Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98, closing the career of one of the country’s most influential economic reformers. China’s state news agency Xinhua reported that Zhu died in Beijing on Wednesday after medical treatment failed to save him. Zhu served as China’s premier from 1998 to 2003 and became… Continue reading Zhu Rongji Dies at 97: Former Chinese Premier Remembered
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has warned that he could be arrested or disqualified before September 27, when Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers plan to march from Peshawar toward Islamabad. In his first special television interview, Afridi confirmed that the September 27 protest remains the party’s planned date. He said the demonstration could extend beyond… Continue reading Sohail Afridi Warns He Could Be Arrested Before September 27
Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir has raised fresh questions about the Mir Raza murder probe, alleging that abductors held and tortured Mir Raza Ali for around 12 hours before killing him. Nasir said Mir Raza remained alive until the evening of July 28. He alleged that the abductors then subjected him to severe torture. Nasir… Continue reading Mir Raza Murder Probe Faces Fresh Questions
The Mir Raza post-mortem report has found multiple wounds and injuries to his head, face, neck, chest and other parts of his body, according to forensic findings. The report also identified firearm injuries. Investigators recovered samples from the wounds for further forensic and chemical testing. Mir Raza Post-Mortem Report Details According to the Mir Raza… Continue reading Mir Raza Case: Post-Mortem Finds Multiple Injuries
The Sindh Bar Council has suspended two lawyers for three months following an alleged incident inside court premises. The action followed claims that two accused persons were brought to court and allegedly forced to apologise. The council’s Executive Committee took notice of the alleged conduct. It suspended Advocate Talal Jumani and Shehzor Panwhar with immediate… Continue reading Lawyers Suspended Over Alleged Court Misconduct
The Diageo whisky claim has come under scrutiny after India’s food safety regulator warned that a label on one of the company’s best-selling whiskies could mislead consumers. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) questioned the statement that Royal Challenge Whisky was “matured in American oak casks” because much of the spirit used… Continue reading Diageo Whisky Claim: India Warns Over Label
A tragic Thailand school shooting has left the country in shock after a 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents before carrying out a deadly attack at his school that claimed seven lives, including his own. Authorities say the teenager carefully planned the rampage, making it one of Thailand’s deadliest school attacks in recent years. Teen… Continue reading Thailand School Shooting: Teen Kills 7 Before Dying
The bodies of five foreign mountaineers who died in the Broad Peak avalanche have been transferred to Islamabad following a difficult high-altitude recovery operation. The climbers died during an international expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. At 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is the world’s 12th-highest mountain. It is also regarded as one of Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan Mountain Avalanche Kills Four
Goods transporters strike August 8 has been confirmed after negotiations between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government ended without an agreement. The transporters say they will begin an indefinite nationwide strike from Friday, August 8, accusing the government of ignoring their demands. The decision could disrupt the movement of goods… Continue reading Goods Transporters Confirm Nationwide Strike on August 8
Google’s India Data Centre Project has become the centre of growing environmental concerns as construction continues in Andhra Pradesh. While the technology giant plans to invest $15 billion in the massive facility, activists argue that the project could worsen water shortages and threaten nearby wildlife habitats. Google India Data Centre Project Faces Local Opposition Construction… Continue reading Google India Data Centre Project Faces Water, Wildlife Concerns
