Year: 2025

New Jersey Hit by Flash Floods After Heavy Thunderstorms

Ahmed Raza

A powerful thunderstorm slammed New Jersey on July 14, flooding streets, homes and cars after hours of heavy rain. Rain Overwhelms Local Systems The fast-falling rain overwhelmed storm drains, flooded low-lying neighborhoods and saturated basements as water levels rose rapidly across several cities. Rescue Teams Act Quickly Stranded people were rescued by emergency crews in boats. They waded into flooded homes, cleared blocked roads, and jammed shifts to contain damage. Transport and Power Disrupted Highways were blocked by floodwaters, trains were delayed and power was cut. Utility crews worked through…

China’s Xi Says Australia Ties Have ‘Taken a Turn’ as He Meets With Albanese

Ahmed Raza

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that relations between China and Australia had “turned around”, as he played host to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a high-level diplomacy meeting in Beijing. It is the first time in years that an Australian prime minister has travelled to China, and an indication of thawing relations from trade frictions and political tensions. Positive Remarks from Both Sides During the meeting, President Xi was positive about the outlook, noted that “the China-Australia relationship has recently experienced a turnaround and is developing in a…

Big Blow to PTI! Omar Ayub’s Bail Revoked

Ahmed Raza

A senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Omar Ayub’s bail in a major case has been cancelled by the Islamabad High Court, a significant development that may dent the PTI ranks. The ruling has fueled political controversy and added to a series of mounting legal problems for the party’s leaders. The court ordered that Omar Ayub be arrested and produced before it. Islamabad High Court on Monday revoked the pre-arrest bail of Omer Ayub in a case of inciting violence and damaging public property during protests last year.It appears to be…

RSF Kills Some 300 in Sudan’s North Kordofan: Rights Group

Ahmed Raza

Khartoum – Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed almost 300 people over the last few days in North Kordofan, a leading human rights group said.The killings are among what appears to be a broader wave of violence in the war-stricken country. The monitoring group, which tracks human rights abuses in Sudan, said many of the dead were noncombatants, including women, children and elderly people. Most of the violence centered in and around Al-Fulah, the state capital of North Kordofan.Eyewitnesses said that RSF fighters invaded the villages, looted homes and…

PSX Crosses 137,000-Parameter As It Trades Intraday

Ahmed Raza

Pakistan Stock Exchange Made a Historical Achievement Karachi – Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) managed to extend the gains by end of the day, witnessing the benchmark KSE-100 Index break through 137,000 during the intraday trade on Tuesday. This is an historic movement that demonstrates increased investment risk tolerance and positive macroeconomic circumstances. The index surged in the early morning and held firm through the day, with investors bolstered by increased buying in banking, energy and cement sectors which has become increasingly profitable. Economic Optimism Drives Momentum Analysts say the surge…

Petrol Prices Increased in Pakistan

Amir Hamza Shaukat
Petrol Prices Increased in Pakistan

Federal Government has announced another increase in the prices of petroleum products in pakistan. Petrol prices already gone up by 8.36 on June 30, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs. 5.36 per liter to Rs. 272.15 while the price of high-speed diesel has increases by Rs. 11.37 per liter to Rs. 284.35 per liter. Following a continued upward in global crude oil prices, according to industry sources. Although, the prices of kerosene and light diesel may see…

War between US, Iran and Israel intensifies July 15, 2025

Ahmed Raza

Tehran / Jerusalem / Washington D.C. – Skirmishes broke out today between Iran, Israel and the US.The clash is a troubling new phase in the Middle East crisis. Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian-connected targets in Syria and Lebanon in the pre-dawn hours this morning. The strikes came in response to intelligence reports about an imminent Iranian attack. Iran Responds With Missile Strikes Iran replied promptly with missile strikes targeting Israeli military installations.Sirens wailed in various Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa.People rushed to shelters. Online videos featured loud explosions…

According to the Iranian Intelligence, IAEA Inspectors Came Carrying Microchips

Ahmed Raza

Tehran – Iranian intelligence authorities say nuclear inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have embedded microscopic surveillance devices in the country’s sensitive nuclear centers without their permission.The officials say that they discovered these devices during internal security checks. The devices were operational and intended to automatically send real-time information, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence said. They called the act an “untrustworthy and illegal” seeking to violate the sovereignty of the country and escape punishment for their actions. Iran Says Espionage, Not Inspection A senior Iranian officer publicly accused the…

Pakistan Stock Exchange Gains near record 100-Index 1.37 Lakh Points Reached

Ahmed Raza

KARACHI: Investor confidence received a massive shot in the arm on Tuesday when the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time high after the KSE-100 index crossed the 137,000 level. Today’s historic day reflects the market’s renewed optimism and the robust trading volume across sectors. Analysts say the rally was based on better macroeconomic indicators, increased foreign interest and strong corporate earnings in the financial and energy segments. Investor Confidence on the Rise Market watchers say the momentum was driven by: . Stable exchange rate . Lower inflation outlook .…

PTI Protests Meant to Destabilise Country: Sanaullah

Ahmed Raza

Islamabad [Pakistan]: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was using protests to close the country down.Its recent rallies are not public issue-specific, but is part of a larger conspiracy to foment chaos, he added. Talking to reporters, Sanaullah said that PTI’s leadership is attempting to create a situation of political unrest in the country. “They want to slow down our system, and under mine and Mel’s leadership, they want to paralyse the system and divide this nation,” he said. The government will not allow any…