Six killed, 13 wounded in Kabul suicide bombing: police – World
A suicide bomber detonated explosives in the Afghan capital on Monday, police said, killing six people and wounding 13 more. “This afternoon, a person wearing explosives on his body detonated,” Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran posted on social media platform X. “Unfortunately six civilians, including a woman, were killed and 13 others were injured.” There […]
Miscreants torch school, detonate IED at police vehicle in KP’s Buner – Pakistan
Unidentified suspects torched a government primary school on Monday and detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) as a police team returned from the burnt school in Meragai in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Buner district. No casualties were reported in either incident. Israr Khan, the spokesperson for the Buner district police officer (DPO), told Dawn.com that both incidents […]
UN experts report over 400 executions in Iran in 2024
UN experts voiced alarm Monday at a surge in executions in Iran last month that pushed the total in the country so far this year to over 400. At least 81 people were put to death in Iran in August alone, significantly more than the 45 reported in July, a group of 11 independent United […]
Venezuelan president’s plane seized by US in Dominican Republic
The United States has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown it from the Dominican Republic to Florida after determining that its purchase violated US sanctions, the US Justice Department said on Monday. The seizure of the aircraft came amid continuing pressure on Maduro at home and abroad over a contested […]
Before Kolkata doctor rape, an unmet promise to keep physicians safe – World
In the days leading up to the homicide assault in Kolkata, only two male guards manned RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Five years ago, the government of West Bengal state in India pledged to clamp down on violence against doctors. It promised public hospitals better security equipment, female guards to support female physicians and […]
Ronaldo opens up about his future in football
LISBON: Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has finally lifted the lid on his retirement plans for both club and the country. Addressing a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Croatia in Lisbon, the 39-year-old footballer said he has no immediate intention of retiring from international football. “When the time comes, I’ll move […]
Pakistan has the lowest rate of plastic waste leakage in region: World Bank
A recent World Bank report reveals that Pakistan and India, along with four other South Asian nations, are contributing to the cross-border transport of pollutants like solid waste, plastics, industrial effluents, domestic wastewater, and microplastics through 20 major rivers. The report titled ‘Waves of Plastic: A Snapshot of Marine Plastic Pollution in South Asia’ highlights […]
Anatel might revoke Starlink’s license in Brazil, warns official
SAOPAULO: Brazilian telecommunications regulator Anatel could impose sanctions on Starlink, the satellite internet provider controlled by Elon Musk, for not complying with the country’s norms, and even revoke its license to operate in the country, a senior official at the regulator said on Monday. Anatel commissioner Artur Coimbra told Reuters that the regulator is inspecting […]
Govt bans civil servants from speaking on media, social media platforms
The government has issued a directive prohibiting civil servants from speaking on media and social media platforms without prior approval, Express News reported. The Establishment Division released an office memorandum stating that, under existing rules, no government employee is allowed to speak on any media platform without government permission. Civil servants are also barred from […]
Rain halts Bangladesh’s Test victory bid after Hasan, Nahid demolish Pakistan – Sport
Pacemen Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets on Monday to set Bangladesh on course for victory over Pakistan before rain stopped play on the fourth day of the second Test. Hasan took 5-43 while Nahid added 4-44 — both career-best figures — in dismissing Pakistan for 172 in their second innings and giving […]