Post Views: 67,437 Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Pakistan’s northern mountainous region, known as the “third pole” for its vast glacial landscape, is facing unprecedented destruction in 2025 due to climate change. Heavy monsoon rains, cloudbursts, landslides, and rapid glacial melting have unleashed devastating flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan, obliterating villages, infrastructure, and…
Post Views: 75,065 Islamabad: The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a high-level flood alert for the Chenab and Ravi rivers, warning of a significant increase in water flow and potential severe flooding in several districts of Punjab. According to the alert, flood surges are expected to substantially increase the water flow in the…
Post Views: 98,843 BIRMINGHAM : Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), Syed Qamar Raza, addressed large community gatherings in several UK cities, emphasizing national unity and the strength of Pakistan. Speaking at a major event in Birmingham, he stated that “Pakistan today is in strong hands under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir and…
Post Views: 64,479 LONDON, ONTARIO — Liberal Party members and supporters gathered last weekend for the Southwestern Regional Summit 2025, an event that drew participation from Members of Parliament, candidates, and grassroots organizers across the region. Among the attendees was Barrister Najam Naqvi, who joined party leaders and community members in a series of townhall-style…
Post Views: 53,357 Islamabad – In a significant escalation of political tensions, 18 members of the National Assembly from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), which includes Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, submitted their resignations from all standing committees on Tuesday. The move is seen as a major protest strategy by the opposition bloc to paralyze the…
Post Views: 100,170 EDISON, NJ – After 15-20 years of building their lives in the United States, local entrepreneurs Abbas Zariwala and his wife, Nafisa, are channeling their family’s business heritage into a sweet new venture. Their highly anticipated dessert shop, Crispy Cones, is set to open its doors this Friday, August 29, introducing a…
Post Views: 68,098 TORONTO, (Canada): In an era where cultural division often dominates the headlines, one Canadian nonprofit is working to reverse the narrative. The Program of Educational And Cultural Enhancement (PEACE) has emerged as a driving force in bringing communities together through dialogue, cultural events, and grassroots initiatives. Era of change, also describes a…
Post Views: 100,268 Ustad Hamid Ali Khan is a legendary Pakistani ghazal and classical singer, and the torchbearer of the illustrious Patiala Gharana. This musical lineage is revered across the subcontinent for treating music not just as a profession but as a form of worship, producing rare gems and shining stars of classical music. He…
Post Views: 82,326 New York: The Pakistani American Community of Long Island (PACOLI) proudly recognized its esteemed founders and directors at the recent Pakistan Independence Day Parades in New York City and New Jersey. As the oldest and most respected Pakistani-American organization, PACOLI’s participation underscores its commitment to uplifting the image of Pakistan and celebrating…
Post Views: 2,287 The United States Department of State’s Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2024 devotes significant attention to Pakistan, listing concerns that range from extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances to restrictions on media, labour rights and religious freedoms. Yet, as in previous years, the picture painted is often grim without fully recognising Pakistan’s…
