The Pakistan Coast Guards effectively executed a major operation in Pasni, Balochistan, resulting in the seizure of a substantial 1488 kilograms of narcotics, valued at around $24.83 million (Rs. 7.4 billion).
A passenger on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight has reported a theft incident involving a substantial amount of gold, valued at 93,000 dirhams (AED), from his checked baggage. The incident allegedly occurred during PIA Flight PK-210 from Sharjah Airport to Sialkot International Airport on August 5th.
Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will not participate in Republican presidential debates with his rivals in the race for the White House. Trump, who is considered a frontrunner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 election, stated that he has “legendary” poll numbers ahead of other contenders and that the public is already familiar with his successful presidency.
A British nurse named Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others in the neonatal unit of a hospital in northwest England where she worked. The conviction comes after a 10-month trial in Manchester Crown Court and makes Letby the most prolific serial child killer in modern British history.
Russia’s first moon mission in 47 years ended in failure as its Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon. This incident highlighted the decline of Russia’s space program since its Cold War heyday. The state space corporation, Roskosmos, reported losing contact with the craft during its preparation for pre-landing orbit. A soft landing was planned, but the craft moved into an unpredictable orbit and eventually collided with the moon’s surface. A commission was established to investigate the reasons for the loss.
According to reports, a teacher in Spain has introduced a clever and imaginative technique to teach her students about anatomy. Veronica Duque, aged 43, wore a bodysuit that vividly displayed the internal structures of the human body, aiming to offer her fourth-grade class a concrete understanding of how internal organs are positioned.
SAUDIA airline has unveiled a remarkable opportunity for Pakistani travelers to enjoy significant discounts of up to 50% on flights from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia. This enticing offer covers all international flights and is set to make travel more accessible and appealing.
Dost Muhammad, also known as Asad Afridi, a prominent commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) Jamaatul Ahrar faction, was killed in an airstrike in Lalpura, Afghanistan. Asad Afridi was previously the TTP’s shadow governor for the Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Muhammad Rauf Waris, a Pakistani student enrolled at Stirling University, is currently facing legal troubles due to an alleged breach of his student visa regulations. The violation revolves around Waris reportedly working beyond the permitted 20-hour per-week limit.
Reports have emerged indicating that the UK is closing numerous bank accounts of British Muslims without providing any explanation. The closures are said to be occurring at a significant rate, with up to 1,000 closures reported daily.
A recent incident on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur has sparked international attention and concern. On August 14, a 45-year-old man named Muhammad Arif Ali caused a major disruption on the flight by making false claims about having explosives in his backpack. This alarming threat led to the flight’s return to Sydney and subsequent arrest of the individual.
The first working day of the interim government in Karachi led to a significant increase in the US dollar price in the interbank market. The dollar surged by Rs3, reaching Rs291.51 in a single session on Tuesday.
