9 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 88: state media – Pakistan
Citing security sources, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Saturday that nine more terrorists had been killed in the ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking the overall tally since July 5 to 88. “Operation Shaban continues across Balochistan as the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and police intensify coordinated air and ground operations against terrorist hideouts,” it said […]
Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
BERLIN: Marc Marquez secured pole position for the Germany MotoGP after the Spaniard set the fastest time on his Ducati in qualifying at the Sachsenring on Saturday, but Marco Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the weekend after breaking his collarbone following a heavy fall. Marquez, the reigning world champion, will start from pole for […]
New Zealand, India strike ‘milestone’ strategic partnership encompassing defence and security – World
New Zealand and India announced on Saturday a “strategic partnership” encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as […]
FCC ruling puts onus of illegal construction on Sindh govt – Newspaper
• Senior lawyers agree with Federal Constitutional Court that SC had overstepped its domain by ordering a citywide demolition drive• Say verdict binds provincial govt to regulate and preserve public amenities for future generations A DAY after the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) verdict recalling some Supreme Court orders that led to the demolition of the […]
Ebola cases climb to over 1,800 in DR Congo as virus spreads to 4th province
Health authorities declare disease spread to new Haut-Uele province in northeastern Congo after seven deaths confirmed The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,800, official data showed on Saturday, as the virus spread to a fourth province in the northeastern part of the country. The total tally […]
Abeyance without proof – Newspaper
IN this article, I argue that India’s decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance fails on two independent grounds. First, ‘abeyance’ is a status unknown to the treaty and to the law of treaties: the IWT contains no suspension or exit clause, and Article XII(4) continues it in force until terminated by a […]
Unlocking human development – Newspaper
THIS year, there is much to celebrate on World Population Day (July 11). Population issues have finally risen to the top of the government’s agenda. The prime minister has announced the formation of a high-level National Population Council, which includes the defence chief and four chief ministers among others. The long-term goal of a supra-body […]
Beyond headcounts – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
WORLD Population Day has traditionally prompted discussions on population growth and fertility rates. This year’s theme, ‘Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people — today and for the future’, invites a different conversation. It reminds governments that population policy should begin not with numbers, but with people. The aim is not simply to influence […]
Pentagon releases new videos of UFOs
Latest release contains 40 files, including 14 documents, 19 videos, 4 audio recordings, and 3 images Imagery likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a US military platform operating within the United States Central Command area of responsibility in 2022. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in June 2024. PHOTO: US Department […]
AJK PM welcomes rebuke to those ‘misusing JAAC’ platform’ – Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Friday welcomed the latest assertions by a senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) about the ‘misuse’ of the platform by some individuals. Sharing a video clip of the address by senior JAAC leader Umar Nazir Kashmari at the Eidgah sit-in on […]