Author: Sajjad Ali

SWAT: Two people were killed in firing by unknown armed men near Kabul Stand in Swat on Saturday. According to police sources, as a result of firing three persons including a woman were also injured. The injured persons were being shifted to local hospital by rescue.

PESHAWAR: The discovery of the body of a missing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader in Peshawar has sparked widespread protests and calls for justice. The deceased, Yaqub Khan, who served as the PTI’s District Senior Vice President, had been reported missing for several days. His body was found in the Matni area of Peshawar, according to Express Tribune. Following the discovery, Khan’s family and numerous PTI supporters gathered at Bab-e-Khyber to stage a protest. They placed Khan’s body in front of the landmark and demanded the arrest of those responsible for his death. Protesters blocked Jamrud Bazaar Road and vowed to…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning that the non-renewal of licenses for Long-Distance International (LDI) operators could disrupt mobile and internet services, as well as affect ATMs across the country. A PTA document indicates that the license issue could impact up to 50% of mobile traffic and 10% of internet traffic. The document also warns that several mobile towers might go offline and that 40% of ATMs could cease functioning. Additionally, global traffic to Pakistan may be disrupted, potentially affecting international communications. The problem stems from a dispute between telecom companies and the Ministry of IT…

PISHIN: A powerful explosion in Pishin city, Balochistan, claimed the lives of two children and injured 12 others, including five police officers. Local authorities reported that the blast occurred on Saturday near Police Lines, causing significant damage to a car and a motorcycle in the area. The injured, along with the bodies of the two children, were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Investigators believe that the target of the explosion was a police patrol car. The exact cause and nature of the blast are still under investigation, and security forces have cordoned off the area to collect…

Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and his wife, Ansha Afridi, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Ali Yar. The joyful news was announced by the Afridi family on social media, where fans and well-wishers from around the world offered their congratulations. The birth of their son is a significant moment for the cricketing family, as former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Khan Afridi, Shaheen’s father-in-law, has become a grandfather for the first time. In July, reports surfaced that Shaheen and Ansha were expecting their first child. Pakistan’s red ball coach, Jason Gillespie, had mentioned the possibility…

ISLAMABAD: A special aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force landed at Shahbaz Airbase in Jacobabad, bringing home the bodies of 28 Pakistani pilgrims and 16 injured survivors from a tragic bus accident in Yazd, Iran. The bodies were to be transported to their hometowns via ambulances, while the injured were taken to Chandka Hospital in Larkana for further medical care, according to hospital sources. The accident, which claimed the lives of 28 Pakistani pilgrims, occurred in Iran’s central province of Yazd when their bus, en route to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, overturned due to a suspected brake failure. The…

A former judge of Bangladesh’s Supreme Court, Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, was detained by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) while allegedly attempting to flee the country through the northeastern border in Sylhet, according to a statement from the BGB. Local media, including the newspaper Prothom Alo, reported that the BGB had informed the press via SMS about Manik’s arrest as he tried to cross into India at the Kanaighat border in Sylhet. He was reportedly held at a BGB outpost until midnight, according to the outpost’s in-charge. Meanwhile, deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid fled to India on August 5 following…

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces have won five medals at the 4th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Cadet Games, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday. The seven-day event took place in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 16-22, 2024. The Pakistan Armed Forces contingent competed in track, field, and shooting games, read the ISPR statement. The CISM Pakistan Armed Forces tri-services team has won five medals that include a Gold Medal in the 400m race and a Silver Medal in the 200m race. According to ISPR, Chief Warrant Officer Mueed Bloch of the Pakistan Air…

BANGKOK: A Thai court on Friday agreed to hear a criminal lawsuit against seven senior security officials over their alleged roles in the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters in a 2004 incident in Tak Bai. The protesters, who suffocated while being piled on top of each other in army trucks, were part of a demonstration in Thailand’s predominantly Muslim southern provinces. The lawsuit accuses military and police officers of murder and unlawful detention in connection with their actions during the protest. The tragic event, which drew international condemnation, intensified the ongoing insurgency in the region near Malaysia. Pornpen Khongkachonkiet, a…

ISLAMABAD: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued an urgent advisory regarding an unprecedented global outbreak of Monkeypox, affecting multiple countries. The advisory provides a comprehensive overview of the current global and national Monkeypox situation, offering guidance to relevant stakeholders on prevention, detection, and response strategies. Health authorities, healthcare providers, and public health organizations are urged to intensify surveillance, improve diagnostic capabilities, and implement strong preventive measures to curb the spread of Mpox. The public is advised to stay informed, maintain good hygiene, and seek medical attention if symptoms arise. A new clade of Mpox has been identified in…