LAHORE: On Saturday, PML-N government spokespersons presented alleged leaked WhatsApp messages between PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan and Aleema Khan, sister of jailed party leader Imran Khan, as evidence of internal divisions within the PTI. The screenshots, reportedly from June 2023, suggest a conversation about a jailer and the former prime minister, though Imran Khan was only detained in August 2023. Federal and Punjab information ministers, Attaullah Tarar and Azma Bukhari, pointed to the leaked messages as proof of a split within PTI, claiming that two factions—one led by Aleema Khan and another by Bushra Bibi—are vying for control in Imran…
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At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured on Sunday when a bus overturned and fell into a ditch on the Makran coastal highway. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lasbela, Capt. Naveed Alam, stated that the bus, carrying pilgrims from Iran to Punjab, overturned near Buzzi Top due to the driver losing control of the vehicle because of overspeeding. Four passengers remained trapped inside the coach, and a crane was called to assist in their rescue, according to SSP Alam. Hakeem Lassi, Edhi in-charge Lasbela, reported that the deceased and injured were from Lahore and Gujranwala. Rescue operations…
At least 25 passengers lost their lives and one was injured on Sunday when a coaster traveling from Kahuta to Rawalpindi plunged into a ditch, according to a rescue official. “The accident occurred due to the coaster’s failed brakes,” said Usman Gujjar, an official from Rescue 1122 Punjab. The bodies have been transported to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Kahuta, with 26 passengers reported to have been on board. The victims include 20 men, four women, and one child. The tragic incident took place on the Girari Bridge along Kahuta’s Azad Pattan Road, Gujjar added. The interior ministry later stated that…
In the blistering heat of the Thar Desert, where summer temperatures often exceed 50 degrees Celsius, the Rajkumari Ratnavati girls’ school stands as a beacon of cool comfort, blending ancient techniques with modern design. Built using the same yellow sandstone as the nearby 12th-century Jaisalmer Fort, the school features thick rubble walls that reflect heat, while its lime-plastered interior helps regulate humidity and enhance natural cooling. Unlike the ancient fort, the school’s roof is outfitted with solar panels, ensuring a steady power supply despite frequent electricity outages. Designed by US-based architect Diana Kellogg and constructed by local artisans, many of…
In a dramatic confrontation on Friday, Russian special forces stormed a prison in the Volgograd region after inmates killed three prison guards and took hostages. The attackers, who were connected to the Islamic State (IS) group, were killed by the authorities following a prolonged standoff. The siege began when four inmates took eight prison staff and four other prisoners hostage during a disciplinary meeting. The attackers, who reportedly displayed IS-affiliated flags and made threats of “revenge” for Russia’s actions against Muslims, were eventually shot dead by snipers from the National Guard. During the attack, three prison guards were killed, and…
Italian divers have recovered the body of Hannah Lynch, the 18-year-old daughter of British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who was the last missing person after their luxury yacht sank off Sicily earlier this week. The 56-meter-long (184-foot) yacht, named Bayesian, capsized during a severe pre-dawn storm near Porticello, Palermo, on Monday. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of seven people, including Lynch himself, while fifteen survived, among them Lynch’s wife and the yacht’s captain. The public prosecutor’s office in Termini Imerese, led by Ambrogio Cartosio, is investigating the incident for potential charges of negligent shipwreck and multiple homicide. The yacht’s…
A tragic accident occurred on Friday when a bus carrying Indian tourists veered off a highway in Nepal and plunged into the Marsyangdi River, resulting in the deaths of 27 people and injuries to 16 others. The bus was en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu when it crashed around noon in the central district of Tanahun. Rescue teams faced challenges due to the river’s strong currents as they worked to retrieve
Three people were killed and four others severely injured in a knife attack at a festival in Solingen, western Germany, on Friday night, according to police from nearby Düsseldorf. Authorities have launched a major operation to capture the suspect, who remains on the run. A wide area around the city has been cordoned off, and a large police presence, including special forces and a helicopter, was deployed at the scene. The festival, part of the city’s 650th anniversary celebrations, was abruptly halted following the attack. Solingen Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach expressed profound shock and grief, stating that the city is mourning…
In Solingen, Germany, three people were killed and four others seriously injured in a knife attack at a festival on Friday night, according to police. The search for the suspect continued into Saturday morning, with authorities setting up numerous roadblocks around the city. A police spokeswoman from nearby Düsseldorf reported that the manhunt had expanded beyond Solingen, and police were soliciting information, including photos and videos, through an online portal. There is currently no detailed description of the suspect. The attack occurred during a festival celebrating the city’s 650th anniversary, which featured various events, including music and street performances. The…
The Philippine government accused China on Saturday of firing flares at a Filipino aircraft conducting patrols over the South China Sea this month. The incident occurred amid escalating maritime tensions between Beijing and Manila, raising concerns about potential armed conflict involving the United States. According to the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea, a Chinese fighter jet engaged in “irresponsible and dangerous manoeuvres” on August 19, as a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) plane was performing a “maritime domain awareness flight” near Scarborough Shoal. The task force reported that Chinese forces deployed flares multiple times at…
