations following heavy monsoon rainfall across Lahore and other districts. Special cleanup teams remained active to clear roads and address rain-related public complaints. On the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Suthra Punjab Authority Director General Umar Javed visited several areas across the province. He inspected sanitation arrangements to ensure […]
Iran Guards stop four ships in Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they stopped four ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. According to a statement carried by Iranian state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy fired warning shots before stopping the […]
Death toll rises to 13 in Operation Al-Azm
The number of terrorists killed during Operation Al-Azm has risen to 13 as security forces continue intelligence-based operations in Balochistan. The latest action targeted militant hideouts in the Khad Kocha area of Mastung. According to security sources cited by state-run Radio Pakistan, security forces inflicted further losses on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which officials […]
Iran FM says ‘no military solution’ to Yemen conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there is no military solution to the Yemen conflict. He urged dialogue after Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels exchanged attacks, highlighting growing regional tensions. Araghchi made the remarks in an interview published by the state-run Iran Daily on Saturday. According to the minister, dialogue remains the only […]
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigns over health
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on Friday, citing serious health concerns. His departure comes months before former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned return to the country’s political scene. According to the president’s office, Shahabuddin was diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy following recent medical examinations. In a statement, he said the condition causes occasional loss of consciousness, […]
PMD forecasts widespread rain across Sindh
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain across Sindh until July 27. It warned that isolated heavy downpours could trigger urban flooding in several low-lying districts. According to the PMD, a low-pressure system over southwest Rajasthan and strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are influencing weather conditions. These systems are expected to bring rain, […]
Spain, France battle devastating wildfires
Spain declared a national emergency over wildfires for the first time as extreme heat intensified blazes across Europe. Meanwhile, France evacuated thousands from its Atlantic coast as fires threatened homes and communities. French authorities ordered the full evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, where about 63,000 people were moved to safety. Officials said many evacuees […]
Iran flew IRGC commanders into Yemen
Iran transported Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel and missile-related equipment to Yemen this month, according to four sources cited by Reuters. The reported transfer suggests Tehran is strengthening Houthi military capabilities amid rising regional tensions. According to the sources, the flight departed Tehran on July 13 carrying between 10 and 21 IRGC personnel, including senior […]
Australia boosts funding for nuclear submarines
Australia announced an additional US$3.2 billion investment in its nuclear-powered submarine program under the AUKUS defence partnership. The funding aims to strengthen the country’s future naval capabilities and advance the long-term project. The investment, worth A$4.6 billion, will support work at the Osborne shipyard in South Australia. Defence Minister Richard Marles said the funding demonstrates […]