Senegal opposition figure Sonko charged and detained: lawyer

Dakar, July 31 (AFP/APP): Leading Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection and his party dissolved, stoking concerns about further unrest two months after fatal clashes. Sonko, a presidential candidate and President Macky Sall’s fiercest critic, has faced a string […]

UN chief strongly condemns Bajaur terrorist attack

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 31 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) gathering in Bajaur in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and called on the authorities to hold accountable those responsible for this violence. At least 54 people were […]

Celebrities Wish Yumna Zaidi On Her Birthday

ISLAMABAD 31 July (Online): Yumna Zaidi is a top-notch actress. She is loved by the audience for her acting prowess and ability to shine in every character that she plays but the people in the industry also love her for her humble, respectful and professional […]

CPEC started new journey of prosperity in region: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project had started a new journey of prosperity in the region and provided employment opportunities to millions of people. “The completion […]

US teen cyclist White killed while training for worlds

Washington, July 31 (AFP/APP): Magnus White, a 17-year-old American cyclist set to compete in August’s World Championships in Scotland, has died after being struck by a vehicle while training, USA Cycling announced. The teen, a member of the US national team, was on his bike […]

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