At least 106 people have been killed and hundreds more are feared trapped following heavy monsoon rains that battered India’s southwestern coast. The army has deployed around 200 soldiers to aid in rescue efforts. In Kerala’s Wayanad district, landslides caused by the torrential rains buried entire villages and blocked roads, according to local media reports. Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that eight bodies have been recovered, and at least 125 people have been taken to the hospital. George warned that the death toll is expected to rise as ongoing rains are hampering rescue operations. “My thoughts are with all…
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Gujranwala: A woman was allegedly gang-raped and pushed off the third floor of a guest house in Gujranwala. The incident occurred last night at Gondlanwala Chowk, according to reports. Three suspects have been taken into custody, and a case has been registered. The victim is currently receiving treatment at the hospital and is in critical condition.
Islamabad: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik emphasized that alleviating poverty, reducing inflation, and providing job opportunities to the youth are the foremost priorities of the government. Read More: Pakistanis Involved in 50% of Crimes in UAE During a news conference in Islamabad, Malik stated that the Prime Minister is focused on creating job opportunities within the country. He also highlighted that the government’s measures are gradually bringing down inflation.
ISLAMABAD: Founding Chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan has expressed his willingness to engage in talks with the establishment, emphasizing that his party has only criticized the military and never accused it of any wrongdoing. During an informal chat with journalists at court, Khan suggested that the establishment appoint a spokesperson for clearer communication. “We are ready to talk with the army,” he stated, clarifying that PTI’s stance is not anti-military but critical in nature, likening it to the constructive criticism of a spoiled child within a household. “Criticism is the beauty of democracy,” he added. Read More: Retired Lt.…
Islamabad: It has been revealed that Pakistanis are involved in 50 percent of the total crimes committed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, the committee sought details of 4,000 employment companies. During the session, the Secretary of the Ministry of Overseas stated that two million Pakistanis currently send $7 billion in foreign exchange annually from Saudi Arabia. Recently, an agreement was signed with Saudi Arabia regarding workers, stipulating that beggars, the sick, and unskilled individuals should not be sent. Officials from the Ministry of…
Rawalpindi: Retired Lt. Col. Akbar Hussain has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by the Field General Court Martial for inciting military personnel to mutiny, according to a statement from the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) Department of the Pakistan Army. The ISPR confirmed that Akbar Hussain was convicted on charges of inciting military personnel to mutiny. His rank has been confiscated since July 26. Additionally, Major (Retd.) Adil Raja and Captain (Retd.) Haider Raza Mahdi have also been court-martialed. Reports indicate that Akbar Hussain was involved in inciting chaos and mischief during the May 9 events, demonstrating anti-nationalism by…
GILGIT: Bibi Sultana Nasab from Shimshal Valley, Hunza, has successfully scaled K2, standing at 8,611 meters, becoming the third Pakistani woman to conquer the world’s second-highest mountain. She reached the summit on Monday morning, accompanied by ace climber Sirbaz Khan. A total of 35 mountaineers summited K2 on Monday, including Abdul Joshi and Faryad Karim from Shimshal, Hunza; Sherzad Karim and Ejaz Karim from Aliabad, Hunza; Ali Muhammad Sadpara, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, and Muhammad Younus from Skardu. International climbers who summited included Paula Birgitta Strengell from Finland, Yuri Kruglov from Russia, Mahmoud Hashemisougheh, Farnaz Dyanatmoghadam, and Saeid Mirzaei from Iran,…
Rawalpindi: A violent mob, posing as Baloch Raji Muchi members, assaulted security personnel on duty in Gwadar today, resulting in the martyrdom of Sepoy Shabbir Baloch. The unprovoked attacks by the protesters also caused injuries to sixteen soldiers, including an officer. In response to the incident, false and malicious propaganda is being spread on social media using doctored pictures and videos to garner sympathy and support for the unlawful violent march. Despite provocations, security forces have shown extreme restraint to avoid civilian casualties. The violent actions of the mob are unacceptable, and those responsible will be brought to justice. All…
KARACHI: In a shocking incident, police discovered the bodies of two children, showing signs of torture and with their feet tied, at a clinic in Karachi’s Machar Colony. According to media reports, police stated that the children were given sleeping pills in milk by Abdul Karim, a quack doctor, before being killed. Abdul Karim, son of Ataullah and a resident of Korangi, runs a clinic in the Maripur area of the city. The police reported that Abdul Karim initially pretended to help search for the missing children alongside their father, Siraj, to conceal his crime. The suspect has confessed to…
ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Vice Emir Pir Zaheerul Hasan Shah was arrested on Monday for inciting violence against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa. The arrest followed the lodging of a First Information Report (FIR) at Lahore’s Qila Gujjar Singh police station by Station House Officer (SHO) Hammad Hussain. The case has been registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act and includes provisions for spreading religious hatred, sedition, intimidating the higher judiciary, and interfering with and obstructing statutory duties. According to the FIR, the suspect threatened and spread hatred against the judiciary during a protest outside the press club.
