PFUJ to mark black day nationwide tomorrow with protests against Peca amendments – Pakistan
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announced on Thursday that it would observe a “Black Day” tomorrow with a series of nationwide demonstrations in protest of amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) which were recently passed into law. President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent a day ago to amendments to […]
No survivors from plane, helicopter collision in Washington – World
US officials said on Thursday that there were likely no survivors after an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people collided in midair with a military helicopter and crashed into the icy waters of Washington’s Potomac River. “We are now at a point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation,” […]
Hamas confirms death of military commander Mohammed Deif
Listen to article Hamas has confirmed the death of its top military commander, Mohammed Deif, months after Israel claimed to have killed him in an airstrike. The announcement was made by Abu Obeida, the spokesman for the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on Thursday. Deif, a key figure in Hamas for over three decades, was […]
Islamabad sessions court sentences 2 to death for blasphemy – Pakistan
Two men were sentenced to death by an Islamabad district and sessions court on Thursday for “proliferating blasphemous content” online. According to a first information report (FIR) registered by the Federal Investigation Agency in 2021 — a copy of which is available with Dawn.com — one of the convicts was arrested in Islamabad for creating […]
Uganda confirms first Ebola death amid new outbreak
Listen to article Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital, Kampala, following the death of a 32-year-old nurse. This marks the country’s first confirmed Ebola fatality since 2023. The victim, who died on January 29 at Mulago National Referral Hospital, had multi-organ failure. Post-mortem samples confirmed the Sudan Ebola […]
UN vows to keep UNRWA operations in Palestinian territories despite Israeli ban
Listen to article The United Nations said Thursday its humanitarian relief agency UNRWA would continue working in all Palestinian territories, including east Jerusalem, despite Israeli legislation coming into force that cuts ties with the organization. Israel decided to ban the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following accusations some of its staff belong to Hamas. “UNRWA clinics across […]
75 Pakistanis moved to Rwanda amid escalation of Congo conflict: FO – World
The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that 75 Pakistanis have been moved to Rwanda amid the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DR Congo’s president has vowed a “vigorous” military response against Rwandan-backed fighters who advanced further in the mineral-rich east of the country after seizing most of the region’s main […]
PFUJ declares ‘Black Day’ to protest PECA amendments on Friday
Listen to article The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has announced a nationwide “Black Day” on Friday in protest against amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). In a joint statement, PFUJ President Afzal Butt and Secretary General Arshad Ansari stated that journalists across the country would hoist black flags at press clubs and […]
Second mpox case of 2025 detected at Peshawar airport – Pakistan
The second mpox case of the year was detected on Thursday when a five-month-old infant with the disease arrived in Peshawar from Qatar, health authorities said. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Adviser Ehtesham Ali confirmed that the case was detected at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport, bringing the province’s total to 11 since 2022. “The Public Health […]
FBR orders retailers to accept debit, credit cards for all transactions
Listen to article In a move to enhance tax documentation and tracking, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification amending the Sales Tax Rules 2006, Express News reported on Thursday. According to the new regulations, all retailers will be required to accept all forms of online transactions, including debit and credit card payments. Under […]