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‘Death staring in face’: Pakistan floods leave 344 dead; helicopter crash, mass funerals, widespread destruction deepen crisis – Top developments

Northern Pakistan has been left devastated after relentless monsoon rains unleashed flash floods that swept away homes, roads, and entire villages. In just 48 hours, at least 344 people have been killed, with survivors describing the scenes as “doomsday” while rescuers struggle to reach cut-off areas. Pakistan Flood Fury: Watch Moment Journalist Gets Washed Away […]

‘Inshallah…’: Pakistan bowler warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash in UAE | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, second left, and teammates celebrate after the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI(AP05_30_2025_000595A) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has made a sensational claim that will not sit well with Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team ahead of their highly anticipated […]

India-Pakistan match is on: Indian cricket team to play against neighbours in Asia Cup 2025: Report

Indian cricket team won’t be stopped from playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup, an insider from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) told PTI on August 21. The ministry has announced a new policy for India’s international sports ties, with special focus on Pakistan. Officials said the policy takes effect immediately. “India’s approach […]

‘India like shining Mercedes’: Pakistan interior minister echoes Asim Munir’s crude analogy – what he said

Pakistan’s interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has stirred tensions with India by echoing a controversial remark made by Army Chief Asim Munir, comparing India to a “shining Mercedes” and Pakistan to a “dump truck.”Naqvi on Sunday quoted Munir as telling the Saudi delegation, “India is like a shining Mercedes, but we are like a dumper truck, […]

Pakistan floods kill 243: Buner hit hardest with 157 deaths; helicopter carrying aid supplies crashes

A neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan (AP photo) Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 243 people in Pakistan, with dozens still missing. The worst hit was Buner district in the northwest, where 157 people died on Friday after homes and villages were swept away. Authorities […]

‘We’ll deport you’: New York Governor slammed for her Pakistan Independence Day wish

New York Governor Kathy Hochul was slammed for her Pakistan Independence Day wish on August 14. Social media users slammed New York Guv Kathy Hochul and called for her deportation to Pakistan after she extended her wish to New York’s Pakistani community on Pakistan’s Independence Day. “On Pakistan Independence Day, we’re proud to join New […]

Karachi aerial firing: Pakistan Independence Day turns deadly: 3 killed, over 60 injured

Representational AI image Three people, including a senior citizen and an 8-year-old girl, were killed in Karachi during Pakistan’s independence day celebrations after “reckless” aerial firing. More than 60 others suffered gunshot injuries. The incidents occurred in various parts of the city. The young girl was struck by a stray bullet in Azizabad, while a […]

‘We are victims, not terrorists’: Baloch leader reacts to US action against BLA; ‘Pakistan sheltered Osama’

Mir Yar Baloch reacts to US designating BLA as ‘foreign terrorist’ organization. Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch reacted to the United States’ decision to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army as a foreign terrorist organization and said Baloch people are not terrorists but victims of Pakistan-sponsored IS-Khurasan, “a deadly proxy nurtured by the ISI”. The Baloch […]

Afghanistan FM’s Pakistan visit blocked: US allegedly rejects travel ban exemption; growing Taliban – China ties under scanner | World News

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (AP) The United States blocked Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Pakistan, Dawn reported. Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 4 as part of recent efforts to improve ties between Kabul and Islamabad. The initiative followed Pakistani deputy PM and foreign minister Ishaq Dar’s earlier […]

30 countries hired new lobbyists to negotiate with Trump, Pakistan brought on 7 firms: Report

Countries spent tens of millions this year to lobby with President Donald Trump, a Politico report revealed. Countries have spent tens of millions this year since President Donald Trump’s inauguration for lobbying with Washington, though the spending largely has gotten them nowhere, a Politico report revealed, as the countries are now finding their ways through […]