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Pakistani police use force to break up JSMM protest

Police used batons to disperse protesting members of the banned  Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) outside local press club in Pakistan's Hyderabad on Thursday.

Security officials arrest 23 terrorists in Pakistan

Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday arrested 23 terrorists during intelligence-based operations across the country's Punjab region.

Pakistani student sentenced to death over blasphemous WhatsApp messages

A Pakistani court has sentenced to death a 22-year-old student on charges of blasphemy over alleged Whatsapp messages, media reports said.

Five die after airdropped aid falls on them in Gaza

At least five people died and 10 others were injured after they were hit by airdropped aid packages in Gaza City's Al Shati camp, media reports said on Saturday.

Mass stabbing in Ottawa leaves six members of Sri Lankan family, including four children, dead, suspect arrested

At least six people of Sri Lankan origin, including four children, died in a stabbing incident in Canada's Ottawa city on Wednesday.

Media baron Rupert Murdoch, 92, set to marry for fifth time

New York/IBNS: Media baron Rupert Murdoch is all set to marry for the fifth time at age 92.

Rupert Murdoch,92, gets engaged with Russian girlfriend Elena Zhukova, likely to marry soon

After dating for several months, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has been engaged to his Russian girlfriend Elena Zhukova, media reports said.

Hamas delegation likely to return to Cairo on Mar 9 to continue Gaza ceasefire talks

The delegation of Palestinian movement Hamas may return to Cairo on March 9 to continue talks on a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after it has left the Egyptian capital for consultations with its leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing Egyptian officials familiar with the matter.

Nikon to acquire US movie camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema

Japanese camera maker Nikon Corporation (Nikon) on Thursday announced it has agreed to acquire high-end US movie camera manufacturer RED Digital Cinema.

Pakistani security forces kill two terrorists during separate operations in KP

British minor boy dies after 'chroming' challenge on TikTok goes wrong

The family of an 11-year-old from the United Kingdom has claimed that he died due to a challenge which is going on in the Chinese-owned app TikTok.

Pakistan traffic cop tortures citizen over minor dispute

After Karachi, a similar incident of violence has been reported from Pakistan's Haripur where a traffic warden has been accused of brutally torturing a citizen over a minor dispute.

Two traffic sergeants killed in terror attack in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat

Two Pakistani traffic sergeants were shot dead in Lakki Marwat district of Pakistan on Thursday in an episode which authorities believe to be a terror attack.

Firing incident in Pakistan's Peshawar leaves transgender dead

A transgender was killed and two others were hurt after unknown persons opened fire in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Wednesday.

Pakistani cleric, who is suspected of sexually assaulting student, hurt in gun attack

A seminary head, who was suspected of sexually assaulting a student, was hurt in a gun attack in Pakistan's Mansehra city on Wednesday.

Around 2.6 billion people globally who are still waiting for an Internet connection, says International Telecommunications Union

The benefits of cutting-edge technology remain out of reach for around 2.6 billion people globally who are still waiting for an Internet connection the head of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) said on Thursday, outlining the agency’s plans to narrow the gap.

UN Chief calls for peace in Sudan during Ramadan

United Nations/UNI: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to cease hostilities during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

Two TTP operatives arrested in Pakistan's Karachi

During a joint operation, Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on Thursday arrested  two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives from Karachi.

Security personnel foil ‘terror attack’ on Pakistan's Adiala jail

Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police conducted a joint operation when they foiled an attempted terror attack in Pakistan's Adiala jail.

Pakistan's Karachi wholesalers announce shutting down market against rate list

The Wholesalers market in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday announced a shutdown to protest against the rate list issued by the commissioner.

PkMAP members demonstrate against raid on Achakzai’s home in Pakistan's Quetta

Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) members recently took out a rally in Pakistan's Quetta city over the raids conducted on the residence of its chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai.

Ahmadiyya community leader shot dead in Pakistan

Unknown motorcyclists in Pakistan's Hasilpur region on Monday shot dead a local Ahmadiyya community leader.

Baloch Republican Party members demonstrate in Germany against Pakistan Army's atrocities

The Baloch Republican Party members recently demonstrated in Germany against the military operations and "fake encounters" carried out by the Pakistan Army in Balochistan, media reports said.

Pakistan SC says Zulfikar Ali Bhutto not afforded fair trial

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, executed by Zia's military regime in 1979, was not given a fair trial by the courts.

World Sindhi Congress demonstrate against Pakistani agencies over killing of Hidayat Lohar in UK

The World Sindhi Congress recently demonstrated against Pakistani agencies at the UK Prime Minister's residence against the killing of human rights activist Hidayat Lohar.

Naela Quadri Baloch halts deportation of women's rights activist Asma Baloch to Iran

Baloch women's rights activist Naela Quadri Baloch moved a petition on Monday where she urged to halt the deportation of fellow women's rights activist Asma Baloch to Iran.

Explosion hits Russian power plant, 18 injured

Eighteen people were wounded in an explosion that rocked a combined heat and power plant (CHPP) in the city of Shagonar in Russia's Tuva Republic on Wednesday morning, local authorities said.

Vietnam plans to build 50,000-strong workforce for development of semiconductor sector

Vietnam has been working on a plan to build a 50,000-strong workforce for the development of its semiconductor industry until 2030, Vietnam News reported Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Cairo talks for Gaza truce 'difficult', says Egyptian official

There are difficulties in the negotiations hosted by Egypt to reach a truce between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV reported Tuesday.

Japan's Foreign Minister says sending Japanese troops to foreign conflict unconstitutional

Tokyo: Sending the Japanese self-defense forces to join a military conflict abroad would contradict the country’s constitution, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Tuesday.