While it's still summer and the mercury is rising, the scars will soon turn dark with the arrival of the monsoon clouds in the month of August last year floods had left nearly about 33 million people homeless and these victims continue to live in makeshift homes. The Pakistan border region bore the brunt of Mother Nature last year when it experienced its worst flooding in its history, killing 1700 people and leaving millions marooned.

Pakistan: Heatwave singes Balochistan

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged his brother Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan and take charge of the party's election campaign, media reports said citing the country's local media outlet Geo News.

Shehbaz Sharif calls on Nawaz Sharif to become Pakistan PM again, lead election campaign

A bill aimed at empowering the Election Commission of Pakistan to announce election dates without the consent of the President was passed in the Senate on Friday despite opposition from lawmakers from ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s party.

Pakistan empowers Election Commission to announce election dates without president's consent

Pakistan's election commission will now be able to announce poll dates unilaterally without having to consult the president. The announcement comes after a bill seeking amendments to the elections act 2017 was passed by the Senate. Senate's chairman presented the bill for voting before the House, and it was passed with a majority. State minister shahadat awan introduced the elections bill 2023. This is despite protests from the opposition senators of Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf and jamaat-I-islami.

PAKISTAN Senate approves bill allowing ECP to unilaterally announce election dates

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in Gujarat at Jakhau Port in the Kutch area on June 15, hitting the state with winds of around 115 kmph and leaving a trail of destruction as it continues its touchdown process over Pakistan and Rajasthan.

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat coast, storm to reach southern Rajasthan | World DNA

At least 2 dead & over 20 injured as cyclone Biparjoy strikes Gujarat, heavy rain alert for southern Rajasthan.

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall in India | WION Climate Tracker

The International Monetary Fund has expressed its disappointment over Pakistan's recent annual budget, calling it "insufficient" to meet the aims of its aid programme for the cash-strapped country.

IMF criticises Pakistan's budget, red flags new tax policies

The most definite rivalry and world cricket gets underway this week with England and Australia locking horns in the ashes. But a new rivalry is emerging and this relates to cricket equipment. The century-old cricket bat industry of the Kashmir valley has become the biggest rival of the famous English Willow bat.

Rise in demand for Kashmir's willow bats | 400 bat manufacturers in Kashmir valley

Major Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall strong winds and heavy rainfall are pounding the coastline of India and Pakistan now according to the Indian Meteorological Department it hit the coast between Karachi and Mandvi and regions close to the port of Jakao in Gujarat. It's moving at the speed of 115 kilometers per hour and up to midnight the landfall process will continue. Nearly 1,75,000 people have fled the predicted path of Cyclone Biparjoy. Meteorologists are warning it could devastate homes and tear down power lines.

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall with heavy rains, high tides and rough seas

One organization is clearly miffed with the Pakistan budget. That's the international monetary fund, with which Pakistan is in a deadlock over getting more funds. The IMF has called the budget "Insufficient" to meet the aims of its aid program for Pakistan. The criticism comes just weeks ahead of the July 31 deadline to review a 6.7 billion dollar IMF loan program.

IMF miffed with Pakistan budget

Major Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall strong winds and heavy rainfall are pounding the coastline of India and Pakistan now according to the Indian Meteorological Department it will hit the coast between Karachi and Mandvi and regions close to the port of Jakao in Gujarat. It's moving at the speed of 115 kilometers per hour and up to midnight the landfall process will continue. Nearly 1,75,000 people have fled the predicted path of Cyclone Biparjoy. Meteorologists are warning it could devastate homes and tear down power lines.

Cyclone Biparjoy hits Gujarat coast | India-Pakistan News

The coastal regions of India and Pakistan continue to remain on high alert as thousands are now being evacuated before Cyclone Biparjoy makes a landfall. Classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, Biparjoy is currently packing maximum sustained winds of up to 145 kilometres per hour.

Cyclone Biparjoy: At least 50,000 evacuated from Gujarat | Mumbai on high alert | World News | WION

Pakistan is on the precipice of default, Moody's has warned. The credit ratings agency said time is running out for Pakistan to convince International Monetary Fund (IMF) to release the remaining tranche of the $2.

Pakistan running out of time, could default, says credit rating agency Moody's

Howling gales and crashing waves are pounding the coastline of India and Pakistan, hours before powerful Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall. WION brings you more insights.

Gales lash India and Pakistan as powerful cyclone Biparjoy approaches

India and Pakistan continue to remain on high alert as Cyclone Biparjoy is set to make landfall today near Kutch in India and Karachi in Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy gains momentum | WION Climate Tracker

A 14-year-old Hindu girl was kidnapped, forcibly converted into Islam and married off to an older man by her tutor in Pakistan's Sindh province. Such cases have become endemic in Sindh. When will Pakistan's government take action? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Abduct-and-convert cases rising in Pakistan

A very severe Cyclone named Biparjoy is barreling toward the coasts of India and Pakistan and more than a hundred-thousand people are being evacuated to safer ground. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the Cyclone is expected to make its landfall tomorrow.

Cyclone Biparjoy updates: High tidal wave hit Dwarka in Gujarat

Amid the bursting inflation crisis in Pakistan, Russia has come to its rescue and sent the first shipment of crude oil to the cash-strapped nation. The Pakistan authorities welcomed the ship on the Karachi port, country's main hub of imports.

First shipment of oil from Russia reaches Karachi port in Pakistan

A very severe Cyclone named Biparjoy is barreling toward the coasts of India and Pakistan and more than a hundred-thousand people are being evacuated to safer ground. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the Cyclone is expected to make its landfall tomorrow. Watch now to know updates about the cyclone from both India and Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy updates: Indian Meteorological Department warns of flooding

Authorities have halted fishing activities deploying rescue personnel and announced evacuation plans for those at risk. India and Pakistan are bracing for the first severe cyclone.

At least 35,000 residents evacuated as Gujrat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy | WION Climate Tracker

The echoes of the barbaric spring and blood-soaked December of 1971 bear witness to the unspeakable atrocities and genocide endured in East and West Pakistan. This haunting legacy serves as a constant reminder of the depths of human suffering and the indomitable spirit that emerged from the darkness.

Unveiling 1971 war atrocities & economic contrasts: Bangladesh's success and Pakistan's perilous path

Nearly half (54 per cent) of Pakistanis, according to a Gallup & Gilani Pakistan study, think the Kashmir conflict may be resolved during their lifetime. The question "Do you think the Kashmir problem can be solved during your lifetime?

Most Pakistanis think Kashmir issue can be resolved within their lifetime: Survey

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has admitted he has no evidence to back up his allegations against ISI's Major-General Faisal Naseer during a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) session in Islamabad.

Former Pak PM Imran Khan tells JIT he has no evidence against Major General Naseer

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan appeared before the Islamabad high court. Imran Khan’s lawyers filed another petition seeking protective bail in another case filed in Pakistan's Dera Ghazi Khan region. This is a mega corruption case. Pakistan's anti-corruption establishment conducted raids to arrest Imran's sister Uzma Khan, and her husband, Ahad Majeed, in connection with this case. Uzma is accused of alleged fraud during purchases of land. She allegedly purchased land worth billions of rupees for a mere 130 million rupees. The charges claim Uzma and Majeed made a fake transfer of the land to their names. Ace says an fir has been registered against Uzuma Khan and her husband.

Islamabad High Court grants Imran Khan interim bail in 'Dera Ghazi Khan' case

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