Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Pak receives mortal remains of 6 nationals repatriated from Libya
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (APP/DNA):The mortal remains of six Pakistani nationals, who tragically lost their lives in a boat incident off the coast of Zawiya city, Libya, arrived in Islamabad today (Thursday) via Flight No. QR614 at 07:25 hours (PST). The repatriation was facilitated by the Government of Pakistan, following formalities completed by the Pakistani mission in Tripoli, Libya. The deceased individuals were among the 16 Pakistanis whose bodies were recovered after the tragic incident. Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada personally received the bodies upon arrival, ensuring thatRead More
Israeli-occupied West Bank’s security situation remains alarming, warn UN aid agencies
UNITED NATIONS, FEB 27 (APP/DNA):Weeks of deadly Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank have turned Palestinian communities into “battlefields” and left 40,000 people homeless, UN humanitarian officials warned Thursday. Israeli troops used bulldozers in refugee camps for the first time in 20 years which have destroyed public services, including vital electricity and water networks, it was pointed out. The Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said on Sunday that forces could remain in the camps for the “coming year”. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN’s Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA,Read More