Author: Abdulrehman
Recognition for Pakistani Cinema at International Stage ISLAMABAD: Pakistani film awards Two Pakistani films, Nayab and Deemak, won top honors at the SCO Film Festival 2025 in Chongqing, China, as reported by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The festival showcased 27 films from member countries including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian nations. Its main goal was to boost regional film partnerships and promote cultural exchange through film screenings, expert panels, a tech expo, and a grand award ceremony. Since its start in 2018, the SCO Film Festival has served as a platform for creative and cinematic cooperation…
Swat River tourist deaths The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has taken stern action following the tragic deaths of 12 tourists in the Swat River by removing two senior officials for their roles in the failed rescue operation. As grief spreads across the country, authorities have begun holding those responsible accountable. The Director General (DG) of Rescue Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the DG of the Upper Swat Development Authority were both removed from their posts earlier this week. The government reassigned the Rescue DG to the Peshawar Development Authority and shifted the Swat Development DG to a non-operational position, effectively ending his administrative authority.…
Karachi, July 8, 2025 – Pakistan today observes the 9th death anniversary of Abdul Sattar Edhi, the nation’s most beloved humanitarian and philanthropist. Edhi, who passed away on July 8, 2016, at the age of 88, remains a symbol of compassion and service to millions across the country and around the world. Citizens continue to honor his memory through prayers, tributes, and acts of charity. Born on February 28, 1928, in Gujarat before the partition, Edhi began his lifelong mission of humanitarian work in 1951. He devoted his entire life to caring for the poor, the ill, and the abandoned,…
Air Arabia Expands European Network with Three New Routes from Sharjah Sharjah, UAE Air Arabia New Routes Air Arabia, the region’s leading low-cost carrier, is expanding its European footprint. The airline announced three new routes this July, connecting Sharjah with Munich, Prague, and Warsaw–Modlin. All services will launch in December 2025 and operate daily. Prague: A New Link to Central Europe On July 2, 2025, Air Arabia unveiled a daily non-stop service between Sharjah and Prague, starting December 20. Operated with Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, the route will offer travelers an affordable, direct option to the Czech capital. Known…
European river shipping crisis Europe is in the grip of a prolonged heatwave that is drying up some of the continent’s major rivers, causing significant disruption to cargo transportation and increasing shipping expenses. Key rivers including the Rhine, Danube, and Vistula are seeing critically low water levels, making it impossible for vessels to operate at full capacity. This has resulted in shipping delays, added freight surcharges, and logistical bottlenecks for multiple industries. Extreme temperatures and persistent drought conditions have driven water levels in vital inland waterways to alarming lows, triggering widespread consequences across transportation and energy networks. The pattern mirrors…
Trump Reverses Suspension on Military Aid to Ukraine Trump resumes weapons to Ukraine amid escalating Russian assaults, reaffirming U.S. military support just days after ordering a temporary pause. On Monday, President Donald Trump confirmed the decision during a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing Ukraine’s dire need for defensive aid. “We have to,” Trump said. “They have to be able to defend themselves. They’re getting hit very hard now. We’re going to send some more weapons defensive weapons primarily.” The Initial Pause and Global Backlash The U.S. had shocked allies last week by pausing shipments of crucial military…
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Japan and South Korea President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping set of new tariffs targeting several nations, including Japan and South Korea. Effective August 1, imports from these two close U.S. allies will face a 25% tax. Trump made the announcement through personalized letters posted on his Truth Social platform. These letters warned foreign leaders not to retaliate, threatening further increases if they did. In the letters addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump wrote, “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then,…
Cierra Ortega Leaves “Love Island USA” as Finale Nears Cierra Ortega left Love Island USA just a week before the finale. Her sudden exit followed a growing backlash. Viewers discovered offensive posts she made in the past that included racial slurs. The Cierra Ortega Love Island USA controversy quickly went viral, forcing the show to respond. Her departure marks the second time this season a contestant left due to racist content online. Past Posts Sparked Outrage and Led to Ortega’s Exit Fans uncovered offensive posts from Ortega’s past, prompting calls for her removal. The posts contained language many deemed racist,…
Knicks Make Strategic Move, Hiring Mike Brown as Head Coach The New York Knicks have officially hired Mike Brown as their new head coach, a decision aimed at capitalizing on their recent playoff success and pushing toward their first NBA title in over five decades. The move follows the dismissal of Tom Thibodeau, who led the team to multiple postseason appearances but failed to bring a championship to Madison Square Garden. Brown’s arrival marks a new era. He brings deep experience from some of the NBA’s most successful franchises, having worked with teams that secured four NBA titles. The Knicks…
Scotland’s Tidal Turbine Proves Marine Energy’s Long-Term Potential Deep beneath the surface off Scotland’s rugged coastline, a powerful underwater turbine has been harnessing tidal currents to generate electricity for over six years. Submerged at a depth of nearly 40 meters, this renewable energy device has set a new record for endurance in one of the world’s harshest natural environments. Its sustained operation marks a turning point for tidal energy technology, showing investors, policymakers, and engineers that these systems can survive and thrive without frequent, costly maintenance. The turbine’s resilience not only lowers long-term costs but also demonstrates tidal power’s readiness…