Friday, August 2, 2024

Senior leader of Imran Khan's party shot dead in Lahore August 02, 2024 at 02:36AM

A senior leader of former prime minister Imran Khan's PTI party, Dr Shahid Saddique Khan, was fatally shot in Lahore after Friday prayers. Four unidentified assailants attacked him outside a mosque. Despite being taken to a hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. A special police team has been formed to investigate the incident.

At least two policemen killed in terror attack on judges' convoy in northwest Pakistan August 02, 2024 at 01:10AM

Two police officers were killed and two others injured in an ambush by terrorists on a judges' convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Despite tight security, militants attacked while the convoy was en route from Tank district courts to Dera Ismail Khan. Clashes continued between police and militants. The judges remained safe.

Jailed former Pak PM Imran Khan's party vows to form 'grand opposition alliance' against ruling PML-N govt August 02, 2024 at 12:02AM

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, currently jailed, approved the expansion of Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan to form a grand opposition alliance against the incumbent government. PTI leaders, addressing reporters, called for a strong opposition movement and criticized the current government for high power bills and inflation. The opposition plans a major rally in Swabi on August 5.

Russian drone hits bus in Kharkiv region, injuring six, official says August 01, 2024 at 11:20PM

A Russian drone attack in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Friday injured six construction workers, with one critically injured, according to the regional governor. The incident occurred near Derhachi, close to where Russia began a new offensive in May. Ukraine halted the advance with reinforcements after Russia pushed into the border areas.