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Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic as reckless aerial firing led to the deaths of three people — including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen — and left more than 60 individuals wounded across the city. Eyewitness Accounts Residents across multiple neighborhoods reported hearing gunfire as festivities unfolded. In Azizabad, the young girl […]
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Russian authorities have imposed partial restrictions on voice calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns that the foreign-owned platforms are being used for criminal purposes and failing to comply with local laws. Scope of Restrictions The communications regulator confirmed that only voice call functions are affected — text messaging and other features remain fully
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The latest U.S. State Department human rights report has criticized both India and Pakistan for insufficient action against rights violations. It states that India took “minimal credible steps” to address abuses committed by officials, while Pakistan “rarely took credible steps” to act against such misconduct. The report, shorter and less detailed than previous versions,
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow on August 21 for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit follows National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent trip to Russia and comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit to India later this year. Strategic Partnership Amid U.S. Tensions The trip highlights […]