Sehwan high school caught in crossfire – Pakistan
Panic gripped Sehwan city when an armed group of people attacked a government boys high school on Wednesday, according to police. Hyderabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Tariq Dharejo confirmed to Dawn that two groups of the Rind community were involved in some dispute and one of them resorted to firing on the school […]
Jaffar Express hijacking: State media reports 190 rescued, 2nd day of operation underway in Balochistan – Pakistan
Security forces have rescued at least 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists as a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express train near Balochistan’s Bolan district, state media said on Wednesday. The unprecedented hostage situation began on Tuesday near the Mashkaf Tunnel, about 157 kilometres from Quetta, when terrorists […]
PM condemns Jaffar Express terrorist attack, vows peace will prevail
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, asserting that such cowardly acts will not weaken Pakistan’s commitment to peace. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the PM expressed shock and sorrow over the attack, which claimed the lives of innocent passengers. He […]
‘Pokemon Go’ developer Niantic’s $3.5b deal with Saudi-owned Scopely
Listen to article Niantic Labs said it would sell its video-game division to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion, as the US augmented reality firm shifts focus to geospatial technology after failing to recreate the success of its 2016 smash hit “Pokemon Go.” The deal, announced on Wednesday, also advances Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become the “ultimate […]
Jaffar Express hijacking: 190 rescued, 30 terrorists killed as operation continues in Balochistan – Pakistan
Security forces have rescued at least 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists as a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express train near Balochistan’s Bolan district, state media said on Wednesday. The unprecedented hostage situation began on Tuesday near the Mashkaf Tunnel, about 157 kilometres from Quetta, when terrorists […]
Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed team director of Quetta Gladiators
Listen to article Former Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the team director of the Quetta Gladiators, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise announced. Nadeem Umar, the owner of the franchise, made the announcement, marking a significant change in Sarfaraz’s role with the team. Sarfaraz, a key figure for Quetta Gladiators since the […]
Jaffar Express hijacking: 190 rescued, 30 terrorists killed as rescue operation continues in Balochistan – Pakistan
Security forces have rescued at least 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists as a rescue operation continues into its second day after terrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express train near Balochistan’s Bolan district, state media said on Wednesday. The unprecedented hostage situation began on Tuesday near the Mashkaf Tunnel, about 157 kilometres from Quetta, when terrorists […]
Apple blocks access to sensitive information for Tinder owner, startups in India
Listen to article Apple has successfully blocked its opponents in India, Tinder-owner Match and a group of startups, from accessing its commercially sensitive information which was part of antitrust findings against the US firm, a confidential order shows. An investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) last year found Apple exploited its dominant position in the […]
Google Wallet launches in Pakistan – Business
Digital wallet app Google Wallet became available in Pakistan on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the tech giant. According to the statement, Google Wallet provides people a safer, simpler, and more helpful payment experience. It also supports digital items such as loyalty cards and boarding passes. Users can get started by downloading the […]
China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday – World
China will hold a meeting on Friday in Beijing with Russia and Iran on the Iranian “nuclear issue”, its foreign ministry said, with both nations sending their deputy foreign ministers. Ties between Iran and Russia have deepened since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, with a strategic cooperation treaty signed in January. Both […]