Author: Dot X
The invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta has sparked significant concern within Canada’s Sikh community. Some members, who claim to have received warnings from Canadian police about threats to their lives, believe the Indian government is responsible for these threats. Despite India not being a G7 nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney invited Modi as a guest. This marks Modi’s first visit to Canada in ten years and presents a delicate diplomatic situation for Carney, especially given the already strained relationship between Canada and India. Tensions escalated in 2023 when former Canadian Prime…
To cut down on Pakistan’s dependence on fossil fuels, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to finalize the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025 and quickly present it to the federal cabinet for approval. He gave this directive during a high-level meeting held on Saturday to thoroughly examine the policy’s framework. Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the importance of prioritizing efforts to encourage the use of electric vehicles. He stated that quick action is needed to support the adoption of electric motorcycles, scooters, rickshaws, cars, and buses. He also highlighted the critical need to develop the necessary charging infrastructure. According to…
In the early hours of Saturday, the residence of Mubarak Zeb, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Tribal Affairs and a Member of the National Assembly (MNA), was struck by a rocket in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police confirmed the attack, stating that unidentified assailants fired the rocket at the MNA’s house. Fortunately, no one was injured. Mubarak Zeb himself addressed the incident on X, stating that his home was attacked with a rocket overnight. He expressed gratitude that there were no casualties. This is the second such incident in the past two months. Just last month, an…
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has voiced strong concerns about the federal government’s ongoing neglect of Sindh’s development needs, warning that their political and financial support isn’t a given. Speaking in Karachi on Saturday, Shah criticized the federal government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for dismantling the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), calling the move detrimental to local infrastructure planning and disrespectful to the province. Sharif had ordered the PWD’s abolition in 2024 due to its poor performance. Shah emphasized that Sindh expects to be treated as an equal member of the federation and stated that Sindh’s support…
On Saturday, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Gwadar, a coastal city in Balochistan. Thankfully, authorities reported no immediate damage or injuries. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre, part of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), pinpointed the earthquake’s origin to approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Pasni, at a depth of 14 kilometers. This event comes after a period of heightened seismic activity in Pakistan. Earlier this month, Karachi experienced a series of 36 minor earthquakes, beginning on June 1st. The weather department attributed these tremors to activity along the Landhi fault line. The latest of these, measuring 2.6…
Tensions between Israel and Iran are reaching a critical point, raising the specter of a wider conflict. In response, world leaders are scrambling to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for restraint and diplomatic solutions. Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, labeling them a serious danger to regional and global peace and security. At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador reiterated support for Iran, urging immediate international action to resolve the crisis through dialogue. Russia and China have joined the chorus of nations offering to mediate, alongside the UN, EU, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.…
U.S. President Donald Trump, a long-time critic of Washington’s foreign policy who pledged to avoid “forever wars,” is now facing a significant test of that promise after Israel’s large-scale strikes on Iran. The situation could create tension with his political base as he decides the level of U.S. support to offer Israel. Despite publicly urging Israel to pursue a negotiated solution and having his envoy, Steve Witkoff, scheduled for a sixth meeting with Iranian officials, Trump later praised the Israeli strikes as “excellent.” He touted the U.S.’s role in providing Israel with the world’s “best and most lethal military equipment”…
During an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Friday, Pakistan voiced its deep concern over Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military installations. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, warned that these actions pose a “grave danger and a serious threat” to regional and global peace, security, and stability. The Security Council interrupted its regular schedule to address the escalating crisis, also hearing from the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Ambassador Ahmad strongly condemned Israel’s actions as “unjustified and illegitimate aggression,” reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran. This emergency session was convened at the…
In Lahore on Friday, the Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s actions against Iran and urging the international community to step in and prevent further aggression against both Palestine and Iran. The resolution, introduced by Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique, specifically called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the UN Security Council to hold immediate meetings to address Israel’s “aggressive design.” According to the resolution, Israel has launched multiple attacks against Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iranian nuclear scientists and military leaders, including Major General Muhammad Bagheri and Major Hussain Salami. The resolution further…
Following Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking military officials and nuclear scientists, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has swiftly appointed new commanders to crucial positions within the Revolutionary Guards and armed forces, underscoring the country’s commitment to its existing defense strategy. The situation is tense, with Iranian media and eyewitnesses reporting explosions, including at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Israel, anticipating retaliation in the form of missile and drone strikes, has declared a state of emergency. According to Reuters sources, at least 20 senior Iranian figures, including Revolutionary Guards’ Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh…
According to Israeli security sources speaking anonymously due to the operation’s sensitive nature, Mossad agents infiltrated Iran to sabotage weapons systems as part of a coordinated strike on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13, 2025. One official revealed that Israel deliberately misled observers about the timing of the attack. The sources highlighted the extensive and secretive preparations leading up to the action, which caused oil prices to surge due to fears of escalating regional conflict. *Reuters* was unable to independently confirm these accounts. Prior to the assault, Iranian officials dismissed the possibility of imminent action, characterizing talk of…
Amal Clooney, the accomplished lawyer and human rights advocate, and acclaimed actress Keira Knightley, have both been recognized as two of Britain’s most influential women, earning a place on *The Vogue 25* list. Amal Clooney, known for her marriage to George Clooney, has made a name for herself as a fierce defender of human rights, particularly for her work representing victims of sexual violence in conflict zones. In an interview with *Vogue*, she discussed a significant obstacle in her pursuit of justice: apathy. “There will always be injustice, cruelty and abuses of power,” Clooney stated, emphasizing that silence from those…