Sunday, November 24th, 2024
Omar Ayub leads Haripur convoy to Islambad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 24: A convoy led by Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan departed from Haripur on Sunday, as part of a protest movement demanding the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan. The protest is being called a “final call” against the federal government’s alleged oppressive measures. Addressing supporters before the convoy’s departure, Mr Ayub claimed that the government’s response to the movement highlights its fear of public dissent. “The success of our call is evident as the government has disconnected the entire country from Islamabad and Rawalpindi,” heRead More
Far right eye breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Bucharest, Nov 24 (AFP/APP):Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion. The vote kicks off two weeks of elections in the poor NATO member country, including a parliamentary vote and a December 8 presidential run-off. Social democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is leading a field of 13 hopefuls in theRead More
“Parachinar: The Dream of Peace, The Journey of Blood”
Dr. Jazbia Shirin The recent incident in Parachinar has once again sparked sectarian violence in the Kurram district of Pakistan. This tragic event is part of the ongoing tension between the Shia and Sunni communities, with land disputes and other regional issues adding fuel to the fire. According to reports, at least 36 people have been killed and 162 injured, with the majority of the victims being from the Shia community. The attacks have been carried out by extremist groups, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has been attempting toRead More
Wounded Bangladesh protesters receive robotic helping hand
DHAKA, Nov 24 (AFP/APP): Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs. “I’ll be able to do some everyday tasks with this artificial hand,” said student Hafeez Mohammad Hossain, 19, whose right hand was ripped off in gunfire on August 5. It was the same day protesters stormed Hasina’s palace as she fled to India by helicopter. In the middle of the chaos, Hossain said a police officer levelledRead More