Tag: Pakistan

Pakistan Defence Minister Reaffirms China as Top Ally Despite Warming Ties with US

Asif emphasized that Pakistan’s ties with China are “time-tested since the late 1950s”, adding, “China is not worried about our flirtations or whatever you call it.”

September 27, 2025

US Urges Pakistan to Place Defence Budgets Under Civilian Oversight, Calls for Greater Transparency

The annual report assesses government budgetary openness, focusing on disclosure, audit practices, and management of public funds.

September 21, 2025

India at UN Slams Pakistan for Perpetuating Sexual Violence Since 1971, Showcases Domestic Measures for Women’s Safety

He accused Pakistan of using abduction, trafficking, forced marriages, domestic servitude, and religious conversions as weapons against minorities, adding that even its judiciary “validates these vile acts.”

August 20, 2025

India flags 3,582 attacks on Hindus, other minorities in Bangladesh; raises 334 major cases with Pakistan

The UN experts also urged Pakistan to "break the pattern of impunity that has allowed perpetrators of attacks and incitement to hatred and violence to act without restraint."

August 8, 2025

Karachi Braces for Major Water Shortage as Power Outage Hits Key Pumping Station

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has warned of a significant supply disruption during the nine-hour electricity shutdown, set to take place from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

August 4, 2025

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Jolts Pakistan; Second Tremor in 24 Hours Raises Concerns

NCS posted details of the quake on social media platform X, noting the coordinates as 33.36°N latitude and 73.23°E longitude.

August 3, 2025

Baloch Families Brave State Pressure, Weather Extremes in Ongoing Islamabad Protest

BYC reported that authorities have sealed off roads near the National Press Club, preventing the establishment of a protest camp.

August 3, 2025

BNM’s Paank Urges EU to Reconsider Pakistan’s Trade Benefits Over Balochistan Rights Violations

"It is unacceptable for Pakistan to enjoy economic advantages while carrying out such cruel repression," the report stated.

July 28, 2025

Monsoon Fury Claims 216 Lives Across Pakistan; NDMA Warns of Rising Risks

The situation remains dire for families living in structurally weak homes and flood-prone areas. Many victims had little chance of survival once the torrential rains began.

July 21, 2025

Monsoon Havoc in Pakistan: Over 200 Dead, 560 Injured as Torrential Rains Devastate Nation

Punjab province has been the worst affected, recording 123 fatalities, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (40 deaths), Sindh (21), Balochistan (16), Islamabad (1), and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (1).

July 20, 2025