A devastating Israeli strike on the Nasser hospital in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, Palestinian health officials reported on Monday. Among the deceased are four journalists, including a contractor working for the Reuters news agency. The initial strike killed cameraman Hussam al-Masri, a Reuters contractor. A subsequent strike wounded…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has forcefully rejected the Israeli notion of the voluntary displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. He categorically dismissed the description of the ongoing exodus as “voluntary,” calling it “nonsense” during a press conference in Cairo on Saturday. The statement directly challenges recent comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Consequently, Netanyahu…
At least 39 Palestinians were killed in Gaza as Israel expanded its military offensive, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The latest fatalities bring the total death toll to over 61,000 since the conflict began in October. Israel Prepares for Expanded Gaza City Offensive The Israeli military has signaled plans to push civilians out of…
Israel defied mounting international pressure on Wednesday by approving thousands of new West Bank settlements and advancing a military operation on Gaza City. These actions cast significant doubt on the viability of a newly proposed ceasefire deal and the broader prospects for a two-state solution. The dual announcements represent a hardening of Israel’s position amid…
Introduction Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered federal ministers to supervise relief operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after devastating floods killed 314 people and injured 156. The disaster has caused severe infrastructure damage, displacing thousands across multiple districts. Federal Ministers Deployed for Relief Efforts PM Shehbaz directed ministers to assist in flood-affected areas, with: Additional…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have elevated their decades-long partnership by signing a landmark Saudi-Pakistan defense pact. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formalized the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement in Riyadh. Consequently, this pact declares that any act of aggression against either nation will be considered an attack on both. A…
The Sahiwal Power Plant employment initiative has been a cornerstone of regional economic development, creating thousands of jobs and providing critical skills training since its launch under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Over the past decade, the 1,320 MW coal-fired power plant has evolved into a major engine for job creation and economic uplift in…
Introduction The Israeli military has intensified its Gaza City assault, destroying multi-story buildings and warning of further attacks. This escalation signals a new, brutal phase in the ongoing conflict, causing widespread panic among the civilian population. Destruction of Mushtaha Tower On Friday, Israeli forces issued an evacuation order for the 12-story Mushtaha Tower. Subsequently, they…
France has formally summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to the French foreign ministry, declaring his recent letter to President Emmanuel Macron on the topic of rising antisemitism “unacceptable.” The diplomatic rebuke occurred on Monday following the public release of the ambassador’s criticisms. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs issued a strong statement rejecting…
A devastating wave of Punjab flooding has forced more than half a million people to flee their homes in the past 24 hours. Officials report rivers in eastern Pakistan are swelling to critically dangerous levels, prompting mass evacuations. Consequently, the total number of people displaced since last month has surged to 1.8 million. Punjab Relief…