At least two people were killed on Thursday morning during confrontations between protesters and police in Lordegan county of the southwestern Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, CNN cited the state-affiliated Fars News Agency as saying.
Pakistan's media landscape worsened in 2025, with journalists and media organisations facing escalating pressure, censorship and punitive state actions, according to a new report by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE). The findings, detailed in the Media Freedom Report 2025, hig
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 31: Living with chronic knee pain can affect every aspect of life. Simple tasks--like standing for a few minutes, taking a short walk, climbing a flight of stairs, or even getting out of bed--start to feel like challenges. For many, the pain gradual
Trivandrum (Kerala) [India], December 30: A hernia may seem like a small bulge at first, but for many people, it gradually turns into discomfort, pain, and limitations in daily activities. Whether it appears in the groin, abdomen, or near a previous surgical site, a hernia doesn't resolve on
Bangladesh's Workers Party stated it will boycott the 13th national election, citing worsening law and order, political pressure and lack of a level playing field. The party alleged election irregularities, insecurity, and bias by authorities, saying these conditions make a credible poll
Kabul residents are facing severe transport problems in the evenings due to road repairs, bus shortages and traffic congestion. Commuters wait for hours for buses they cannot find, while authorities say the issue worsens in winter and is temporary.
Delhi's air quality has worsened, slipping back into the 'Very Poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in many areas. Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
Tests have revealed that 84 per cent of Peshawar's water supply is contaminated, as the city faces a worsening crisis in water and sanitation, prompting experts to warn that this situation is contributing to the spread of polio and other waterborne illnesses throughout the provincial capital
The Express Tribune reported that continued state inaction has allowed the situation to worsen, creating urgent challenges that require intervention from higher authorities.
Opposition lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly raised concerns over Karachi's worsening water crisis, blaming illegal hydrants and the tanker mafia. They criticised the provincial government's failures, demanded action against water theft, and also flagged rising drug trafficking, while protests