Month: June 2025

China Loan Rollover to Pakistan Eases Fiscal Pressure

Romaan Khan
China Loan Rollover to Pakistan

China loan rollover to Pakistan came at a crucial time, just days before the fiscal year closed. Facing mounting pressure to meet IMF conditions, Pakistan secured $3.4 billion from China, giving the economy a much-needed breather and helping the country avoid a financial slip-up. Of the full amount, $2.1 billion was already in the State Bank of Pakistan as deposits, which China agreed to extend. The remaining $1.3 billion had been paid off recently, but instead of withdrawing it, Chinese lenders refinanced the amount offering fresh support without new negotiations.…

Swat’s Illegal Riverbed Hotels Face Action After KP Floods Kill 20

Romaan Khan
Swat’s Illegal Riverbed Hotels Face Action After KP Floods Kill 20

Swat’s illegal riverbed hotels are now being demolished after devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed at least 20 people this week. The destruction forced authorities to act fast against unapproved structures built too close to the rivers in Swat. For years, these riverside hotels attracted tourists with scenic views, but ignored safety laws and warnings. The recent floods showed just how dangerous that negligence was. Water crashed through the valley, washing away bridges, homes, and entire sections of hotels. Also Read: District officials sealed and marked many of Swat’s illegal…

Weather Update: High Alert! Urban Flooding Expected

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Weather Update: High Alert! Urban Flooding Expected

National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued an alert warning of potential urban flooding in several regions of Pakistan over the next 48 hours due to expected heavy rainfall. According to the NEOC advisory, southern districts of Sindh — including Sujawal, Thatta, Badin, Karachi, Hyderabad, and Mirpurkhas — are at high risk. According to National Emergencies Operation Center of NDMA, this rainfall activity may result in urban flooding in low-lying areas of Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the cities of Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, and Kohat. Additionally, flash floods are likely…

North Waziristan Bomb Attack Hits Army Convoy

Romaan Khan
North Waziristan bomb attack

The North Waziristan bomb attack rocked the region on Saturday when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-filled vehicle into a military convoy. The blast struck a bomb disposal unit moving through the area as part of a routine security patrol. The explosion ripped through the convoy with force. Locals reported hearing a deafening sound followed by gunfire. Army units responded quickly and secured the area. The ISPR confirmed that a militant group linked to Fitna al Khwarij carried out the attack. The statement also blamed Indian intelligence for supporting the…

Rain in Karachi Brings Relief and Chaos

Romaan Khan
Rain in Karachi

Rain in Karachi arrived earlier today and gave residents a much-needed break from the intense summer heat. While many welcomed the cooler breeze, the downpour quickly created problems for thousands of commuters and families across the city. Showers started mid-morning in areas like Gulshan, Saddar, and North Karachi. Within an hour, rainwater filled roads and streets. Traffic piled up as vehicles crawled through flooded spots. Major roads such as Sharea Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, and parts of Korangi turned into water channels, trapping many drivers. Also Read Many neighborhoods also…

How to Earn Money Through Digital Marketing

Romaan Khan
How to Earn Money Through Digital Marketing

Digital marketing offers a lot of opportunities for beginners and professional and it has become one the most powerful way to earn money online. Whether you’re a student, owner of a small business, freelancer or someone looking to have a side business, learning how to earn money through digital marketing can open doors to financial freedom. Digital marketing involves services or promoting products through online platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Google, Tiktok, YouTube, website etc. it include different strategies like SEO (search engine optimization), social media marketing, content marketing, affiliate marketing,…

What to Expect from Islamabad Weather This Week

Romaan Khan
Islamabad weather

Islamabad weather on June 26, 2025, brings thick clouds, rising humidity, and a chance of thunderstorms by late morning, with temperatures expected to reach 36°C. If you’ve already stepped outside, you’ve probably felt it—the warmth sitting heavy in the air and a sky that looks like it could open up at any time. The city is in that typical summer phase where mornings begin quietly, but by midday, the atmosphere turns restless. There’s a good chance of rain before noon, especially in areas closer to the hills. But don’t expect…

Middle East Conflict: What about Iran’s Nuclear Program?

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Middle East Conflict: What about Iran’s Nuclear Program?

Israel’s assertion that Iran was nearing the capability to build a nuclear weapon sparked the conflict, which began with Israeli Defense Forces launching strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program and targeting key figures in Iran’s military and nuclear programs on the night of June 12–13. Over the past 12 days, Israel has claimed responsibility for the deaths of several high-profile Iranian nuclear scientists. In response, President Trump authorized a major U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, deploying a fleet of B-2 bombers to drop 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs each weighing…

Major Questions Raised! Iranian Retaliation, a sudden Ceasefire?

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Major Questions Raised! Iranian Retaliation, a sudden Ceasefire?

The Middle East has experienced a dramatic series of events from an unprecedented U.S airstrike on Iran using its most powerful non-nuclear weapons, to a swift Iranian Retaliation targeting the largest U.S. air base in the region, culminating in a tentative truce that many hope will ease tensions between Iran and Israel and restore regional stability. As the crisis unfolded overnight into Tuesday, both the region and the international community looked on with concern. Yet by morning, there was cautious optimism that what U.S. President Donald Trump referred to as…

Pakistan-UAE sign MoU, to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Pakistan-UAE sign MoU, to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

During the 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), both sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and agreed on specific steps to enhance cooperation in trade, banking, investment, and other key sectors. Held in Abu Dhabi, the meeting was co-chair by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Joint Ministerial Commission also agreed on concrete measures to strengthen cooperation in culture, aviation,…