New Zealand opens more job, work visa, residency opportunities
New Zealand has released details of potential employment and permanent residency opportunities for foreign skilled workers under the Accredited Employer Work Visa program. According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment, applicants under this visa can work for a minimum of 30 hours a week for an accredited New
Europe swelters under intense heatwave, Germany breaks six-year temperature record
A severe heat wave continues across Europe, with Spain’s record heatwave causing more than 3,150 deaths in the last 5 days, Germany’s broke its six year heat record and temperatures exceeding 41 degrees Celsius. Several European countries, including France, Germany and Italy, have closed tourist sites, and power outages are
Sana Mir hits back at critics of Pakistan women’s cricket team
Former Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Sana Mir has strongly condemned the gender-based criticism directed at the national women’s team, questioning the double standards applied to female athletes. Former Pakistan Women’s Team captain Sana Mir got angry with those criticizing the performance of the national women’s team. Mir said in
Punjab’s 12 Hospitals to Get Foreign Doctors
The Punjab government has approved a new initiative to bring overseas Pakistani and foreign specialist doctors to 12 public sector hospitals across the province, aiming to provide advanced surgeries and specialised medical services to patients. Under the Diaspora Doctor Locum Programme (DDLP), experienced overseas Pakistanis and international medical professionals will
PTI issues show-cause notice to MNA Iqbal Afridi
PTI has issued a show cause notice to its National Assembly member Iqbal Afridi for violating party discipline, stating that he has consistently behaved inappropriately and used impolite language towards party members. The show cause notice states that he violated the decisions of the parliamentary party during the proceedings of
Five terrorists killed in Karachi attack
At least five terrorists were gunned down in attack on Rangers installations near Gulshan-e-Iqbal in Karachi on Saturday evening. Intelligence sources said a group of terrorists packed with an explosive-laden vehicle, first detonated a bomb at 8:10 pm, followed by a gunfire. The attack was carried out on the Rangers’
Pakistan to Chair SCO Business Council in 2027
Pakistan will take over the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business Council in 2027, helping strengthen regional trade and its position in the organization. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) will represent Pakistan during its tenure as chair of the council, reflecting growing confidence
Glacial Lake Outburst Alert Issued for Upper KP
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday issued an alert over the risk of glacial lake outburst floods in the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, directing local administrations to take precautionary measures amid rising temperatures. According to the PDMA, higher temperatures have increased the risk of glacier melting, raising
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP, Punjab
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, creating panic among residents. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 178 kilometers, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at 36.54°N latitude and 70.63°E longitude. However, no
Cloudburst sparks destructive flash flood in GB
A cloudburst caused flash flood in Thor, a village on the outskirts of Chilas in Gilgit-Baltistan’s (G-B) Diamer district that damaged to homes, agricultural land, roads and irrigation infrastructure on Saturday. As per reports, heavy floodwaters entered several parts of the village after the cloudburst, damaging property and disrupting road
