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LAHORE : The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a comprehensive report detailing the human and infrastructural losses caused by ongoing monsoon rains across the province. According to the report, monsoon-related incidents have resulted in 103 deaths and 393 injuries across Punjab so far this season. Additionally, 128 houses were damaged, and six livestock animals perished due to the relentless rains. In the last 24 hours alone, 63 people lost their lives and 290 others were injured. The highest number of fatalities was reported in Lahore (15 deaths), followed by Faisalabad (9), Okara (9), Sahiwal (5), and Pakpattan…

Continuous rainfall has been recorded across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with the twin cities receiving a total of 168 millimeters of rain, according to the Meteorological Department. The highest rainfall was recorded in Kacheri with 237 mm, followed by Gawalmandi at 234 mm and Katarian at 220 mm. Pirwadhai received 200 mm, Bokra 187 mm, and Shamsabad 162 mm of rain. In Islamabad, Sector H-8 recorded 152 mm of rainfall. Golra saw 170 mm, while Saidpur received 144 mm, the Met Office reported. Since June 26, monsoon rains have continued across Pakistan, bringing widespread downpours with intensity ranging from light showers…

Indian actress Zareen Khan has publicly criticised the growing trend among paparazzi to capture female celebrities in an inappropriate and intrusive manner, calling the behaviour “insulting” and “morally undesirable”. In a recent interview, the actress said the paparazzi culture has changed significantly in recent years, with some photographers deliberately zooming in on specific parts of a woman’s body. “I am not saying all photographers do this, but many focus their cameras on places where it is absolutely unnecessary,” she said. “It is worrying and vile the way women are being portrayed.” Known for her work in Bollywood and regional cinema,…

Authorities in Rawalpindi have declared a one-day holiday due to adverse weather conditions. The decision was formalized through a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during this period. The Deputy Commissioner urged the public to remain cautious and prioritize safety amid the prevailing weather situation.

Following the tragic death of actress Humaira Asghar, her parents have broken their silence expressing doubts about the nature of her death and countering claims that they had disowned her. In interviews with local television channels, Humaira’s father, Dr Asghar, and her mother rejected media speculation that they had abandoned their daughter in death. They also dismissed suggestions that she had been facing financial hardship at the time of her demise. “It is untrue that we refused to take her body. I had sent my son to Karachi to receive it once legal formalities were completed,” said Dr Asghar. “We…

Heavy rainfall in the federal capital and Rawalpindi on Thursday severely disrupted flight operations at Islamabad International Airport, with dozens of flights delayed or cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. British Airways flight BK2160 was delayed by three hours, while a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Dubai was held back by an hour. A private airline’s flight to Karachi faced a delay of two hours. Flights to Jeddah, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Riyadh, and Baku were also delayed by up to an hour, according to airport authorities. As per the Islamabad airport’s official flight inquiry portal, six flights to and…

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syria, calling them “unhinged aggression” and warning that the attacks could spread further instability across the region. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Araghchi said: “Unfortunately, this was all too predictable. Which capital is next?” Describing Israel as a “rabid regime” that “knows no bounds and only grasps one language”, the Iranian foreign minister urged regional and global powers to unite in confronting what he termed Israel’s escalating military provocations. “The world, including the region, must unite to end…

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday delivered a defiant televised address to the nation, vowing to protect Syria’s Druze minority and accusing Israel of exploiting internal unrest in an attempt to fragment the country. Speaking amid ongoing sectarian clashes in the southern province of Suweida, where more than 300 people have reportedly been killed in recent days, al-Sharaa said the Syrian people, with their long history, had consistently rejected all forms of division. “We are the sons of this land and the most capable of overcoming the attempts of the Israeli entity to tear us apart,” he said. Al-Sharaa…

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is set to bring his international career to a close during the upcoming T20 International series against Australia, with his final appearance scheduled at Sabina Park, Jamaica. The all-rounder has been named in the 16-member West Indies squad for the series, which begins on July 20. Sabina Park will host the opening two matches of the series, offering Russell the opportunity to conclude his international journey on home soil. Russell, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, played a key role in West Indies’ title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2016. He has remained active solely in…

China has established partnerships with over 80 countries and regions in intellectual property (IP) cooperation, Shen Changyu, head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, said at a press conference on Thursday, elaborating on China’s IP achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The country’s IP cooperation has been further strengthened and expanded with the U.S., the European Union (EU), Japan, South Korea, the BRICS members, ASEAN countries, Central Asian countries and African countries, effectively supporting high-level opening up, said Shen. In 2021, China and the EU inked an agreement on geographical indications protection and cooperation, achieving mutual recognition…