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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Imran Khan's Supporters March to Islamabad Despite Blockades

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has been in jail for over a year. His supporters planned a big march to Islamabad to demand his release and changes to the judiciary. The government wasn't happy about this. They blocked highways, cut off internet, and sent thousands of police and soldie

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Quetta Train Station

A suicide bomber disguised as a passenger caused chaos and death at Quetta's train station in southwestern Pakistan. The attack happened as passengers waited for a train. Officials report at least 26 people killed and 62 injured. The victims include soldiers and railway staff. The bomber blew himsel

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Deadly Attack on Polio Campaign in Pakistan Raises Safety Concerns

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, militants attacked a health center in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where polio vaccinations were being organized. The attack led to a shootout that sadly claimed the life of a police officer, with three attackers also killed. The health workers were fortun

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Polio Rises in Pakistan as Vaccination Campaign Approaches

Pakistan is facing a worrying increase in polio cases. So far this year, 39 new cases have been confirmed, compared to only six in all of last year. The rise comes just ahead of a major vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing at least 32 million children. The campaign, set to start on October 28, a

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Tragic Attack: 20 Miners Killed in Pakistan's Balochistan

In Pakistan's southwestern region of Balochistan, a devastating attack took place at a coal mine in Duki district. Late Thursday night, gunmen stormed the miners' accommodation, rounded them up, and opened fire. This brutal act left 20 miners dead and seven others injured. The attackers also damaged

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Sep 22 2024CRIME

Valley of Shadows: The Unwelcome Guests

The Swat valley, once a haven for tourists and adventure-seekers, has become a hotbed of militant insurgency. A convoy of foreign diplomats, invited by the local chamber of commerce, was ambushed by a roadside bomb on a sunny Sunday, claiming the life of a police officer and injuring three others. T

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Sep 12 2024LIFESTYLE

Ride-Sharing for Safety: A Step Towards Inclusion for Pakistan's Transgender Community?

Pakistan's transgender community is taking a major step towards safety and inclusion with the launch of SheDrives, a ride-sharing service specifically designed for trans people and women. This innovative initiative aims to tackle discrimination and harassment faced by trans individuals, who are ofte

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