Philippine drug war sees ‘bloodiest night’ of deaths
Philippine drug war sees ‘bloodiest night’ of deaths Philippine police have killed 32 people in drug raids, thought to be the highest death toll in a single day in the…
Sierra Leone mudslide: At least 600 still missing in Freetown
Sierra Leone mudslide: At least 600 still missing in Freetown At least 600 people are still missing following a mudslide and flooding that devastated parts of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown,…
Trump blames Charlottesville violence on both sides
Trump blames Charlottesville violence on both sides US President Donald Trump has again blamed both sides for the violent unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one protester dead and others…
Three injured in Lower Dir blast
Three injured in Lower Dir blast Three people were injured in a remote control blast in Sori Pao village of Maidan area on Wednesday. Police said the vehicle of Village…
Meningitis jab uptake ‘worryingly low’
Meningitis jab uptake ‘worryingly low’ School-leavers are putting themselves at risk of deadly meningitis if they don’t take up the offer to be vaccinated against the disease, nurses are warning.…
Japanese fungus spreading in UK hospitals
Japanese fungus spreading in UK hospitals More than 200 patients in England have been infected or contaminated with a drug-resistant fungus first found in Japan, health officials have confirmed. Hospitals…
Several suspects held in raids across country
Several suspects held in raids across country The member of a political party was arrested in a raid conducted by law enforcement agencies in Karachi’s Azizabad vicinity. The suspect is…
ECP reserves decision in PTI foreign funding case
ECP reserves decision in PTI foreign funding case The Election Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday reserved its decision on a foreign funding case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). PTI lawyer…
Preparations complete in Lahore for PAT sit-in
Preparations complete in Lahore for PAT sit-in Preparations have been completed for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) sit-in at Mall Road’s Istanbul Chowk on Wednesday, despite the Lahore High Court’s orders…
PM chairs meeting of National Security Council
PM chairs meeting of National Security Council A meeting of the National Security Council (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, is under way at the PM House. This…