Shafaqna Pakistan | by Akram Zia- With Eidul Fitr on the horizon, Pakistanis are facing a harsh reality: a significant surge in the prices of petrol and electricity. The government has announced a substantial increase of Rs9.66 in petrol prices, bringing it to Rs289.41 per litre. This sudden rise, attributed
Pakistani authorities have reported at least 24 deaths due to heavy rains and lightning strikes across three provinces of the country. The National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan stated on Sunday, April 14th, that 17 people died as a result of heavy rains, while seven others lost their lives due to lightning strikes. According to […]
Police in Pakistan say militants have blocked a highway connecting to Iran, abducted 11 passengers, and later shot them dead. The incident occurred late Friday night, April 12th, in the sparsely populated Balochistan province. Habibullah Khilji, the deputy police commissioner of the region, confirmed the event, stating that police and paramilitary forces retrieved the victims’ […]
Pakistan has listed the Zainebiyoun Brigade, a semi-military force associated with the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in the list of “terrorist” groups. The Ministry of Interior of Pakistan has stated that the Zainebiyoun Brigade is involved in activities that undermine the peace and security of Pakistan. The Zainebiyoun Brigade is a […]
Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers in Pakistan, marking the end of Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting. here: https://bit.ly/43Q0JcL
Shafaqna Pakistan | by Aslam Hashmi- The World Bank’s alarming forecast – predicting another million Pakistanis slipping into poverty – underscores the urgent need for immediate action. Even with a projected growth rate of 1.8 percent, which is modest at best, it is overshadowed by inflation soaring above 26 percent. This
Members of Pakistan cricket team's selection committee, from left to right, Abdul Razak, Wahab Riaz, and Mohammad Yousaf give a press conference to announce squad for upcoming T20 series against
It's April, that time of the year when a certain white-ball tournament takes over cricket's ecosystem. Tickets can be onerous to procure, fan experiences in certain stadiums can leave much to be desired, and it drags on longer than perhaps it needs to. The crowds are passionate regardless of the quality of cricket, which can vary greatly, and they stay right to the end, despite games finishing late enough to make getting home an inconvenience.But there's more to Pakistan versus New Zealand than...
The organization Doctors Without Borders has expressed serious concern over the start of the second phase of Afghan migrant expulsions from Pakistan. In a statement released on Tuesday, the organization stated that many of the migrants being expelled from Pakistan are Afghans who have been there for decades. The Doctors Without Borders statement mentioned that […]
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – A Hendricks County sheriff’s deputy died overnight after being electrocuted while investigating a crash. According to Hendricks County Sheriff Jack Sadler, Deputy Fred Fisl
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
At least 17 religious pilgrims were killed and 41 injured in a crash as they travelled to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan, officials said Thursday. The crash happened around 10 pm on Wednesday in the Hub district of Balochistan province, district deputy commissioner Munir Ahmed told AFP, confirming the toll of dead and injured. “The Read More