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Punjab govt, Rawalpindi schools clash over summer holidays

Punjab's Rawalpindi Education Authority has warned private schools not to reopen before September 1, citing extended summer holidays due to extreme weather. However, private school leaders criticize the decision, saying it harms students' education and urge reopening by mid-August to prevent further setbacks.

2025-08-11T08:47:27.444367+00:00 IST

One dead, nearly 30 injured in magnitude 6.1 earthquake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkiye's Balikesir province, killing one and injuring nearly 30. Several buildings collapsed, and aftershocks followed. Rescue operations ended with no further casualties. Istanbul and other provinces also felt the tremors, highlighting the region's high earthquake risk.

2025-08-11T08:25:01.072450+00:00 IST

Trump leading America in unknown direction: Captain Anil Gaur

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir threatened nuclear war against India. Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur said India is prepared to respond firmly and highlighted that Operation Sindoor is ongoing. He emphasized that India no longer seeks permission from any country before taking action.

2025-08-11T08:20:14.297634+00:00 IST

Kabul residents face severe water shortage, long queues daily

Residents of Kabul's District 13 face severe water shortages, waiting in long queues daily. Officials and experts urge coordinated efforts and infrastructure projects, like dam water transfers, to address the crisis. The government is working on plans to improve water supply and reduce the hardship for local communities.

2025-08-11T08:17:42.603754+00:00 IST

Death threats to Afghan women under Taliban rule: UN report

The UN report reveals that Afghan women working for the UN face death threats amid Taliban restrictions since 2021. The Taliban deny involvement. The report also highlights severe violations of women's rights, including bans on education and public presence, and ICC arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for gender persecution.

2025-08-11T08:12:45.116377+00:00 IST

HRFP, TFD urge stronger rights for Pakistan's minorities

Human Rights Focus Pakistan marked National Minority Day, urging constitutional reforms to protect religious minorities. Speakers called for ending discrimination, violence, and misuse of blasphemy laws, promoting religious freedom, equality, and justice for all citizens in Pakistan.

2025-08-11T07:58:26.603596+00:00 IST

Minority Rights March demands end to forced conversions, reforms

The Minority Rights March 2025 in Pakistan demanded an end to forced conversions, job discrimination, and misuse of blasphemy laws. Activists called for equal education, property protection, constitutional reforms, and recognition of minority rights to promote equality and justice for all citizens.

2025-08-11T07:23:47.511918+00:00 IST

“We will destroy it:” Pak Army chief if India builds Indus dam

Munir during his visit to the US repeated his anti-India rhetoric describing Kashmir as Pakistan's "jugular vein" stating that it is not India's internal matter but an unresolved international issue,

2025-08-11T06:18:59.109122+00:00 IST

Iran faces power outages, water shortages amid infra crisis

Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing crises.

2025-08-11T06:15:42.915675+00:00 IST

PoGB: Traders sit-in protest on Karakoram Highway enters 4th week

A sit-in on the Karakoram Highway has blocked trade between Pakistan and China for 22 days. Protesters demand tax exemptions and clearance of stuck goods in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. The government's federal committee will meet to resolve the issue, but protesters won't end the strike yet.

2025-08-11T05:51:26.828806+00:00 IST

Jordan to host Syria-US meeting on Syrian reconstruction

Jordan will host a meeting with Syria and the US to support Syria's rebuilding efforts. Syria recently signed $14 billion in investment deals to revive its economy after years of war. Major projects include a new airport, subway, and residential towers, with support from several international partners.

2025-08-11T05:32:04.466251+00:00 IST

Australian Army chief Lt Gen Stuart receives guard of honour

The Chief of Australian Army, Lt Gen Simon Stuart, began his five-day visit to India on Sunday and was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour.

2025-08-11T04:34:52.242777+00:00 IST

BSF-BGB DG level conference to be held in Dhaka on August 25-28

The 56th BGB-BSF Director General-level Border Conference will be held in Dhaka from August 25-28, 2025, to discuss border killings, infiltration, smuggling, river management, and bilateral issues. A high-level Indian delegation led by the BSF chief will attend.

2025-08-11T04:22:10.973043+00:00 IST

Bomb blast derails Jaffar Express bogies in Balochistan

A bomb blast in Balochistan's Mastung district derailed six bogies of the Jaffar Express, but no casualties were reported. Security forces responded quickly, and train services remain suspended until August 14. This follows a series of attacks targeting the region's railway infrastructure.

2025-08-11T04:21:34.485779+00:00 IST

Floods devastate Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

Climate change-driven disasters continue to batter Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) as a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the Shishper Glacier tore through Hassanabad Nullah, swept away part of the Karakoram Highway, and destroyed public and private properties.

2025-08-11T03:56:13.037398+00:00 IST

300 families, 350 prisoners deported from Pakistan in a day

In the past 24 hours, hundreds of Afghan families and prisoners were deported from Pakistan and Iran, adding to a massive ongoing return of migrants. Many deportees, some with legal documents, have sought urgent aid as Afghanistan faces one of its largest forced migration crises.

2025-08-11T03:13:50.982898+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions around Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 12 Chinese aircraft, nine Chinese naval vessels and 2 official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Monday

2025-08-11T01:21:24.661958+00:00 IST

Karachi sees alarming rise in road accidents, 546 dead in 7months

Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in traffic accidents, with at least 546 lives lost and 8,136 people injured in the first seven months of this year

2025-08-11T00:13:07.127668+00:00 IST

Train operations from Quetta to resume after security clearance

After an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on the track near Spezand Station in Quetta, Pakistan Railways (PR) on Sunday said train operations from Quetta will resume once security clearance is obtained.

2025-08-10T23:19:22.354548+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Flight delays mount as PIA's Boeing 777 experiences critical engine fault

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing significant disruptions to its international flight schedule after a Boeing 777 aircraft experienced a critical engine fault upon landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.

2025-08-10T23:19:06.595690+00:00 IST

Indian envoy meets Yemen leaders, discusses bilateral ties

Indian Ambassador to Yemen, Suhel Ajaz Khan, met the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, Rashad Al-Alimi, in Riyadh and discussed both countries' relations and other matters of mutual interest.

2025-08-10T22:21:56.248760+00:00 IST