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Pakistan raises jet fuel price by PKR 40.35 per litre amid global oil market volatility

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:59:57 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Pakistan has increased the price of jet fuel used by commercial airlines by PKR 40.35 per litre, taking the latest price to PKR 291.55 per litre, The Express Tribune reported, citing sources.

According to The Express Tribune, the increase is expected to raise operating costs for airlines and may lead to higher airfares.

Sources told The Express Tribune that the latest revi

Iran no longer bound by 14-point MoU after US military action, says FM spokesperson

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:57:52 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 19 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that Tehran no longer considers itself committed to implementing the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US, signed last month, after the United States violated its obligations under the agreement by escalating its military strike on the Islamic Republic.

According to a statement carried by Iranian state media,

Iran envoy slams Trump for 'destroying two important diplomatic achievements', cites JCPOA, 14-point MoU

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:58:31 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Sunday accused US President Donald Trump of undermining two major diplomatic agreements between the US and Iran, alleging that Washington had dismantled both the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the recently signed 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

In a series of posts on X, Moghadam said Trump

Pakistan: Falling groundwater levels push Punjab's farmers into costly irrigation crisis

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:02:34 GMT

Khanewal [Pakistan], July 18 (ANI): Rapidly declining groundwater levels in Pakistan's Khanewal district in Punjab province are emerging as a serious challenge for the agriculture sector, with farmers being forced to invest in deeper boreholes, high-capacity pumps and more expensive irrigation systems.

According to The Express Tribune, groundwater that was once available at shallow depths has receded significantl

One year as Governor, 130 days in Himachal: Kavinder Gupta outlines roadmap for tourism, green energy and youth growth

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:02:04 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, who previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, on Saturday said his first year in constitutional office and over four months as Governor have been devoted to connecting with people, promoting tourism, encouraging natural farming, renewable energy and youth development, while strengthening coordination between instit

Institutional rot exposed in Pakistan as medical lapses fuel massive HIV outbreak in Sindh

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:59:13 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], July 18 (ANI): The systemic collapse of Pakistan's public healthcare sector has been exposed following shocking revelations of gross medical negligence and hazardous waste management practices at a state-run hospital in Sindh, Dawn reported.

The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) uncovered severe operational lapses during a regulatory inspection at the Sindh Employees Social Security Instituti

Pakistan: Sindh lady health workers threaten province-wide protests over 75% budget cut

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:01:04 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], July 18 (ANI): Lady Health Workers (LHWs) in Pakistan's Sindh province have warned of province-wide protests if the government does not reverse a reported 75 per cent reduction in the operational budget of the Lady Health Workers Programme and increase financial support, Dawn reported.

According to Dawn, representatives of the All Lady Health Workers Programme Union (ALHWPU) announced at a pre

Families block National Highway in Pakistan's Sindh to demand rescue of abducted children

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:57:24 GMT

Sukkur [Pakistan], July 18 (ANI): A protest demanding the safe return of abducted children intensified in Pakistan's Sindh province after demonstrators blocked the National Highway at Babarlo in Sukkur, disrupting traffic between Sindh and Punjab and increasing pressure on the provincial government, The Express Tribune reported.

According to The Express Tribune, the blockade was organised by the Priya Kumari Acti

Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, says "one and only" will be missed immensely

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:58:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to West Indies cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers, remembering their interactions over the years and calling him the 'One and Only'.

Taking to X, Tendulkar expressed his grief over Sobers' demise and recalled memorable moments, including the legendary all-rounder presenting him with the Player of the Tourn

"Cricket has lost one of its greatest": Virat Kohli pays heartfelt tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:57:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Indian cricket star Virat Kohli paid tribute to West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing, describing him as one of the greatest figures the sport has ever produced.

The legendary West Indies icon leaves behind a remarkable legacy that transformed the sport across two decades, excelling with both bat and ball while setting standards of all-round excellence that

"Rest easy, legend": Brian Lara pays emotional tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:58:25 GMT

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 18 (ANI): Former West Indies captain Brian Lara paid a heartfelt tribute to cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing, remembering him as the West Indies' 'greatest player' and saying his legacy would never be forgotten.

In an Instagram post, Lara expressed his condolences to Sobers' family and acknowledged the strength they gave the cricket icon throughout his life.

West Indies captains pay tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, say his legacy will inspire generations

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:57:58 GMT

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 18 (ANI): The captains of Cricket West Indies have paid tribute to legendary cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing, saying his brilliance, humility and commitment set a standard that continues to inspire generations of players.

In a joint statement, the captains said that leading West Indies cricket carries the responsibility of upholding the legacy built by icons such as

Four Amarnath pilgrims injured after vehicle crashes into stationary truck on Jammu-Srinagar highway in Udhampur

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:57:48 GMT

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 18 (ANI): At least four Amarnath pilgrims were injured early Saturday morning after their vehicle crashed into a stationary truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur.

The accident occurred at Sangoor Chowk when a Toyota Innova, carrying pilgrims to the Baltal base camp, rammed into a dumper parked along the roadside from behind.

Police personnel rush

US Military Launches Eighth Night of Strikes Against Iran

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran After American Soldiers Killed in Jordan

The US military said it has launched new air strikes on Iran, the eighth consecutive night it has done so, just hours after confirming two US soldiers were killed and another missing during defensive operations in Jordan during attacks launched by Tehran.

"Today at 6 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began launching

Tiger Hill Expedition 2026 boosts military tourism, community participation in Dras

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:58:29 GMT

Dras (Ladakh) [India], July 18 (ANI): The Tiger Hill Expedition 2026 was successfully conducted on Friday through the collaborative efforts of the Indian Army and the Civil Administration, Dras.

The initiative marked the first organised expedition to Tiger Hill after Dras became a District Headquarters, reflecting a shared commitment to promoting Military Tourism while preserving the rich legacy of the Kargil War

"RSS is a civilizational force that needs no certification or validation": Rajnath Singh

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:29:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a 'civilizational force that needs no certification or validation' and said every Sarsanghchalak of the organisation has opposed discrimination and untouchability, while releasing the book RSS@100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The book,

"Confident that our candidature will be given due consideration ": MEA on India's push for non-permanent seat at UNSC

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:33:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) exuded confidence in securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), following the launch of India's campaign for the candidature.

Following the recent announcement of India's bid, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal detailed the diplomatic efforts currently underway in New York.

'We announced our candidature

"True icon of the game": BCCI pays heartfelt tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:31:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday paid tribute to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing at the age of 89, recalling the iconic cricketer's memorable interaction with the Indian team during its tour of the Caribbean in 2023.

Sharing a video on X from Sobers' visit to India's training session at the Kensington Oval in B

Government may give fresh push to delimitation bill in monsoon session

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:29:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): There is an effort by the government to reach a consensus with different political parties for a fresh push to the delimitation bill linked to women's reservation in the monsoon session of Parliament, sources said on Friday, noting that attempts are being made to remove apprehensions with assurance of a uniform 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats in states.

Sources said that while th

In sudden decision, Parliamentary panel on constitution amendment bill concerning removal of PM, CMs defers adoption of draft report

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): In a sudden decsion ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, the Parliamentary panel looking into the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 and two other related bills on Friday decided to have more deliberations and deferred the adoption of the draft report.

Chairperson of the panel Aparajita Sarangi said they have kept the report 'pending as of now'.<

India-UK FTA opens up huge export potential for India in UK's USD 900 billion market: Bank of Baroda report

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India has significant scope to expand its exports to the United Kingdom as it currently supplies only about USD 14 billion worth of goods to the USD 900 billion UK market, according to a Bank of Baroda Economics Research report released on Friday.

'UK represents a US$ 900bn market, out of which only about US$ 14bn is supplied by India. Hence, the export potential is huge,' the re

Modified UDAN scheme to receive Rs 28,840 crore support over 10 years: Civil Aviation Minister

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Centre has proposed an overall budgetary support of Rs 28,840 crore over 10 years for the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, including viability gap funding for airlines and the development and maintenance of airports and heliports, said Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

Speaking at an internal workshop attended by Ministry of Civil Aviation offi

UN slams Pakistan over crackdown in PoJK, urges calm ahead of July 27 polls

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:40 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], July 17 (ANI): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has voiced serious concern over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for July 27, urging Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint, protect fundamental rights, and ensure accountability for reported violence.

In a press rele

India-US ties lacking effective "trusted" channel: Journalist Fareed Zakaria

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Senior journalist Fareed Zakaria has said that ties between India and the US are in 'bad shape' and a 'trusted channel' has not been established that allows India to present its concerns to Washington properly and in a way it is received favourably.

In an interview with ANI, Zakaria spoke on a range of issues and said India needs the trade deal with the United States more than Am

Associate captains slam ICC's revamped ODI World Cup format, call 'reduced opportunities incredibly disappointing'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:59:39 GMT

Dubai [UAE], July 17 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup has drawn sharp criticism from leading Associate nations, with players and the World Cricketers' Association (WCA) accusing the governing body of limiting opportunities for emerging teams and failing to consult stakeholders before introducing the changes.

Under the revised format, the tournament

Sangram Singh eyes STRIKE Asia Champion title in high-voltage clash against Pakistan's Abid Ali

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:57:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Indian wrestling legend and undefeated mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Sangram Singh is set for one of the biggest contests of his combat sports career as he takes on Pakistan's Mohammed Abid Ali for the prestigious STRIKE Asia Champion Title in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 19.

The much-anticipated India versus Pakistan showdown is scheduled to begin at approximately 6:30-7:0

J-K: Hadiya Nisar becomes UT's top-ranked candidate in NEET UG 2026

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:31:21 GMT

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 17 (ANI): Hadiya Nisar has become the highest-ranked candidate from Jammu and Kashmir in NEET UG 2026, securing an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) 99 with an impressive 99.9931 percentile.

Expressing their joy over her remarkable achievement, Hadiya's father, Nisar Ahmed, and mother, Zubia, said they are immensely happy and proud of her success, describing it as a proud

Pakistan: Amnesty International raises alarm over sanitation workers' deaths, highlights unsafe working conditions

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:01:46 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): Pakistan is facing criticism over the safety and treatment of sanitation workers after a series of fatal workplace incidents exposed the hazardous conditions under which they continue to work. Amnesty International also slammed Islamabad for its continued failure to eliminate hazardous manual sewer-cleaning practices.

In posts shared on X, Amnesty International stated that on

RBI's currency printing arm invites global bids for polymer banknote substrate

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:58 GMT

By Shailesh Yadav

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), the currency-printing subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has floated a Global Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting manufacturers worldwide to supply opacified polymer substrate sheets embedded with security features for printing Indian banknotes.

The EOI, released on Friday, s

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi-led JPC defers adoption of report on J-K, UT Bills; seeks more deliberations

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) chaired by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday deferred the adoption of its draft report on three key legislations related to Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories, saying more deliberations and consultations with stakeholders were needed before finalising its recommendations.

The committee, which met at Parliament House Annexe, reviewed t

Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for breaching ICC Anti-Doping Code

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Pakistan left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme) for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code, according to an ICC Media release.

The 32-year-old tested positive for a Substance of Abuse (Carboxy-THC) under the ICC Anti-Doping Code following a doping

Pakistani forces accused of another enforced disappearance reported in Balochistan

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:44 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], July 17 (ANI): A resident of Balochistan's Khuzdar district has allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance after being taken into custody by Pakistani security personnel in Quetta.

The latest incident comes as families of missing persons continue to demand justice, with the long-running protest outside the Quetta Press Club entering its 6,225th day, as reported by The Balochistan P

Pakistan accused of repression in PoJK as protesters rally outside Pakistani consulate in Bradford

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:30:10 GMT

Bradford [UK], July 17 (ANI): The chairman of the Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, accused Pakistan of carrying out violence and repression against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during a protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford.

Addressing demonstrators, Mahmood Kashmiri alleged that Pakistani security forces are responsible for killings,

"We want more !": Singaporean envoy to India Simon Wong welcomes 1st shipment of J&K cherries, plums

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:59:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong on Friday welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of cherries and plums from Jammu and Kashmir to Singapore, hailing the expansion of agricultural trade between the two countries and expressing hope for such exports.

In a post on X, Wong said, 'Following Litchis and mangoes, Singapore is finally getting its first taste of cherrie

Islamabad blames Pakistani-born child rapists crimes on UK upbringing

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:39:19 GMT

Shabir Ahmed was convicted of 30 rape offenses against girls as young as 12 in Rochdale in 2012

Pakistan-born Shabir Ahmed, the rape gang ringleader recently released in the UK after serving a prison term for dozens of child sex offenses, committed his crimes because of his upbringing in England, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday.

The 73-year-old, who first

Islamabad blames Pakistani-born child rapist's crimes on UK upbringing

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:39:19 GMT

Shabir Ahmed was convicted of 30 rape offenses against girls as young as 12 in Rochdale in 2012

Pakistan: PTI announces nationwide rallies on August 5

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:19 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has decided to hold nationwide rallies on August 5, marking the day when its founder and former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was arrested in 2023, GeoT reported on Thursday.

According to Geo TV, the announcement was made by party chief Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday.

'Our meeting had one agenda, but the entire national situation c

Kashmiri diaspora held anti-Pakistan protest

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:14 GMT

Bradford [UK], July 16 (ANI): Members of the Kashmiri diaspora staged an anti-Pakistan protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, United Kingdom, on July 15, alleging human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

The protest was organised on the call of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), with participants urging the international community to take note of what they describ

Iran condemns US strikes as "war crimes", warns Gulf neighbours against allowing territorial access

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:57:24 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 17 (ANI): The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp condemnation of recent US military strikes against the Islamic Republic, describing the actions as brutal war crimes that flagrantly violate international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a formal statement, the Ministry warned neighbouring countries, specifically those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, of

Update: China's top diplomat meets Pakistani FM

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:00 GMT

SHANGHAI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in east China's Shanghai on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, welcomed Dar, who is in China to attend the upcoming World Artificial Intelligence Conference and sign an agreement on establishing the Wo

Pakistan Medical Association declares national public health emergency after 6,51,000 children miss routine immunisation

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:05:37 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Medical Association has issued an urgent national red alert after clinical and epidemiological data revealed that the country holds a catastrophically high volume of 'zero-dose' children in the World Health Organisation's Eastern Mediterranean Region, according to a report by Dawn.

Zero-dose children refer to those who have not received the first dose of the diphthe

Strait of Hormuz is Irans nuclear weapon ex-Indian diplomat

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:32:26 GMT

None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India

The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.

At the same time, the stated objectives of the US in the conflict it unleashed also stand unfulfilled, former diplomat Rajiv Sikri tol

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-WANG HUNING-RECEPTION

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:17:31 GMT

(260716) -- PYONGYANG, July 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), also a member of the Presidium of the Politi

"More important": Sardar Singh prioritises Asian Games over Hockey World Cup, cites Olympic qualification

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:33:03 GMT

By Karunesh Kumar

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Former India hockey captain Sardar Singh said both the Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games are crucial, but stressed that the Asian Games carry added significance as winning gold would secure Olympic qualification.

He credited India's recent success, including back-to-back medals and strong Pro League performances, to the team's technical improvement an

Pakistan fuel crisis deepens as policy delays deepen supply concerns

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:05 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): Pakistan is facing the risk of another fuel supply crisis as shrinking petrol reserves, delayed imports, and policy bottlenecks raise concerns over the country's energy security, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, industry officials have warned that petrol inventories have fallen to nearly 379,000 tonnes, including supplies from local refiner

Baloch National Movement accuses Pakistani state of military crackdown, displacement in Gwadar

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:29:12 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has raised serious concerns over the security situation in Balochistan's coastal Jiwani region. It claimed that Pakistani authorities are seeking to erase local communities, alleging that an ongoing military operation has left residents cut off from essential supplies and subjected to widespread rights violations, as reported by The Balochistan P

Religious content should not be mixed with education: Relative on alleged homework row at Hyderabad school

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:53 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 16 (ANI): Amid the controversy over alleged religious homework assigned to a Class 2 student at a school in Hyderabad's Sayeedabad, a relative of the minor said that educational institutions should focus on academics and avoid including religious content in assignments.

Speaking to ANI, a relative of the victim boy said she noticed the alleged religious content while checking t

Pakistani security forces face Baloch Liberation Army's claims of attacks across Balochistan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:32:21 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], July 16 (ANI): The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for carrying out 48 attacks across Balochistan over 15 days, alleging that more than 40 Pakistani security personnel were killed and several others injured in coordinated operations targeting military convoys, checkpoints, bridges and supply routes.

In statements issued by BLA's spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the grou

With No Jobs, Remittances Become Lifeline For Afghan Households

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:39:04 GMT

Momin Khan works long hours running a small shop in the Afghan capital, Kabul. He's fortunate to have work, but like many of those around him who don't have a job, he finds himself in the same position as them: relying on remittances from family abroad to survive.

Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan five years ago as international military forces withdrew, the country's economy has sputtered, inflat

Hyderabad school terminates teacher over alleged religious homework; BJP protests outside campus

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:58:53 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 16 (ANI): The management of a school in Hyderabad's Sayeedabad has terminated the services of a teacher and permanently debarred her from future employment with the group following a controversy over alleged religious homework assigned to Class 2 students.

The action was taken after a formal complaint was lodged at the Saidabad police station by the parents of a student and loc

Three police officers killed, 20 injured in twin attacks in Pakistan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:50 GMT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Militants ambushed a security convoy, and hours later a suicide bomber struck a police station in twin attacks in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday that officials said left at least three police officers dead and 20 wounded.

The first attack occurred in the district of Upper Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militants ambushed a security convoy, killing three pol

Pune Police register NC after "Muslims not allowed" poster found at Sinhagad Fort

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:58:50 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 16 (ANI): Pune Rural Police have registered a non-cognisable (NC) offence against an unidentified person after an objectionable poster claiming that Muslims were not allowed to enter the historic Sinhagad Fort was found at the fort's entrance, a police official said on Wednesday.

According to a senior Pune Rural Police official, the poster was noticed near the main entrance of the

"Is this official line of Congress?": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi demands answer from Rahul Gandhi on Saifuddin Soz's Article 370 restoration push

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning him over remarks made by senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. He has demanded clarity from the top Congress leadership, questioning whether Soz's remark reflects the opposition party's stance on the matter.

'There was no chemistry off screen': Shehnaaz Gill says she and co-star Jai Randhawa fought a lot on 'Ishqnama' sets

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Shehnaaz Gill says constant fights with co-star Jai Randhawa turned into surprising on-screen chemistry in her upcoming film 'Ishqnama.'

The trailer of actor Shehnaaz Gill's upcoming film 'Ishqnama' was unveiled on Tuesday evening, giving fans a first look at the romantic drama set along the India-Pakistan border. Soon after the trailer was released, many viewers praised the chem

Terrorism has gone cyber and the world isnt ready

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:45:34 GMT

From Crocus to AI chatbots, extremist groups like ISKP show how the dark web, crypto, and AI are outpacing global defenses

In March 2026, two years after the Crocus City Hall massacre in Moscow, a military court in Russia sentenced the perpetrators.

The terrorist attack on March 22, 2024 claimed the lives of 149 and injured 600 innocent civilians. Fifteen people, including the four Tajik ci

Open Medical waste in hospital exposes Pakistan's broken health oversight amid recent surge of HIV cases in children

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:01:05 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan], July 15 (ANI): Pakistan's healthcare system is facing criticism after hazardous medical waste was reportedly found dumped in open areas at Karachi's Valika Hospital, where 81 children have already tested positive for HIV, intensifying concerns over infection control failures and weak regulatory oversight, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, used syringes, IV d

Column: Bridging great governance gap for shared prosperity in interconnected world

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:15:35 GMT

by Nadeem Javaid

The 21st century is witnessing an unprecedented paradox. Never before have economies been so interconnected, technologies so transformative, and global challenges so deeply intertwined. Yet never has the gap between global interdependence and the institutions designed to govern it appeared so wide. The defining challenge of our era is therefore not a crisis of globalization, but a crisis of gover

Amnesty International accuses Pakistan of using administrative detention to silence activists, journalists

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:53 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 15 (ANI): Amnesty International has accused Pakistani authorities of increasingly using administrative detention laws to suppress peaceful dissent, calling for the immediate release of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader Zubair Shah Agha, Baloch activist Syed Bibi Baloch, and journalist Ahmad Farhad.

In a post on X, Amnesty International said Zubair Shah Agha, a core committee member

Child arrests over sex crimes hit record high in UK

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:09 GMT

The number of youngsters arrested over sexual offenses rose nearly a fifth last year, a government-backed report says

The number of children arrested for sexual offenses in the UK reached a record high last year, a government-backed report has stated.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), a charity researching youth violence prevention, said on Tuesday that 3,809 children were arrested for sexual

Pakistan's administrative failure exposed as wheat blockade threatens major flour shortage

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:29:29 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 15 (ANI): Amid soaring flour prices across the country, a severe staple crisis looms over the federal capital as approximately 45 flour mills face an imminent exhaustion of wheat stocks following the Punjab Food Department's abrupt suspension of wheat supply permits, Dawn reported.

The Rawalpindi chapter of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) warned on Tuesday that this arbitrar

"Aggressor, not the victim": Iran's UN envoy accuses US of violating its territorial integrity

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:57:45 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 15 (ANI): Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, said that the United States is the 'aggressor, not the victim', accusing Washington of committing 'gross violations' of the UN Charter by launching 'two wars of aggression' alongside Israel without prior provocation, as reported by Iran's state news agency IRIB.

In a letter to the UN Secretary

HRFP chief raises concerns over rights of Pakistan's religious minorities at UN forum

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:31:09 GMT

New York [US], July 15 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) President Naveed Walter addressed the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, calling for greater protection of Pakistan's religious minorities and other marginalised communities while stressing that sustainable development must be rooted in human rights and inclusion.

According to a press release issued by HRFP, Walter attende

US Completes Another Round Of Strikes On Iranian Military Targets

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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US Completes Another Round Of Strikes On Iranian Military Targets

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed another round of overnight strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coast, while reimposing a naval blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports, as Tehran said it had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

US Military Launches New Wave Of Iran Strikes

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) has issued a statement announcing a new wave of strikes against Iran, just hours after confirming that it had completed overnight strikes targeting military sites in the country.

"The strikes are designed to further degrade the military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping

EcoWaste Coalition Finds Toxic Mercury in Papaya-Infused Skin Lightening Product from Pakistan

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:33:26 GMT

Discovery of Bio Gold Papaya Whitening Beauty Cream with Honey Brings Total of Mercury-Laced Pakistan-Made Cosmetics to 44

19 July 2026, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has uncovered yet another Pakistani skin-lightening product-the 44th so far-with mercury concentrations hitting almost 15,000 ppm.

The toxics watchdog group bought the unauthorized

'I Can't Feed My Children'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:39:15 GMT

A man in western Afghanistan recently told me that his neighbors knock on his door to ask for food. A man in the capital, Kabul, said, "I can no longer feed my children properly," and described how the rising cost of food was affecting him and his family.

Such stories are becoming increasingly common in Afghanistan, where millions are being impacted by a looming hunger crisis.

According to the

US, Iran trade attacks as renewed war intensifies

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:35:12 GMT

A month after the two sides agreed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their war, Iran accused US forces of hitting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges.

Iranian state media reported at least eight people dead and 20 wounded.

It signalled an apparent expansion of American strikes with a focus on Iranian infrastructure, which US President Donald Trump has

Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:48:02 GMT

On June 29, Pakistani airstrikes in three provinces in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 28 civilians and wounded at least 49, including among them women and children, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Pakistani authorities

United States launches new Iran strikes and reimposes naval blockade

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:16:26 GMT

While United States President Donald Trump backtracked on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he warned he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.

"Next week it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges," Trump said in an interview on Fox News.

"We'r

Coast Guard evacuates pregnant woman from cruise ship off Miami NBC 6 South Florida

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:07:17 GMT

Coast Guard evacuates pregnant woman from cruise ship off Miami NBC 6 South Florida