Deadly job-quota riots: Curfew imposed in Dhaka

DHAKA: Curfew has been imposed here on Saturday (20th July, 2024) after the student-led protests against the government’s job-quota policy claimed 165 lives (including that of several cops) yet the manifestations continue. (One percent quota is meant for the people with special needs) Students took to the streets following reinstatement by a court of government […]

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Women’s T20 Asia Cup, India beats Pakistan

RANGIRI DAMBULLA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM (Sri Lanka): Pakistani women cricketers, led by Nida Dar, clashed with Indians in the eight-team T20 Asia Cup that commenced here Friday (19th July, 2024). Indians, that trashed the Green Shirts by 7 wickets, chased the 109-run target in just 14.1 overs. Skipper Nida Dar’s équipe: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima […]

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CTD nabs Al-Qaeda leader Amin-ul-Haq (an Afghan national)

GUJRAT: CTD Punjab has arrested a senior Al-Qaeda leader (an Afghan national), identified as) Amin-ul-Haq from Sarai Alamgir town here on Thursday (18th July, 2024). CTD states: “In a major operation carried out by CTD Punjab, senior Al-Qaeda leader, Amin-ul-Haq, a close associate of Osama-bin-Laden (since 1996), has been arrested during an intelligence-based operation.” Amin-ul-Haq, […]

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NDMA warns of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

KARACHI (NPTV/Radio Pakistan): NDMA has warned that due to augmenting temperatures and heavy rainfall KP and GB areas might experience Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). GLOF will ultimately lead to increased water levels in rivers and streams, landslides and flash-flooding. NDMA had instructed the departments to inform the people living in these areas as well […]

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