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Intermittent heavy rains over the past two days have plunged Karachi into crisis, with Malir and Lyari rivers overflowing, low-lying neighborhoods submerged, and hundreds of residents rescued by the army, Rangers, and Rescue 1122 teams. The rains caused Karachi’s dams to overflow, inundating residential areas in Scheme 33, including Saadi Town. Major arteries such as the M-9 Motorway, Sohrab Goth, and Machar Colony were submerged, while the Malir and Lyari rivers reached record-high water levels, forcing many residents to evacuate. Rescue teams, supported by the Pakistan Army and Rangers, have pulled hundreds of people to safety. In Saadi Town alone,…

ISLAMABAD : The District and Sessions Court Islamabad on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in the liquor and arms recovery case. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti heard the case against CM Ali Amin Gandapur in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad. As no representative appeared on behalf of the KP CM, Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti ordered that Ali Amin Gandapur be arrested and produced before the court on September 17. It is noteworthy that this case against Ali Amin Gandapur was registered at Bara Kahu Police Station in Islamabad.

A Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian settlement of Yarova killed 24 civilians waiting for pension payments on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials confirmed. The attack comes as Moscow intensifies its aerial campaign and Poland reports shooting down drones that violated its airspace, raising fears of wider escalation. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike as a “brutally savage” attack directly on civilians. Video posted by him showed bodies near a playground and a burned-out van, though the images could not be independently verified. Ukraine’s interior ministry confirmed the death toll at 24. Military officials said Russia used a glide bomb, part of…

Spider-Man star Tom Holland has assured fans that he will do “justice” to Peter Parker in the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set for release on July 31, 2026. In an interview with Esquire, Holland revealed he has been given more creative input in shaping the character this time around. “I want to do justice to Peter Parker’s character,” he said, highlighting his deep connection to the role he has carried for nearly a decade. He emphasized how vocal fans have been in sharing what they love about Spider-Man and how that has helped guide the creative process. “We’ve been…

Apple has unveiled two flagship devices — the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro — giving customers a tough choice. Both phones share the same A19 Pro chip and premium design, yet they differ sharply in camera setup, battery performance, and overall audience appeal. Design and build: Slim vs solid The iPhone Air stands out as Apple’s thinnest device yet, measuring just 5.6mm thick and weighing only 165 grams. It uses titanium for durability and comes in four colors: space black, cloud white, light gold, and sky blue. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro is thicker at 8.75mm and…

Apple has unveiled the new iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a thinner iPhone Air. With a fresh design, upgraded cameras, and the new A19 Pro chip, Apple’s flagship raises an important question for users: should you keep the iPhone 16 or upgrade to the iPhone 17? The New iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max bring a bold redesign. The new aluminum unibody replaces last year’s titanium frame, paired with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front for tougher scratch resistance. A standout feature is the “plateau”…

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is continuing negotiations with India to reduce trade barriers and announced he will speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks. In a marked shift of tone, Trump expressed confidence that the two countries could finalize a trade deal.“I am pleased to announce that India and the United States are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations,” Trump said in a social media post. “I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great…

Qatar has strongly denied a White House claim that it was warned ahead of Israel’s strike on Hamas negotiators in its capital, saying the call from Washington came only after explosions had already begun. The White House said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s administration had notified Qatari officials before the Israeli strike in Doha. The attack hit a residential area in the Qatari capital, killing five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, according to local authorities. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel targeted Hamas members “unfortunately located in Doha,” but stressed that unilateral bombing…

Turkiye and Saudi Arabia have issued responses to Israel’s recent airstrike on Qatar, both declaring their support for the Gulf state. According to details, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned the Israeli attack and held a phone call with the Qatari emir. He assured full support and expressed readiness to take all necessary steps to ensure Qatar’s security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that Israel’s actions could lead to serious consequences. Turkiye’s foreign ministry also condemned the airstrike, accusing Israel of preferring war over peace. The ministry said Israel was using terrorism as a state policy and…

ISLAMABAD  –   China will provide 3,000 training and study opportunities to Pakistani nationals from 2025 to 2029 under a new bilateral cooperation plan. The commitment is part of the China-Pakistan Action Plan (2025–2029), agreed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Beijing last week. The initiative falls under the section on science, technology and human resources, which identifies human capital development as a key area of collaboration. According to the plan brief available with Wealth Pakistan on Monday, Pakistan and China will strengthen joint research programmes in both applied and basic sciences. New laboratories will be established under Belt and…