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PUBLISHED November 16, 2025 In the sweltering aftermath of Pakistan’s most devastating monsoon season in recent memory, the waters have receded, but the scars remain etched deep into the lives of the nation’s most vulnerable. The 2025 crisis unfolded with ferocious intensity. Torrential rains, swollen by climate change-fuelled anomalies, unleashed flash floods and accelerated glacial outbursts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and Sindh provinces. By mid-October, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported over 1,037 deaths and 6.9 million affected nationwide, with 3 million forced from their homes. The flood also caused extensive damage to infrastructure, with over 229,700 houses,…

This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2025 shows the awarding ceremony of the 38th Golden Rooster Awards in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province. The 2025 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival concluded Saturday evening in Xiamen. The best feature film award went to “Her Story,” and Song Jia won the best actress award for her performance in the film. Jackson Yee won the best actor award for his performance in the “Big World.” (Xinhua/Zhou Yi) This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2025 shows the awarding ceremony of the 38th Golden Rooster Awards in Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province. The 2025 China…

Islamabad, Amman reject Palestinian displacement; PM, Jordan’s king vow to enhance relationsPresident Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif welcome Jordan’s King Abdullah II upon his arrival in Islamabad. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto also seen in the picture. Photo: Online ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Jordan on Saturday discussed further deepening bilateral relations as well as exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in the economic, trade, investment, health, science and technology, education, as well as defence sectors. The issues were discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the visiting dignitary King Abdullah II at…

Eight people including children sustained injuries when quadcopter fired shells on a wedding party in Khyber DistrictKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi made a controversial statement during a media talk outside Adiala Jail. SCREENGRAB PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced financial assistance of Rs2.5 million for each person injured in the recent drone attack at a wedding party in Tirah, District Khyber. The announcement was made during the chief minister’s visit to Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar, where he reviewed the medical facilities and the quality of care being provided to the drone attack victims. CM Afridi instructed…

Defence czar says many judges step down to secure pensions, benefits after completing their service terms Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that cross-border attacks originating from Afghanistan continue to undermine Pakistan’s security, suggesting that a written pledge from the Afghan Taliban regime — backed by guarantees from friendly countries — could help establish a path toward stability. Speaking on the Express News programme Center Stage on Saturday, he highlighted contradictions in the Taliban regime’s statements, noting that while they claim Afghan territory has never been used against Pakistan, “evidence suggests otherwise.” Asif said Pakistan has repeatedly conveyed a clear position…

Federal officials confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city has begun, as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations.”Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors,” Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.”Local officials including Mayor Vi Lyles criticized such actions, saying in a statement that they “are causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty.””We want people in Charlotte and Mecklenburg…

Children introduce their environmental protection-themed works during an event of the World Children’s Day in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 15, 2025. The World Children’s Day will fall on Nov. 20 this year. Various activities were held across the country to hail the arrival of the day. (Xinhua)Children try water quality testing during an event of the World Children’s Day in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 15, 2025. The World Children’s Day will fall on Nov. 20 this year. Various activities were held across the country to hail the arrival of the day. (Xinhua)Children and their…

A worker holds a fuel nozzle to fills fuel in a car at petrol station in Karachi on September 16, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/ File The federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel by six rupees per litre, while petrol prices remain unchanged. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance late on Saturday, the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) has risen from Rs278.44 per litre to Rs284.44 per litre, while the price of petrol will remain at Rs265.45 per litre. The notification further stated that the revised prices take effect immediately from November 16 and…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. government shutdown, during the swearing-in ceremony for Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov. 10, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, financial disclosures made public on Saturday showed.According to the forms released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Trump carried out more than 175 financial purchases from Aug. 28 through Oct. 2. The disclosures, made…

Army Chief to serve as CDF, CJCSC abolished, CNSC appointed for 3-year term with PM approvalPresident Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: PID President Asif Ali Zardari has signed three laws related to the Pakistan Armed Forces, passed by both houses of Parliament under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The President gave assent to the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2025, Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2025, and Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2025, making them acts of Parliament. صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری نے پاکستان آرمی (ترمیمی) بل 2025، پاکستان ایئر فورس (ترمیمی) بل 2025 اور پاکستان نیوی (ترمیمی) بل 2025 کی منظوری دے…