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Governance failure exposed as Lahore struggles to rein in food prices
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
The administration in Lahore has dismissed a dozen price control magistrates for what authorities termed persistent inefficiency, a decision that highlights the depth of public anger over unchecked inflation in everyday markets. The deputy commissioner ordered their immediate removal and rev
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Renewed disappearance claims deepen scrutiny of Pakistan
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Reports of four more alleged enforced disappearances in Karachi and across Balochistan have intensified criticism of Pakistan's security apparatus, with families accusing authorities of detaining men without acknowledgement and refusing to disclose their fate, as reported by The Balochistan
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Iran commemorates 1979 Islamic Revolution with anti-US, anti-Israel rallie
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
According to Al Jazeera, state-organised rallies on Wednesday echoed with chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as authorities sought to project unity and strength on one of the most symbolically significant days for the Islamic Republic.
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BGB Director General visits election base camp in Dhaka, orders firm actio
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, reviewed election security in Dhaka ahead of the February 12 parliamentary polls. Authorities reported completed preparations, extensive security deployment, and a positive environment, though c
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"Historic and important elections for Bangladesh": EU Observer Chief Ivars
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Bangladesh votes on February 12 amid tight security and finalised logistics. EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs called the elections historic, stressing a neutral, fact-based assessment. Over 12.77 crore voters will elect representatives, alongside a constitutional referendum, with authorities ex
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Delhi HC seeks replies from Centre, Delhi govt on PIL highlighting rising
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from multiple authorities in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising serious concerns about the handling of missing-person cases in the Delhi-NCR region and calling for stronger enforcement of investigative protocols.
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh
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Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
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Dhaka's streets turn black-and-white as Bangladesh prepares for historic F
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from o
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Mohali schools receive bomb threat email; police conduct searches
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Several prominent schools in Mohali, S.A.S Nagar, Punjab, received a threatening email at around 7:30 a.m. today. Authorities immediately cordoned off the affected schools, declared a holiday for students and staff, and deployed bomb disposal, anti-sabotage, and ARP teams to conduct thoro
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"Devastated": Canadian PM Mark Carney after deadly Tumbler Ridge school sh
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed deep sorrow after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, left 10 people dead, including the suspect, and injured at least 25. Police said there is no ongoing threat, and authorities continue investigating the incident.
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Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released after years in priso
Updated : 7 hours, 27 min ago IST
The 55-year-old returned to his family residence in Rakyang Village in Gade County, Golog, but uncertainty hangs over his physical condition and the extent to which authorities will allow him to travel or speak freely, as reported by Phayul.
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Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive amid preparations for parliamentary
Updated : 7 hours, 26 min ago IST
Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population has instructed all relevant authorities to complete the inoculation drive within three weeks, starting this week, ensuring that the campaign is not disrupted by the parliamentary polls.
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