FO slams ‘reprehensible disrespect’ of national anthem by Afghan official in KP govt event – World
The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday condemned what it said was the “reprehensible disrespect” of the national anthem by an Afghan official in an event by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. The KP government held a conference in honour of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) today on the occasion of Eid-i-Miladun Nabi. The event […]
8 dead, 2,750 wounded In Lebanon pager explosions: minister – World
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said eight people were killed and some 2,750 wounded in pager explosions across the country on Tuesday, with Hezbollah earlier saying the pagers were used by its members. The blasts “killed eight people, including a girl”, he told a televised press conference. “About 2,750 people were injured … more than […]
Man and son killed, daughter abducted by close friend in Mansehra, police say – Pakistan
A man and his son were killed, while his daughter was abducted by a close friend on Tuesday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mansehra district, police said. District police officer (DPO) Shafiullah Gandapur told Dawn.com that the incident took place on Tuesday near the Dak Centre on the Hazara Motorway in Mansehra. “The suspects have been arrested […]
Indian Congress-NC alliance to restore occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood rights, says Congress spokesperson – Pakistan
Indian Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Monday said that the Indian Congress-National Conference alliance “will restore Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) right to statehood.” The Election Commission of India (ECI) had announced that assembly elections in India-held J&K will be conducted from Sept 18 to Oct 1, setting the stage for the first major electoral exercise […]
Rangers official martyred during armed robbery in Shaheed Benazirabad: police – Pakistan
A Rangers inspector was martyred after being shot and injured by two armed robbers in Shaheed Benazirabad, police said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shaheed Benazirabad, the incident occurred at 1:30pm on Tuesday on Qazi Ahmed Road. “Ranger’s [inspector] namely Shariq Khan was […]
Atishi picked to replace Kejriwal as Delhi’s chief minister – World
Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal picked Delhi minister Atishi to replace him as chief minister of the capital territory on Tuesday, allowing him to focus on winning a fresh mandate in elections due next year after getting bail in a graft case. Atishi, 43, who uses only one name, is a founding member of the […]
Pakistan clinches 5-2 win over South Korea in third place tie of Asian Champions Trophy – Sport
Pakistan secured third place in the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday after the hockey side completed a comeback against South Korea at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in China. In a stunning upset, hosts China floored Pakistan in a penalty shootout to reach their maiden Asian Champions Trophy final amid stirring scenes yesterday. China’s 2-0 […]
Pakistan clinches 5-2 win over South Korea in third match of Asian Champions Trophy – Sport
Pakistan secured third place in the Asian Champions Trophy on Tuesday after the hockey side completed a comeback against South Korea at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in China. In a stunning upset, hosts China floored Pakistan in a penalty shootout to reach their maiden Asian Champions Trophy final amid stirring scenes yesterday. China’s 2-0 […]
10 killed, several injured in Iran bus crash: report – World
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a bus crashed in central Iran, official media reported on Tuesday. The bus overturned in Yazd province while travelling between the cities of Bushehr in southwestern Iran and Mashhad in the northeast, state television said. “The accident left 10 people dead and 41 injured, according […]
Pakistani man pleads not guilty in US murder plot – World
NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges stemming from an alleged plot to assassinate an American politician in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards top commander Qassem Soleimani. Asif Merchant, 46, entered his plea to one count of attempting to commit terrorism across […]