Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo

An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried out attacks against civilians in the town of Oicha, looting shops and setting fire to homes, according … Read more

Lockout looms over salary, pension crisis

PESHAWAR: The Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar is reeling under a crippling financial crisis that has left its workforce without salaries and pensions for months, forcing employees to announce a complete strike and lockout beginning August 19. According to union representatives, serving staff have not received their salaries for the month of July, while retired employees … Read more

Gun attack leaves seven dead in Kohat

PESHAWAR: At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire in the Rigi Shino Khel area on the outskirts of Kohat district, police said on Sunday. According to officials, the victims were returning from a local gathering when assailants, who had lain in wait, ambushed them with heavy gunfire. “The … Read more

Pakistan secured videos of six downed Indian jets, says Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday praised Pakistan’s intelligence agencies for their critical role during the recent conflict with India, claiming they had early access to enemy plans and even obtained video footage of six Indian aircraft being shot down. The recent confrontation between the two neighbouring countries, triggered by the Pahalgam attack, marked one … Read more

Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo

An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried out attacks against civilians in the town of Oicha, looting shops and setting fire to homes, according … Read more

Malala offers condolences to flood victims

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the recent floods across Pakistan. “My heart breaks for every community affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, from              Gilgit-Baltistan to Azad Jammu and Kashmir and especially Buner, Swat, Bajaur … Read more

Türkiye unveils next-gen VTOL drones to extend unmanned naval reach

Turkish defence firm Havelsan has unveiled a new generation of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones designed to strengthen naval operations and extend the reach of unmanned maritime platforms. According to Daily Sabah, the systems — developed at Havelsan’s Robotic Autonomous Systems Centre — can operate independently or in tandem with ships, ground vehicles, and unmanned … Read more