44 dead in Peru bus accident

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has condemned the alleged enforced disappearance of activists Saeed Tiyono and Sabir Abro by Pakistani agencies. JSFM termed the abductions "state terrorism" and threatened highway protests unless they are released, while urging the UN and UK Parliament to intervene against human rights violations.

Carrying bags and rushing towards the vehicles to reach home, hundreds of voters on Tuesday morning departed from the Koteshwor Bus Park for the election, which is being held six months after the Gen-Z protest.

As per TET, the demonstrators , many of whom depend on government assistance to feed their families during the holy month of Ramazan, accused provincial authorities of failing to distribute the Chief Minister's announced Ramazan ration package. The women alleged that despite making repeated visits to the Deputy Commissioner's office and submitting formal applications, essential food items such as flour, rice, cooking oil, and other groceries have not reached those in need.

According to the reports, unidentified gunmen set up a blockade on the Karachi-Quetta N-25 National Highway in Surab. When a police convoy reached the location, it allegedly came under fire, resulting in a clash. During the exchange, an armoured police vehicle was said to have been destroyed in an explosion.

A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Peru's Arequipa region, killing all 15 people on board. The Peruvian Air Force confirmed the deaths of four crew members and eleven passengers after the aircraft lost radio contact on Sunday.

Nepal on Monday constituted a five-member task force to investigate a tragic bus accident in Dhading that claimed 19 lives, including a British, an Indian and a Chinese national.

Eighteen people have reportedly lost their lives after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Trishuli river on Monday, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.

In one instance, a pregnant woman in critical condition was reportedly denied timely access to medical treatment due to movement restrictions.

Peru's Congress approved the motion to remove Interim President Jose Jeri over accusations of holding unofficial meetings with Chinese businesspeople, four months after he took office, CNN reported.

Residents in Noshki say movement restrictions and extended market closures ahead of Ramadan have disrupted shopping, travel, and business. Families report difficulty securing essentials, traders cite revenue losses, and transporters face delays. Locals have urged authorities to ease timings. The curfew, imposed on February 6, was linked to security concerns.