KARACHI: Scores of individuals from diverse religious minorities came together at the historic Frere Hall in Karachi to hold a ‘Minority Rights March’ on Friday, advocating for their rights and demanding an end to the practice of forced conversions. The march took place on the occasion of Minority Day, drawing enthusiastic participants from various corners […]
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A long line of at least 100 cars stretched towards Maui’s War Memorial Stadium on Thursday, even as the shelter began reaching capacity. Scores of evacuees have arrived here and set up camp after wildfires tore through the Hawaiian island, destroying entire neighbourhoods and leaving many residents with nowhere to stay. Volunteers have been trying […]
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Ringing bells and the sound produced by them after every hour at the renovated historic clock tower popularly known as Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk doesn’t only attract the passers-by but also brings back the old memories for many. The newly constructed tower is also becoming selfie point for not just locals but also for […]
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday nullified Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar announced the reserved verdict on the pleas challenging the vires of the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and […]
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KIYV: As the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies with Moscow gradually securing gains in the eastern part of the neighbouring country, President Volodymyr Zelensky Friday dismissed some top military officials over corruption charges, saying “the system should be headed by those who know about the war”. Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media: “We are dismissing all regional […]
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British household goods company Wilko has collapsed owing to big debts, its boss announced Thursday, impacting about 12,000 jobs as high inflation and interest rates hurt consumers and businesses. The group, operating out of about 400 stores as well as online selling cleaning and garden products in addition to other small household items, formally entered […]
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Prosecutors on Thursday said that three French police officers were charged for the death of a 27-year-old man during widespread rioting earlier this summer in a rare instance of cops being prosecuted for on-the-job violence. According to authorities, the man who died in Marseille during the riots had marks on his chest consistent with being […]
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The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defeated a no-confidence motion in parliament on Thursday after a fiery speech by the premier at the climax of a three-day debate. Opposition lawmakers — who had brought the motion over months of ethnic violence in Manipur state — walked out of the chamber, prompting a furious […]
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Since Pakistan’s independence, authoritarianism has frequently been a major element in its history. Several eras of military rule, as well as civilian governments with varied degrees of authoritarian inclinations, have presided over the nation. In 1947, Pakistan declared independence from British domination, but the country has since struggled with political unrest and poor governance. Muhammad […]
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Five Turkish soldiers have been killed in a clash with Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters in northern Iraq, Turkey’s defence ministry has said. The conflict took place in Zap, a region where Turkey has been carrying out a cross-border operation called “Claw-Lock” since April 2022. Ankara says the offensive is a measure to prevent the […]
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