Genocide in Palestine
. With the world diverted by the Iran War and despite the Gaza Peace Plan, Israeli genocide in Palestine continues. Since Israel started its Gaza massacre in October 2023, at least 73 thousand Palestinians have been killed and 173 thousand have been injured. Thousands of others have been imprisoned or are missing. Even worse is […]
7 more terrorists killed as Operation Shaban continues in Balochistan: state media – Pakistan
Security forces killed another seven terrorists during the ongoing Operation Shaban in Balochistan, following which the total number of terrorists killed in the operation reached 71, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. Operation Shaban is being jointly carried out across the province by the army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police following the terrorist July 7 attack […]
Tehran says Strait of Hormuz shut after US launches fresh strikes on Iran; Gulf states hit – World
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after the latter struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities in states across the Gulf. The strikes were the latest in a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks as Iran seeks to […]
‘Shameful’: Proposed bill allowing blue passports for ex-legislators’ kids comes under scrutiny on social media – Pakistan
Politicians, journalists and experts have taken to social media to criticise Friday’s approval by a Senate panel of a bill allowing blue passports for ex-legislators’ children under the age of 28. If it becomes law, the legislation would bring ex-members of parliament in line with the existing entitlement available to dependent children of retired Grade-22 […]
France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave
EDF shut reactors at three French nuclear plants as heat curbed cooling water use to protect rivers Cooling towers of the Bugey nuclear power plant in Saint-Vulbas, central eastern France on January 25, 2022. PHOTO: AFP France’s main energy provider on Sunday said three nuclear reactors had been temporarily shut down and eight others were […]
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected – Business
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will visit Washington on Monday to deepen strategic ties with the United States, with oil and gas deals expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation. Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the US as military […]
Five labourers killed in gun attack in Balochistan’s Washuk
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz strongly condemn the incident, describing the attack as ‘barbaric and cowardly act’ Five labourers from Punjab were shot dead after unidentified gunmen opened fire on shops in the Mashkail area of Balochistan’s Washuk district on Sunday, in yet another deadly attack targeting civilians in the province. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind […]
Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says
Ukraine produces millions of drones yearly, carrying out thousands of drone strikes against Russia each day A Ukrainian serviceman launches a mid-range reconnaissance drone type Vector for flying over positions of Russian troops, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the town of Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine March 12, 2024. REUTERS Germany is funding 50,000 […]
India’s batting under the microscope after T20 defeats by England, Ireland – Sport
Pundits and former players highlighted India’s struggles with the bat on Saturday after the Twenty20 World Cup champions suffered back-to-back series defeats by England and Ireland. England beat India by 56 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Southampton, the hosts sealing a 4-0 series win after the opener ended in a no result […]
Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday to remember 1931 massacre as security clampdowns persist in IIOJK
The day recalls when, under Maharaja Hari Singh, the Muslim-majority population faced severe religious discrimination Kashmir Martyrs’ Day will be observed on Monday (July 13) to honour the 22 Kashmiri Muslims massacred by Dogra monarchy forces in 1931, a historic event that remains an indelible symbol of resistance after worshippers laid down their lives in […]