Balochistan Suicide Blast: 34 Killed, Over 130 Injured
At least 34 people were killed and over 130 injured in a suicide blast near a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on September 29, when people were gathering for a rally to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, confirmed sources. Furthermore, the explosion occurred near Madina Mosque in the Mastung district. The explosion killed many including Mastung's DSP Nawaz Gashkori, who was on duty for the rally.
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Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Pak Minister Gets Facilities At Jail After Arrest
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan has been kept in a small bug-infested cell with an open washroom in the high-security Attock jail after his conviction and arrest in a corruption case. Khan’s attorney Naeem Haider Panjotha said that the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman has been provided C-class facilities in the jail in Punjab province.
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Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Pakistan Expects $1.8 Bn After Qualifying For G-20 Debt Relief Initiative
Qualifying for the G-20 debt relief initiative, Pakistan has received a relief of over $800 million from 14 G-20 Countries. However, the rescheduling of debt with six other nations is yet to be finalized. With a principal amount of $1.47 billion and $323 million interest, Pakistan is expecting a relief over $1.8 billion debt. The initiative has been started during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist poor countries like Pakistan.
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Courtesy: The Times of India
Muslim Cleric and Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan Founder Rizvi Dies At 54
Khadim Hussain Rizvi, founder of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) who was jailed for delivering speeches against the Pak Army chief breathed his last on November 19. Rizvi, a 54-year-old was suffering fever from the past 10 days and complained of chest pain, after which he was admitted to the hospital. Reportedly, Rizvi was Covid-19 positive but the speculation is yet not clear. However, he was jailed for the second time for his controversy… read-more
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Courtesy: The Indian Express
Pakistani Airlines Likely To Be Banned From Flying To I88 Countries
UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has indicated to bar Pakistani airlines from flying to 188 member countries citing safety concerns. Pakistan International Airlines has already been banned in the European Union and the UK. Speaking over the issue, Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association said, "[The decision] could be a total disaster for Pakistan's aviation industry." Besides Pakistan, seven more countries have been issued… read-more
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Courtesy: The Times of India