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GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said 33 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, including 11 who were seeking aid. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that 11 people were killed and more than 100 wounded “after the occupation forces opened fire and launched several shells… at thousands of citizens” who had gathered to queue for food in central Gaza. The military told AFP that its forces operating in central Gaza identified “a group of suspicious individuals” approaching “in a manner that posed a potential threat to the forces.” It said its troops then fired “warning shots”,…

The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain plan to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva, a German diplomatic source told Reuters. The ministers will first meet with the European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva before holding a joint meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, the source said. The European initiative comes amid fears of a spiralling conflict in the Middle East after Israel launched wide-ranging military strikes on its arch-enemy Iran last week and Iran sent waves of missiles at Israeli targets in response. President Donald Trump has…

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its direct flight service from Lahore to Paris after a five-year suspension, marking a major development in the national carrier’s efforts to restore its European network. According to a PIA spokesperson, the first weekly flight PK-733 departed from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport at 12 noon on Wednesday, carrying 276 passengers to the French capital. This resumption follows years of limited European connectivity due to operational and regulatory challenges. A grand ceremony was held at the airport to commemorate the relaunch of the route. Airline officials and passengers participated in the event, celebrating the…

The Meteorological Department has predicted the start of the pre-monsoon season from June 22, with rainfall expected to be 25% higher than usual across the country. Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab Director General Irfan Ali Kathia stated that arrangements have been completed to deal with possible flood situations, especially in urban centres and low-lying areas. “We are fully prepared to respond to any emergencies that may arise during the monsoon,” he said. According to the PDMA, certain cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, and Sialkot, may experience up to 60% more rainfall than the seasonal average, raising concerns over…

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Quetta has surged by Rs120 per kilogram following the closure of the Pak-Iran border. LPG, which was previously being sold at Rs280 per kg, is now priced between Rs360 and Rs400 per kg in the city. Residents say the sudden price hike has added to their financial burden. LPG dealers attributed the increase to a shortage in supply triggered by the border shutdown. “Due to the closure of the Pak-Iran border, LPG supplies have been severely disrupted, which is directly affecting market prices,” said a local LPG distributor. The effects of the…

Pakistan secured a place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur after finishing second in their pool on goal average, despite collecting only four points from their group-stage matches. The Green Shirts, who had earlier drawn 3-3 with hosts Malaysia and defeated Japan 3-2, benefitted from Malaysia’s narrow 2-1 win over Japan on Tuesday. The result was insufficient for the home side to overtake Pakistan in the standings, as they required a win by at least two goals to advance. With the result, Pakistan ended the group stage second in their pool behind France and…

Karachi has once again been ranked among the least liveable cities in the world, according to the 2025 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The port city dropped to 170th out of 173 cities, highlighting ongoing concerns over stability, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and environmental quality. The index evaluates cities based on more than 30 qualitative and quantitative indicators grouped into five key categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Cities are then rated on a scale ranging from “acceptable” to “intolerable.” The top 10 1. Copenhagen, Denmark 2. Vienna, Austria 2. Zurich, Switzerland 4.…

ISLAMABAD : Advisor to the Prime Minister for Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s firm stance of an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling for the resumption of dialogue to resolve all problems. Rana Sanaullah said that Pakistan opposes war in all forms and believes that lasting peace can only be achieved through negotiation and diplomacy. “Pakistan wants an end to hostilities between Iran and Israel and a return to the table for meaningful dialogue. We believe that all conflicts must be resolved through peaceful means,” he said. He warned that further escalation will be…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, held a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi on Wednesday at the latter’s request. During the call, Albusaidi strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, describing them as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, as well as a serious infringement on Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He expressed deep concern over the current regional tensions, particularly the risks posed by strikes targeting nuclear facilities, which could result…

China and Central Asian countries are poised to enhance technological exchanges, affirming their shared belief in the importance of establishing and developing mutually beneficial, win-win science and technology partnerships, according to a joint declaration released on Tuesday. The six countries – China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – made the commitment in the Astana Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit. The declaration outlines a comprehensive framework for technological collaboration, emphasizing that all parties will strengthen dialogue on scientific and technological development, regularly exchanging information and sharing insights. The countries also expressed a strong willingness to promote technology transfer and…