Scrap Ofwat, Says Report, as Water Bills to Soar by 30%

Scrap Ofwat, Says Report, as Water Bills to raise by 30%

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – A landmark report has warned that domestic water bills could surge 30% in the next five years as they called for a full review of the UK’s water regulation system.The report, authored by the prominent economist Professor Dieter Helm, claims that Ofwat – the current regulator – has let down both consumers and the environment. Private water companies are allowed by Ofwat to “put water bills up to maximise its profits over the long term.This is while “investing as little as possible” and ignoring its…

18 Starve to Death in 1 Day in Gaza Under Israeli Blockade

18 Starve to Death in 1 Day in Gaza

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – A total of 18 people, including women and children, have died as a result of starvation in a single day in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave has deepened amid an ongoing blockade by Israel.Food is running desperately short, according to local health officials and aid agencies, and the risk of famine is fast increasing for thousands of people. The deaths were reported from the north of Gaza, where humanitarian access has been seriously limited for weeks.The victims had become emaciated…

COAS Munir Discusses Defence Industrial Collaboration with Libyan Army’s Chief: ISPR

Libyan Army’s Chief: ISPR

Gofrixty [21 July 2025] – While meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, COAS General Asim Munir discussed improvement into the defense industry relationship between the two countries. The ISPR said the meeting discussed further consolidating cooperation between the two militaries, particularly in the fields of training, defence production, and joint ventures. The meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi is part of Pakistan’s increasing efforts to strengthen its defence relationship with friendly countries. General Munir stressed that Pakistan would like to…

PAF’s JF-17 Thunder Crowned with Spirit of Meet Trophy at RIAT 2025; C-130H Garners Concours d’Elegance Decoration

PAF’s JF-17 Thunder Crowned with Spirit of Meet Trophy at RIAT 2025; C-130H Garners Concours d’Elegance Decoration

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – Pakistan Air Force (PAF) left an indelible mark on the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025 in the United Kingdom when its JF-17 Thunder wooed….. the audience and secured the coveted “Spirit of the Meet” Trophy. PAF’s C-130H Hercules aircraft also won the “Concours d’Elegance” Trophy at the show which is yet another feather in Pakistan’s success streak at international air shows. The RIAT is among the world’s largest and most popular airshows, with military and civilian aircraft flying in from around the world. It…

Man Who Jumped From Edge of Space Is Killed in Paragliding Crash

Man Who Jumped From Edge of Space Is Killed in Paragliding Crash

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – French daredevil Michel Fournier, who famously once tried to jump from the edge of space, has been killed in a tragic paragliding accident. The 80-year-old adventure enthusiast loses control during a solo flight in the French Alps, where he trained on a regular basis. Witnesses observed Fournier launching from a well-known mountain launch point. The conditions were good, but something went wrong in the air. Spectators raised the alarm after seeing his parachute spiral out of control. Rescue crews arrived, however, Fournier was unresponsive. He…

At Least 3 Killed in Blast at L.A. Sheriff’s Training Site

An explosion at L.A. Sheriff’s Training Site

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – An explosion ripped through a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility early Wednesday, killing at least three people, local authorities said. The explosion took place during a routine training exercise with stored materials at the department’s advanced tactical training center. The explosion occurred just after 6 a.m. as workers and trainees were gathered at the facility in Castaic, about 40 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, officials said. Witnesses said they heard one big boom before seeing smoke billowing out on the grounds. First Responder…

Punjab’s Kalabagh, Chashma Hit By Medium Level Flood on Indus River in Wake Of Monsoon Rains

Flood on Indus River in Wake Of Monsoon Rains

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – There is a medium flood at Kalabagh and Chashma on the Indus River in Punjab after a continuous downpour during the rainy season raised the water level across the region, the authorities said.Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Officials issued the warning at 3:30am on Wednesday after urging people living in low lying areas of the surrounding Port City to stay ready. Emergency response teams are worried as water of perilously high speed is passing through both Kalabagh and Chashma barrages. Irrigation and rescue and relief teams…

White House says no visit to Pakistan for Trump ‘at this time’

No visit to Pakistan for Trump ‘at this time’

Gofrixt [19 July 2025] – The White house said visiting Pakistan is not on Donald Trump’s agenda as of now. Officials issued the statement after rumors swirled on social media and in news reports that the president would make a trip. Journalists asked the White House press secretary about it on a typical occasion during a briefing, and she said there were no plans for the former president to visit. Trump is also gearing up to run again in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and has been concentrating on domestic affairs…

‘I only posed with knifes to scare people,’ says murder accused

‘I only posed with knifes to scare people,’

Gofrixt [18 July 2025] – In the same courtroom, the man accused of murder had photographed himself with large knives to intimidate people.The 22-year-old was pictured with a number of weapons just weeks before he launched the fatal attack, prosecutors told the trial.Officials said he leveraged these images to taunt people online and enhance his reputation on the streets. It was told that the defendant shared the images on social media.He brandished long-bladed knives, and at times thrust them toward the camera or flashed gang-related symbols. These photos were one of…

Pakistan and EU to collaborate in security as both sides meet for Bilateral Dialogue

Pakistan and EU

Pakistan and the European Union achieved a milestone in enhancing their relations during a high-level dialogue in Brussels. Representatives of the two sides also held talks on regional stability, counter-terrorism and cyber threats, and agreed to increase collaboration in all the security domains. Pakistani officials described recent actions they have taken against terrorist targets and emphasized progress in intelligence coordination. They also shared with him Pakistan’s border control measures and actions against smuggling and human trafficking. The EU commended these steps and committed to capacity building and joint training programmes.…