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Thirty killed in DR Congo bus accident
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Thirty killed in DR Congo bus accident

At least 30 people were killed when a packed bus came off the road and burst into flames overnight near Kinshasa, the DR Congo capital, a local official said Sunday. "The current toll is 30 dead. Eighteen others have third-degree burns," Red Cross spokesm
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Four killed as police fire on Bangladesh protesters
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Four killed as police fire on Bangladesh protesters

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called for calm after at least four people were killed when police fired on thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protesting Facebook messages that allegedly defamed the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Alvi reaches Japan on five-day visit
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Alvi reaches Japan on five-day visit

President Arif Alvi on Sunday reached Japan on a five-day visit to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito. The ceremony in Tokyo is being attended by heads of state and government, rulers, and senior officials from around 170 countries.
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Esper in Kabul as US looks to kickstart Taliban talks
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Esper in Kabul as US looks to kickstart Taliban talks

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Afghanistan on Sunday in a bid to bring talks with the Taliban back on track after President Donald Trump abruptly broke off negotiations last month seeking to end the United States' longest war. Esper's trip to
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town
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Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces fully withdrew from a Turkish-encircled town in northern Syria Sunday, in what appeared to be the start of a wider pullout under a ceasefire deal. Ankara launched a cross-border attack against Syria's Kurds on Octo
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
PM arrives in Karachi today
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PM arrives in Karachi today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Karachi on Monday (today) on a day-long visit where he will hold meetings with high-ups besides inaugurating a power project, citing sources. Sources said that the premier will hold separate meetings with Sindh Gov
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Government dissolves PMDC, establishes PMC
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Government dissolves PMDC, establishes PMC

The federal government on Sunday dissolved the existing body of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and established a new organization, Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), to regulate medical profession in the country.
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Rohingya refugees agree move to Bangladesh island
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Rohingya refugees agree move to Bangladesh island

Thousands of Rohingya living in Bangladesh refugee camps have agreed to move to an island in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Sunday, despite fears the site is prone to flooding. Dhaka has long wanted to move 100,000 refugees to the muddy silt islet, say
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Australian newspapers unite in protest against media curbs
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Australian newspapers unite in protest against media curbs

Australia's biggest newspapers were expected to run front pages on Monday made up to appear heavily redacted to protest against recent legislation that restricts press freedoms, a rare show of unity by the usually tribal media industry. Mastheads from the
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
FATF case fought efficiently by Pakistan: ATP chief
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FATF case fought efficiently by Pakistan: ATP chief

Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP), Muhammad Faiq Shah said Pakistan fought case in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in efficient manner and foiled the Indian conspiracy in this regard. However, he called to make legislation for organized strategy at fi
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
World's oldest pearl found in Abu Dhabi
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World's oldest pearl found in Abu Dhabi

An 8,000-year-old pearl that archaeologists say is the world's oldest will be displayed in Abu Dhabi, according to authorities who said Sunday it is proof the objects have been traded since Neolithic times. The natural pearl was found in the floor of a ro
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Omar inaugurates 306KW hydro power plant in Chitral
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Omar inaugurates 306KW hydro power plant in Chitral

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund in collaboration with Agha Khan Rural Support Program and German Development Bank (KfW) successfully installed 306 KW hydro power plant in Gazeen, Chitral, providing renewable energy to hundreds of households. The Hydropo
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Country moving towards anarchy, claims Bilawal
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Country moving towards anarchy, claims Bilawal

Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that government must think that running the affairs of country is not like playing a cricket match. He said when parliament will be locked then politicians would have to do protest.
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Big income drops tied to heart attack, stroke
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Big income drops tied to heart attack, stroke

Experiencing a substantial drop in income may raise the risk of having a heart attack or stroke years later, a recent study suggests. Researchers followed income changes for 8,989 middle-aged adults over six years, starting when they were 53 years old, on
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
India suffering from a state of confusion: Qureshi
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India suffering from a state of confusion: Qureshi

Following effective response by Pakistan Army in which nine Indian soldiers were killed on Sunday when India violated ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said India has been suffering from a state of
Published 21 Oct, 2019 12:00am
Government body rejects Fazl's demand for PM's resignation
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Government body rejects Fazl's demand for PM's resignation

Defense Minister Pervaiz Khattak, the head of government committee tasked by Prime Minister Imran Khan to hold dialogue with opposition, rejected the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl's (JUI-F) demand of the PM's resignation and warned that opposition would be re
Published 20 Oct, 2019 12:00am