Reports of political workers being harassed, unlawfully detained, and prevented from engaging in political activity were “deeply troubling,” says Afridi.
The five are among seven Lao nationals who had entered the cave to prospect for gold, but were trapped for more than a week when rising water blocked their exit.
“The Punjab police kept me under detention till the flight took off," he says; Islamabad police official claims airport does not fall within their jurisdiction.
Iran, too, must engage seriously and provide credible assurances about its nuclear programme if it wants sanctions relief and a more stable relationship with the outside world.
Opposition parties slam PPP govt, civic bodies for failing to ensure cleanliness; Mayor Wahab praises SSWMB officials for "performing exceptionally well".
The four dolphin force personnel allegedly involved in the firing were suspended and charged by the CPO Rawalpindi; the injured Alayan was shifted to Benazir Bhutto Hospital.
For generations of students and readers, Ratnagar represented something increasingly uncommon in public life: intellectual courage joined with scholarly humility.
“Global oil inventories are being drawn down at a record pace in response to the major loss of supply through the Strait of Hormuz,” the heads of the agencies say in a joint statement.
At least 85 officials penalised over misuse of authority during past year, Senate told; FIA says Directorate of Internal Accountability working to strengthen internal oversight within the agency.
Iranian foreign minister says any final agreement to end the three-month war in the Middle East would depend on Washington abandoning “excessive demands”.
