Pakistan: Floods Force Evacuation of Almost 100,000 People
The Punjab region of Pakistan has been confronting an extreme flood emergency brought about by significant level floods in the Sutlej River because of storm downpours.
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Pakistan: 6 Children Trapped in Cable Car for Over 9 Hours
In Pakistan’s north-western region a cable car carrying six kids and two grown-ups became suspended 900 feet over the ground in a remote mountainous area.
Muslim Mob Attacks Pakistan’s Churches Over Blasphemy Allegations
On August 16, 2023, a Muslim mob launched an attack on a Christian community in Faisalabad, a city situated in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab region. The distress was set off by allegations of blasphemy against a local Christian resident, Raja Amir, and his companion.
Pakistan Train Accident: At Least 28 Killed, Nearly 100 Injured
Pakistan saw a devastating train derailment in Nawabshah, Sindh region. On August 6, 2023, the Rawalpindi-bound Hazara Express experienced a disastrous derailment close to the Sarhari Railway Station, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives and leaving more than 100 others injured.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Gets 3-Year Jail in Toshakhana Case
On August 5, 2023, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by police in Lahore after a trial court in Islamabad sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts.
Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Political Rally, 44 Killed 200 Injured
Pakistan was struck by a staggering suicide bombing at a political rally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa territory. The attack, which killed at least 54 people and harmed around 200 more, occurred at a rally organized by the ultra-conservative Islamist party.
Pakistan’s Sindh: Hindu Temple Attacked with Rocket Launchers
In Pakistan, a group of dacoits targeted a Hindu temple in the Kashmore area of Sindh territory. This attack, which included the use of rocket launchers, comes shortly after the illegal demolition of the historic Mari Mata Temple in Karachi.
Cyclone Biparjoy: 25 Killed, 140 Injured in Northwest Pakistan
Cyclone Biparjoy has swept through Pakistan’s northwest, causing several houses to collapse and resulting in at least 25 deaths and 145 injuries. The Cyclone Biparjoy affected districts include Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Karak in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
