Islamabad, September 11, 2025 — Pakistan is once again reeling from severe flooding, as relentless monsoon rains triggered by a worsening climate crisis have caused widespread destruction across several provinces. At least 1.2 million people have been affected, with over 500,000 displaced, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The 2025 monsoon season has…
Russia views Afghanistan primarily through the lens of security risks to itself and its Central Asian neighbors, over which Moscow seeks soft supremacy. After Ukraine, Afghanistan is another significant factor in Russia’s complex and tense ties with the United States and NATO. Beginning in the early 2010s, Russia explored diplomatic avenues to influence Afghanistan’s political…
Mianwali (Soon Times), District and Sessions Judge Mianwali Naveed Ahmad Qureshi in the Judicial Complex Mianwali R.O, laid the foundation stone of the water filtration plant project. The grand ceremony was held at the Judicial Complex Mianwali yesterday. The project is being constructed under the special efforts and supervision of Senior Civil Judge Shafqat Saeed…
A 35-year-old mentally challenged man from Kasur, Mustafa Ahmed, who was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel after allegedly crossing the border by mistake, was laid to rest in his ancestral village Shamkot Jhugian on Saturday night. According to local police officials, Mustafa Ahmed had travelled with his family to Gadoki village,…
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The Government of Pakistan has managed to limit the increase in petrol and diesel prices despite rising pressure from global oil markets. Officials revealed that the decision required careful planning and coordination as international petroleum prices continue to surge due to geopolitical tensions. According to Pakistan’s defense minister, authorities had been working for several weeks…
Today, Afghanistan has emerged as a more concerning country for its neighbors, regional and international powers. During the twenty years of intervening, the United States has suffered 22000 causalities and approximately $143billion in Afghanistan. In January 2021, the United States announced, “it had reduced its forces in Afghanistan to 2500, the lowest level since 2001,…
Islamabad (Soon Times), Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, Commander Defence Forces of Hungary called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today.The visiting dignitary appreciated sound professionalism of PAF personnel and also acknowledged the achievements made by PAF over the years, especially through indigenization….
Sargodha (Soon Times), according to the details, a citizen requested on the Prime Minister’s Citizen Portal that the contract for Sargodha Gujrat Road Jhal Chakian to Lak Mor to Bhalwal Road was given to Royal Construction Company in 2021 at a cost of Rs 66.2 million. So far no work has been done there while…
Iran has intensified its regional military operations, expanding strikes beyond its immediate borders amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to officials in Cyprus, a drone struck a British military installation shortly after midnight. Authorities confirmed that the impact caused no casualties and no reported injuries to personnel. Security forces swiftly secured the site,…
