Russian security forces kill four Da’ish inmates after hostage crisis, fatal stabbings
Russia’s security services shot dead four inmates on Friday who had taken hostages at a penal colony, fatally stabbed four of its staff and posted online videos describing themselves as Da’ish militants, officials said. “Snipers of the special forces of the Russian National Guard in the Volgograd region, with four precise shots, neutralised four prisoners […]
Pakistan’s 2nd mpox case detected in Peshawar: health official – Pakistan
Pakistan’s second case of the mpox virus (previously monkeypox) has been reported at the Peshawar airport, the national health coordinator confirmed on Friday. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week declared the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant of the virus, Clade 1b, was […]
Gabon confirms its first case of mpox
Gabon has reported its first case of mpox in a man who had returned from a trip to Uganda, its health ministry said. Cases of the infectious disease, formerly known as monkeypox, have been surging in East Africa, but have also been detected in Asia and Europe. The 30-year-old who lives in Gabon had “returned […]
Govt considering shutting down utility stores across country, says production ministry – Pakistan
The Ministry for Industries and Production (MoIP) on Friday confirmed that the government was planning to shut down all utility stores in the country in a bid to reduce expenses. Last week, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the disbursement of monthly subsidies to Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at a higher rate […]
SC issues apology for six-year delay in 21-year-old double murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a written order addressing a six-year delay in deciding an appeal related to a double murder case in Wazirabad, Punjab. The appeal, heard by the Shariat Appellate Bench, was initially filed in 2018. The accused, Imran alias Mani, had been charged with double murder and adultery 21 years […]
Govt mulling over shutting down ultility stores across country, says production ministry – Pakistan
The Ministry for Industries and Production (MoIP) on Friday confirmed that the government was planning to shut down all utility stores in the country in a bid to reduce expenses. Last week, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the disbursement of monthly subsidies to Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at a higher rate […]
Bangladesh: Death toll rises to 13 as flood deluge worsens, affecting millions – World
Flash floods wrought havoc in Bangladesh on Friday as the country recovers from weeks of political upheaval, with the death toll rising to 13 and millions more caught in the deluge. The South Asian nation of 170 million people, crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers, has seen frequent floods in recent decades. Monsoon rains cause widespread […]
Pakistan wins two golds at Asian MMA Championship 2024
Team Pakistan delivered a strong performance at the Asian MMA Championship 2024 held at the DHA Sports Complex in Lahore, with Eman Khan and Bano Butt each clinching gold medals in their respective categories. The event coincided with the BRAVE Combat Federation’s return with BRAVE CF 85. This highly anticipated event showcased top MMA fighters […]
Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit – World
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenksy on a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he is pushing for a solution to end more than two years of war with Russia. Modi embraced Zelensky — who looked visibly emotional — at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit […]
Shadman narrowly misses century, leads team to strong 316-5 at end of Day 3
RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 at close on day three of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday. The left-hander scored a patient 183-ball 93 to keep the visitors’ chances of fighting out for a draw or […]