11 policemen martyred, 7 injured after ambush by dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan’s Machka area – Pakistan
Eleven policemen were martyred and seven were injured as a result of an ambush by riverine dacoits in the Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday, police said. Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed confirmed to Dawn.com that “11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack.” A statement […]
Press freedom in Hong Kong reaches all-time low
HONG KONG: Press freedom in Hong Kong has reached a record low, according to an annual survey conducted by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) and the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (HKPORI). The Press Freedom Index, based on a zero-to-100 scale, measures the city’s media environment. This year, the score dropped to a […]
Election Act tweak challenged in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging a recent amendment in the Election Act. The petition, filed by the six members of the PBC, named the Election Commission of Pakistan, Ministry of Law and the federal government as respondents. The petition requested the court to nullify the […]
11 police officers martyred, 7 injured in ambush by dacoits in Rahim Yar Khan’s Machka area – Pakistan
Eleven police officers were martyred and seven were injured in an ambush by riverine dacoits in the Machka area of Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan on Thursday. Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rai Babar Saeed confirmed to Dawn.com that 11 personnel were martyred and seven were injured in the attack. A statement from the Punjab police […]
Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s parliament shelved planned changes to electoral laws on Thursday after protesters in the capital set fires and faced down tear gas and water cannon over legislation they say would weaken opponents of the outgoing president and his successor. The legislature, dominated by supporters of outgoing President Joko Widodo and his successor, Prabowo Subianto, […]
Sri Lanka introduces free tourist visas in bid to attract global visitors
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a plan on Thursday to offer free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries, including China, India, and Russia, in an effort to boost tourism and revive the nation’s economy. This initiative is part of a six-month pilot programme starting on October 1, which will grant 30-day […]
Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE for first time since Afghanistan takeover – World
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said it has appointed its first accredited ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, the second country to accept an envoy at that level after China. The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Afghan Taliban government has not been officially recognised by any foreign capital and […]
UK faces legal action over oil, gas licences
LONDON: Britain’s decision to issue dozens of new oil and gas exploration licenses is being challenged in court by a marine conservation organisation, which argues ministers unlawfully failed to consider the impact on marine life. Oceana UK is taking legal action over 31 licences issued under Britain’s previous government in May this year as part […]
Supreme Tribunal upholds Maduro’s controversial win, opposition claims ignored
CARACAS: Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has officially confirmed President Nicolas Maduro’s re-election victory from the July 28 presidential contest on Thursday, reinforcing institutional support for his government as international attention on the disputed election wanes. Since the election, the Maduro administration has faced widespread criticism from opposition groups, human rights organisations, and trade unions, who […]
Hania Aamir dishes on her bond with Badshah
In a recent chat with Tracy Ann from Masala!, Hania Aamir opened up about her Insta-famous bond with singer-rapper Badshah and her deep love for Bollywood. Hania and Badshah have become quite the dynamic duo on social media, charming followers on both sides of the border with their lighthearted and genuine interactions. The two initially […]