Amnesty urges end to ‘brutal crackdown’ on Baloch protests, voices concern over organisers’ arrest – Pakistan
Rights organisation Amnesty International on Tuesday demanded “an end to the brutal crackdown on the Baloch protests” and said that the arrest of organisers was “extremely concerning and indicative of the continuing decline in civil and political rights in Pakistan”. At least three people died and several were injured after participants of the Balochistan Yakjehti […]
108 killed after landslides strike India tea estates – World
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 108 people on Tuesday, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief […]
Anti-Maduro protests spread as Venezuelan opposition claims victory – World
Opponents and supporters of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro planned to rally on Tuesday as protests and clashes spread after a weekend election was awarded to the long-ruling socialist despite opposition claims of a landslide victory. The renewed instability brought divided international reaction: the United States said Maduro’s re-election had no credibility and was mulling more […]
PML-N presents bill in NA against independent lawmakers joining political parties after time lapse – Pakistan
The PML-N on Tuesday tabled the Election Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the National Assembly, calling for a restriction on independent lawmakers joining political parties after a certain period. Tabled by PML-N MNA Bilal Azhar Kayani, the bill’s statement of object and reasons argued that Articles 51 and 106 of the Constitution provided for the […]
Iran’s President Pezeshkian sworn in at parliament – World
Iranian reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn before parliament on Tuesday as the Islamic republic’s ninth president at a ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries. Pezeshkian won a runoff race against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili on July 5 to replace president Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash in May. Tuesday’s ceremony came two days after […]
Karachi experiences light to heavy monsoon showers
Karachi experienced intermittent monsoon rains from late Monday night through Tuesday, bringing a pleasant change to the city’s weather. The showers, accompanied by lightning and thunder, affected almost all parts of the metropolis, with Gadap, Orangi Town, Surjani Town, and North Karachi receiving the heaviest rainfall. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Gadap recorded […]
Al Qaeda claims killing 50 Russian mercenaries, 10 Malian soldiers in Mali
BAMAKO: An al Qaeda affiliate said it killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 10 Malian soldiers in an ambush in Mali’s northern Kidal region near the border with Algeria on Saturday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group. The ambush occurred on the same day a Tuareg rebel movement known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for […]
93 killed after landslides strike India tea estates – World
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people on Tuesday, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief […]
Ex-military official Akbar Hussain court-martialled for ‘inciting sedition’ in army: ISPR – Pakistan
Former army official Akbar Hussain has been court-martialled for “inciting sedition” among military personnel, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Hussain was booked by the Islamabad police last year on charges of sedition and terrorism for his alleged involvement in the violence and vandalism that was witnessed amid protests that erupted in the wake […]
Unbeaten Pakistan sweep Kuwait 3-0 in Asian U-18 Volleyball Championship
Pakistan’s U-18 volleyball team continues their impressive run in the Asian U-18 Volleyball Championship, securing a decisive 3-0 victory against Kuwait in their third match of the tournament in Bahrain. The match took place earlier today, with Pakistan showcasing their dominance throughout. The Green Shirts triumphed with set scores of 25-19, 25-11, and 25-19, maintaining […]