A driver faces charges for a major theft that shocked Zimbabwe's capital city. Samson Gora works for Merchantman Enterprises and allegedly helped steal $500,000 from his boss. Police arrested the 35-year-old man after investigating the crime that happened during the day. The company belongs to Rafiq Adam, who once managed the Zimbabwe Warriors soccer team. Adam also leads the Dynamos football club as chairman.
Gora will appear in court today for the first time since his arrest. Regional Magistrate Donald Ndirowei will hear the case at Harare Magistrates Court. Prosecutors plan to present their evidence against the accused driver. The theft occurred at Adam's store located in Harare's Central Business District. Police believe Gora...
A government official traveled to Swat on Sunday to meet a local hero. Senator Rubina Khalid chairs the Benazir Income Support Programme. President Asif Ali Zardari and party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari sent her on this mission. She wanted to honor Hilal Khan for his brave actions during a recent river disaster. The visit happened two days after the tragic event.
Fourteen tourists from Sialkot died when flood waters swept them away. The family was eating breakfast near the river when water levels rose quickly. Official rescue workers could not reach the scene fast enough. Hilal Khan jumped into action with a small boat he made himself. He fought strong water currents to save lives and recover bodies.
Khalid praised Khan for his...
NDMA Issues Weather Alerts for Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks Across Pakistan from June 29 to July 5
Pakistan's disaster management agency warned about dangerous storms coming across the country. Heavy rains will hit many areas from June 29 through July 5. The National Emergencies Operation Center sent alerts to government offices about flood risks. Weather experts predict thunderstorms will bring serious rainfall to northern and southern regions. Emergency teams must prepare for water damage and rescue operations.
Kashmir and northeast Punjab face the worst weather conditions from June 29 to July 3. Cities like Peshawar and Charsadda could flood when storms arrive. The Potohar region around Rawalpindi and Islamabad will see dangerous flooding between 9 PM and 4 AM on June 29. Lahore and other Punjab cities might experience emergency...
Pakistan's maritime minister raised alarm about rising temperatures that threaten ocean life and coastal cities. Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said extreme heat disrupts daily activities for millions of people living near ports. Dense populations and poor infrastructure make coastal areas more vulnerable to weather changes. The government plans to protect communities that depend on maritime trade for survival. Climate threats require immediate action to prevent widespread damage.
Chaudhry announced a new program for neighborhoods around Karachi and Gwadar ports. Local residents will help create solutions for climate problems affecting their communities. The initiative aims to teach people about environmental dangers and response...
Nintendo Switch 2 delivers major performance gains for Splatoon 3 compared to the original system. Digital Foundry experts tested several first-party games on the new console over the weekend. The team examined titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda games to measure improvements. Most games showed modest upgrades on the newer hardware. Splatoon 3 demonstrated the most dramatic changes of all tested titles.
The shooting game jumps from dynamic 1080p to full 4K resolution when docked to a television. Some scenes display five or six times sharper picture quality on the upgraded console. One example shows resolution climbing from 864p on the old system to 2160p on the new device. The city hub area maintains steady 60 frames per second...
Pakistani troops killed two fighters from Fitna al Hindustan during a raid Sunday. The army targeted a hideout in Duki District of Balochistan province. Military officials said the operation used intelligence reports about terrorist activities. The group receives support from across the border. Security forces fought the militants for several hours.
Two fighters died during the gun battle according to army spokesman. Soldiers captured two other suspects alive at the scene. Troops found guns and bomb-making materials inside the hideout. The arrested men participated in several attacks across the region. Military teams continue searching the area for more threats.
The Inter-Services Public Relations office released details about the...
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider spoke at a Boy Scout training center in Ghora Gali. He warned that some people want to harm Pakistan but their plans will fail. The governor visited the summer training facility for young scouts. He praised the organization for helping people and working hard. The scouts teach young people good values and strong discipline.
Haider said scouts risk their safety to save others during emergencies. The organization helps communities when disasters strike across Pakistan. Scout members work with government agencies during crisis situations. Their brave actions protect citizens from danger. The governor called their courage a source of national pride.
The speech addressed worries about threats facing the...
Pakistan Army finished training 331 new Balochistan Levies officers at Khuzdar today. The recruits came from seven different districts across the province. They spent four months learning professional and physical skills starting last February. Army instructors taught them how to maintain law and order. The training helps these officers work better across Balochistan's large rural areas.
A ceremony celebrated the completion of their intensive program. The chief guest walked through the parade and watched the new officers march. He gave awards to the best performers during the event. The recruits showed their new fighting skills without weapons. They also demonstrated how to use different types of guns properly.
These trained officers...
Actor Jack Betts passed away at age 96 on Thursday at his California home. The veteran performer died peacefully during his sleep at his Los Osos residence. His nephew Dean Sullivan confirmed the news to reporters. Betts appeared in the 2002 Spider-Man movie and many Western films during his long career. He worked as a character actor for decades across television and movies.
Betts was born on April 11, 1929, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Miami and studied theater at the University of Miami. The young actor moved to New York City to pursue his dreams on Broadway. He made his stage debut in 1953 performing in Richard III. A scholarship to the famous Actors Studio helped launch his professional career.
The actor appeared in...
