Karachi rain toll climbs to 8; hundreds shifted as rivers overflow

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 11, 2025 | Current Affairs

KARACHI, Sept. 10 — At least eight people have lost their lives and more than 300 residents have been relocated after heavy monsoon rains swelled the Malir and Lyari rivers, flooding parts of Karachi, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. امتیاز سپر مارکیٹ کے قریب لیاری ایکسپریس...

Pakistan seeks Urgent UNSC Meeting after Israeli Strikes in Doha

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 11, 2025 | Current Affairs, International-Affairs

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 10 — Pakistan has asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to hold an emergency meeting after Israeli airstrikes hit Doha, the capital of Qatar, targeting senior Hamas figures, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. In view of the unprovoked illegal...

ATC Acquits Qureshi, Hands 10-Year Jail Terms to PTI Leaders in May 9 Case

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 10, 2025 | Current Affairs, Politics

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi but sentenced several senior Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders to 10 years in prison over their involvement in the May 9 riots. Shah Mahmood Qureshi...

Floods Devastate 1.3mn Acres of Farmland in Punjab, PBF Warns of Food Crisis

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 10, 2025 | Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has sounded an alarm over the destruction of more than 1.3 million acres of agricultural land in Punjab due to severe flooding, warning that the crisis could jeopardize national food security. Floods ravage 1.3mn acres of...

Shanghai Electric Cancels $1.77bn Acquisition Deal with K-Electric

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 10, 2025 | Current Affairs, Economy

KARACHI: In a major blow to Pakistan’s power sector, Shanghai Electric Power (SEP) has officially terminated its $1.77 billion agreement to acquire a majority stake in K-Electric (KE). Shanghai Electric ends $1.77bn deal to acquire 66.4% stake in KE. Company cites...