Category: Asia

North Korea carried out another missile launch toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said. The launch marks the country’s second reported weapons test in less than a week. _x000D_ The latest test comes just days before South Korea and the United States begin their annual joint military exercises. North Korea has… Continue reading North Korea missile launch: Ballistic Missile Fired Toward Sea

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, marking the end of the career of one of China’s most influential economic reformers. _x000D_ Zhu died in Beijing late Wednesday morning after medical treatment failed to save him, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported. _x000D_ He served as premier from 1998 to… Continue reading Zhu Rongji Dies at 97: Former Chinese Premier Remembered

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi says he could be disqualified or arrested before September 27, when PTI workers plan to march from Peshawar to Islamabad. _x000D_ In his first special television interview, Afridi confirmed that the September 27 protest call remains final. He said the march could continue beyond a single day and may… Continue reading Sohail Afridi Warns He Could Be Arrested Before September 27

Lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir has raised fresh questions about the Mir Raza murder probe, alleging that abductors held and tortured Mir Raza Ali for around 12 hours before killing him. _x000D_ Nasir said Mir Raza remained alive until the evening of July 28. He alleged that the abductors then subjected him to severe torture.… Continue reading Mir Raza Murder Probe Faces Fresh Questions

The Mir Raza post-mortem report has found multiple wounds and injuries to his head, face, neck, chest and other parts of his body, according to forensic findings. _x000D_ The report also identified firearm injuries. Investigators recovered samples from the wounds for further forensic and chemical testing. _x000D_ _x000D_ Mir Raza post-mortem report details _x000D_ According… Continue reading Mir Raza Case: Post-Mortem Finds Multiple Injuries

The Sindh Bar Council has suspended two lawyers for three months after an alleged incident inside court premises. _x000D_ The action followed claims that two accused persons were brought to court and allegedly forced to apologise. _x000D_ The council’s Executive Committee took notice of the alleged conduct. _x000D_ It suspended Advocate Talal Jumani and Shehzor… Continue reading Lawyers Suspended Over Alleged Court Misconduct

The Diageo whisky claim has come under scrutiny after India’s food safety regulator warned that a label on one of the company’s best-selling whiskies could mislead consumers. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) questioned the statement that Royal Challenge Whisky was “matured in American oak casks” because much of the spirit used… Continue reading Diageo Whisky Claim: India Warns Over Label

A tragic Thailand school shooting has left the country in shock after a 14-year-old student allegedly killed his grandparents before carrying out a deadly attack at his school that claimed seven lives, including his own. Authorities say the teenager carefully planned the rampage, making it one of Thailand’s deadliest school attacks in recent years. _x000D_… Continue reading Thailand School Shooting: Teen Kills 7 Before Dying

Goods transporters strike August 8 has been confirmed after negotiations between the All Pakistan Goods Transport Ittehad (APGTI) and the Sindh government ended without an agreement. The transporters say they will begin an indefinite nationwide strike from Friday, August 8, accusing the government of ignoring their demands. _x000D_ The decision could disrupt the movement of… Continue reading Goods Transporters Confirm Nationwide Strike on August 8

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The bodies of five foreign mountaineers who died in the Broad Peak avalanche have been transferred to Islamabad following a difficult high-altitude recovery operation. _x000D_ The climbers died during an international expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. _x000D_ At 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is the world’s… Continue reading Untitled