Religious scholar killed in explosion at supermarket in South Waziristan’s Wana – Pakistan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A religious scholar was killed in an explosion, suspected to have been caused by a pressure bomb, at a supermarket in Lower South Waziristan’s Wana on Monday, police said. Wana Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asghar Ali Shah told Dawn that the explosion occurred on the ground floor of a supermarket […]
Death toll from suicide bombing near police station in Swat rises to 17 – Pakistan
SWAT: The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing near a police station in Swat rose to 17 on Monday, including several policemen. The suicide bombing had taken place near the Kabal Police Station while a protest against lawlessness was under way at the adjoining public square. Police said that the suicide bomber had detonated his […]
Bilawal sets clock ticking for federal gov
Says struggle for right to sovereignty, ownership, and livelihood will continue across the country A screenshot of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari—PHOTO VIA X Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said that the “countdown for the federal government had begun” as he lashed out at the federal coalition partner for alleged rigging […]
Bulls in charge as PSX opens week by gaining 2,100 points – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week in the green on Monday, gaining more than 2,100 points to close above the 178,000 mark. The development came as global oil prices tumbled on Monday, after United States President Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran would begin later in the day. At 11am, the benchmark […]
Swat mourns Kabal suicide bombing
Police officials inspect the site following a suicide bombing in Swat on August 2, 2026. Photo: AFP PESHAWAR: The atmosphere across Swat remained heavy with grief on Monday, the second day after the suicide bombing at the main gate of the Kabal Police Station. Funeral prayers for the ordinary citizens and police personnel who attained martyrdom […]
Cleric killed after explosion in South Waziristan’s Wana – Pakistan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A cleric was killed following an explosion, suspected to have been caused by a pressure bomb, at a supermarket in Lower South Waziristan’s Wana on Monday, police said. Wana Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asghar Ali Shah told Dawn that the explosion occurred on the ground floor of a supermarket located […]
Ex-Afghan army Lt. Gen. Sami Sadat announces armed campaign against Taliban after talks failed
Sadat says the campaign will first target Taliban fighters, bases and leaders before expanding nationwide General Sadat stated that nearly five years of appeals by the Afghan people and civil society had been ignored by the international community. PHOTO: APP Former Afghan National Army lieutenant general Sami Sadat has announced the launch of coordinated armed […]
Death toll from suicide bombing near police station in Swat rises to 19 – Pakistan
SWAT: The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing near a police station in Swat rose to 19 on Monday, with police saying that four more victims had succumbed to their injuries. The suicide bombing had taken place near the Kabal Police Station while a protest against lawlessness was under way at the adjoining public square. […]
Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes – World
A court in New Delhi acquitted the former head of the Indian wrestling federation on Monday of charges of sexual harassment and stalking brought by medal-winning athletes, his lawyer said. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 69, a former lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had been accused by some women wrestlers […]
1.4 million Palestinians face acute food insecurity in Gaza as medicine shortages deepen
Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition. PHOTO: ANADOLU Around 1.4 million Palestinians in Gaza face acute levels of food insecurity, while medicine shortages in the war-ravaged enclave have reached 47%, Palestinian officials warned on Monday. Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent […]