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Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Taiwan recently tracked one Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan between Friday and Saturday.

Pakistan witnessing surge in cases related to AI use in violence against women

A new report has found a surge in technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Pakistan in 2023 with 2,500 cases reported in the year, media reports said.

Balochistan registers 22 enforces disappearance cases in March

Pakistan's Balochistan region continues to face the trouble of enforced disappearance with 22 instances recorded in March this year.

Kashmiri Pandits hosts 'Street Iftaar' in Srinagar

In a heart-touching instance of communal harmony, the Kashmiri Pandit community members recently organised a 'Street Iftaar' in the historic neighbourhood of Bohri Kadal in Srinagar.

Robbers kill over 250 people in Karachi in three years, data shows

Pakistan's Karachi city is witnessing a spike in crime and lawlessness after over 250  locals were shot dead and 1,052 others were wounded by street criminals between 2022 and March 28, 2024, media reports said.

Afghan journalist shot by armed men in Pakistan

Afghan journalist Ahmed Hanayesh was shot by a group of armed men in Islamabad on the evening of April 3, sustaining serious injuries to his leg and head, media reports said.

Pakistan government must stop ignoring global calls to halt unlawful deportation of Afghan refugees, says Amnesty International

Reacting to the announcement by the newly elected Government of Pakistan to expand and expedite its plans to unlawfully deport Afghan refugees in the country after the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr next week, James Jennion, Campaigner for the Refugee and Migrants’ Rights at Amnesty International, said.

Baloch Yakjehti Committee to protest in Balochistan on Eid

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has announced it will hold a protest in Balochistan against genocide in the region on Eid.

Fire breaks out at nursing home in China, 3 die

Three were killed and 10 others were injured in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday, said local authorities.

World Bank says 40 percent of Pakistanis are currently living below the poverty line

World Bank has said 40 percent of Pakistanis are currently living below the poverty line in the financially-hit nation.

Six cops injured after unknown attackers target van in Pakistan

At least six policemen were injured after unknown attackers attacked them in Township area of Pakistan's Bannu city on Tuesday.

Pakistan's key opposition PTI to protest high power bills after Ramdan

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Central Punjab general secretary Hammad Azhar has indicated that the party leaders, workers and supporters will participate in street protests in the upcoming days following Ramadan to highlight high electricity bills and other public matters.

Hindu community traders protest abduction of girl from Sukkur, demand immediate release

The Hindu community and traders in Dera Murad Jamali in Pakistan recently protested to demand the immediate recovery of the abducted Hindu girl Priya Kumari.

Teachers protest in Quetta demanding salary

Hundreds of teachers, along with members of staff of the Balochistan University, demonstrated and staged a sit-in outside the  Balochistan Assembly, demanding salaries, media reports said.

Uyghur refugees of Pakistan faces deportation after Ramadan

The World Uyghur Congress recently pointed out that Uyghur families are facing  possible forceful deportation from Pakistan to China or Afghanistan after Ramadan.