Sunday, July 6th, 2025
Ashura processions conclude peacefully across Pakistan amid strict security arrangements
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: Ashura processions held across Pakistan on Sunday concluded peacefully as mourners across all provinces and regions paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions. In Lahore, the main procession emerged from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate and culminated at Karbala Gamay Shah. Karachi’s central Ashura procession began at 10am from Nishtar Park and ended at Imam Bargah Hussainia Iranian in Kharadar after passing through designated routes. In Rohri, the historic No Dhala Taazia procession travelled a long distance, with haltsRead More
Monsoon rains, flash floods claim over 70 lives across Pakistan in 10 days
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: At least 72 people lost their lives and 130 nationals sustained injuries across Pakistan in separate incidents that occurred due to flash floods and heavy rains this monsoon season, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated in its 10-day data. The statistics showed the increasing number of fatalities from June 26 to July 6, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In the last 10 days, KP recorded 28 deaths, followed by 22 in Punjab, 15 in Sindh, seven in Balochistan, and four inRead More
UK envoy expresses deep sorrow over Lyari building collapse
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott expressed on Sunday deep sorrow and condolences over the tragic building collapse in the Lyari area of Karachi. In a message shared on the social media platform X, Ms Marriott said she was deeply saddened by the loss of life in the incident and extended her heartfelt sympathies to the affected families. She also paid tribute to the bravery of the rescue workers involved in the operation. “My thoughts are with the families and brave rescue workers who have worked tirelessly inRead More
CDA chief monitors relief efforts after Islamabad rainstorm
ISLAMABAD, JUL 6 /DNA/ – Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner Islamabad and DG Civil Defence, Muhammad Ali Randhawa visited the various areas of Islamabad to personally monitor the joint operations carried out by the CDA District Administration and MCI in Islamabad in response to the recent heavy rainfall and hailstorm in Islamabad. All field teams of CDA, District Administration and MCI were mobilised immediately after the heavy rainfall, with clear instructions to provide maximum relief and assistance to citizens with best of their abilities and resources. Pursuing the instructions of ChairmanRead More
JI stalwart Zafar passes away
LAHORE, JUL 6: Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) South Punjab chapter emir Rao Muhammad Zafar passed away on Sunday due to protracted illness. According to details, Zafar had also served the Alkhidmat Foundation as its Punjab president. The funeral prayers for Zafar will be held today at 8:00 pm. Also Read: Former Jamaat-e-Islami deputy chief Prof Khurshid Ahmad passes away in Leicester Earlier in April, JI former deputy chief Professor Khurshid Ahmad passed away in Leicester, United Kingdom at the age of 93. Professor Khurshid Ahmad was born on 23 March 1932Read More
Death toll hits 27 in Karachi’s Lyari building collapse as rescue efforts continue on day three
KARACHI, JUL 6: The funeral rites of 20 victims out of the total 27 people, who died in the building collapse in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, were offered late on Saturday night as the search for the remaining people said to be buried under the rubble continued for the third day. So far, the rescuers have recovered 26 bodies — including nine women, 15 men, and a ten-year boy and one-and-half-year-old girl — from the rubble, whereas three people are undergoing treatment of which one succumbed to he wounds bringing theRead More