Baloch rights group BYC rejects ‘proxy’ label, calls for independent inquiry over allegations – Pakistan
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Tuesday rejected the label of “proxy of terrorist organisations and criminal mafias” used for it recently by the military and called for an independent inquiry of all allegations against the group. The BYC kicked off a protest in Gwadar on July 28, following arrests and deadly clashes with security […]
UN chief stresses importance of peacekeepers on Israel-Lebanon border
UN peacekeepers on the Israeli-Lebanese border have never been more crucial, the force’s global chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said Tuesday, as fears soared of an escalation in the Middle East. Since Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, sparking a war in the Gaza Strip, Israel and Lebanese movement Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, have […]
Israel claims killing 45 Palestinian fighters in Gaza amid heavy fighting
Listen to article CAIRO/ JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed 45 Palestinian fighters in Gaza over the past day, the military said on Tuesday, after heavy fighting in which Hamas said it destroyed two armoured personnel carriers during an ambush near the city of Rafah. The Israeli military said the Hamas official in charge of smuggling operations was among […]
Pakistani students shine at International Chemistry Olympiad
Pakistan team won a bronze medal at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 21 to 30. Abdul Rafay from Karachi Grammar School earned the bronze medal for Pakistan. Team members included Mahnoor Rashid (Lahore Grammar School, Wah Cantt), Marva (Punjab College for Women, Faisalabad), and Syed Mehir Ali […]
Bill barring independents from joining parties rushed through Parliament amid PTI opposition – Pakistan
Both houses of Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to bar independent lawmakers from joining a party after a stipulated period with the opposition PTI voicing a strong protest against it. The bill, titled “Elections (Second Amendment) Act, 2024” has introduced amendments to the Elections Act 2017 and is being seen by political observers […]
Pakistan issues travel advisory for Lebanon amid security concerns
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory, urging Pakistani citizens to avoid travelling to Lebanon due to the current security situation. In the advisory, the ministry recommended that all Pakistanis refrain from travelling to Lebanon until further notice, citing recent developments and the prevailing security conditions in the region. The advisory also advised […]
Karachi’s Regent Plaza formally handed over to SIUT – Pakistan
Pakistan Hotel Development Limited (PHDL) signed a formal agreement on Tuesday with the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) and transferred the title and possession of Karachi’s Regent Plaza Hotel to the provincial institute. A press release issued by SIUT said that lawyers and accountants from the sides, including founder and SIUT Director Professor […]
Jokic leads Serbia to overtime victory against Australia in Paris Olympics thriller
PARIS: Nikola Jokic proved again why he is a three-time NBA most valuable player, leading Serbia to a nail-biting 95-90 overtime win over Australia on Tuesday and into the final four of the Paris Olympics basketball tournament. It was an uphill victory from the start for Serbia, who dug themselves out of a 24-point first-half […]
Virat Kohli’s lookalike spotted during Bangladesh protests
A video circulating on social media has grabbed the attention of users, featuring a protester in Bangladesh who bears a striking resemblance to Indian cricketing superstar Virat Kohli. The doppelganger, donning a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cap, can be seen shouting slogans and celebrating the ouster of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid. A […]
PTI’s Raoof Hasan released from Adiala Jail after bail approval
Raoof Hasan, the central spokesperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been released from Adiala Jail following the approval of his bail by an anti-terrorism court on Tuesday. Hasan was accompanied by advocates Shaista Khosa and Raja Yasir as he left Adiala Jail, Express News reported. Earlier, the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court issued the release order for […]