Author: Kainat R

Dr Asma’s Body Airlifted to Skardu From Spantik After Weeks of Delay

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Helicopter carrying Dr Asma Mushtaq's body from Spantik Base Camp to Skardu

Summary The body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr Asma Mushtaq was airlifted to Skardu on Monday, weeks after she died on Spantik Peak. Officials confirmed the recovery came after repeated attempts were blocked by snowfall and high winds. The remains will now be flown to Lahore once weather allows. Background Dr Asma Mushtaq, 34, lost her life on August 20 after suffering a serious medical emergency at high altitude. She was descending from Spantik, a 7,027-metre peak in the Karakoram range also known as Golden Peak. Her death shook Pakistan’s small…

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Landhi Factory Fire in Karachi: Part of Building Collapses as Rescue 1122 Battles Blaze

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A large fire broke out at a factory inside Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday, and part of the building came down as flames tore through the structure. Rescue 1122 rushed fire tenders, snorkels, and ambulances to the site within minutes of getting the call. Hours later, firefighters were still working to bring the blaze fully under control. Background: Another Fire in an Area That Keeps Burning The Landhi factory fire is not an isolated event. The Landhi EPZ, one of Karachi’s busiest industrial zones, has seen a…

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Board of Peace Official Warns Gaza and West Bank Escalation Could Kill the Two-State Solution

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Board of Peace official Nickolay Mladenov speaking on the two-state solution amid Gaza and West Bank escalation

Summary A senior official at the US-backed Board of Peace said on Monday that the two-state solution is close to becoming unworkable. He pointed to two things happening at once: the stalled follow-through in Gaza and worsening West Bank escalation. Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, made the remarks while speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi, and his warning lands at a moment when the ceasefire process in Gaza is still only partly implemented. Background The Board of Peace was set up to oversee a US-backed ceasefire…

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UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Pose Existential Risk to Humanity

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UN rights chief Volker Turk speaking at the Human Rights Council about AI existential risk to humanity

Summary The United Nations rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. He demanded urgent action from governments and tech companies to reduce the dangers. His remarks came during a major address before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Background Concerns about artificial intelligence risks have been building for years among scientists, regulators, and industry insiders alike. Global bodies, including the United Nations, have repeatedly flagged the pace of AI development as outstripping the world’s ability to govern it safely. This latest…

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Nepal Holds Day of Mourning for Devastating Flood Victims

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Nepal day of mourning ceremony for devastating Nepal floods victims near Trishuli river

Summary Nepal observed a national day of mourning on Monday for the victims of the devastating floods that struck the country on August 26. Flags flew at half-mast across government buildings and Nepali missions abroad. Families of missing hydropower workers continued to pray that rescuers might still find their loved ones alive, even as hope faded with each passing day. Background The tragedy began on August 26, when glacial floods tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins in Nepal. The Bhotekoshi flood first struck Rasuwa district, sweeping away homes,…

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Islamabad ATC Grants Mushtaq Ahmad Bail in AJK Protest Case

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Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court building where ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad was granted bail in the AJK protest case

An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has granted relief to former senator Mushtaq Ahmad and dozens of his co-accused, closing a chapter that began with a protest over unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Mushtaq Ahmad bail decision, handed down on Monday, brings an end to weeks of legal proceedings that had kept the veteran politician and his supporters under judicial scrutiny. Summary The Islamabad ATC granted post-arrest bail to ex-senator Mushtaq Ahmad along with 95 other people connected to the AJK protest case. The order was issued against surety bonds…

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Falak Javed Bail Case: Why the Zaman Park Ruling Doesn’t Free Her Yet

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Lahore court building where Falak Javed bail case was heard

Summary Falak Javed, a PTI social media activist, walked away with post-arrest bail in the Zaman Park police attack case on Saturday, months after her arrest and several rounds of adjourned hearings. Yet she is not walking out of jail. The Falak Javed bail order settles only one of several cases she faces, and the rest, tied to the May 9 unrest, are still pending before the courts. Background The case traces back to a visit by an Islamabad police team to Zaman Park, Imran Khan’s Lahore residence, to serve…

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SZMCH Fire: Blaze Erupts in Operation Theatre During Surgery in Rahim Yar Khan

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SZMCH fire breaks out in operation theatre at Sheikh Zayed Medical College Hospital Rahim Yar Khan

A sudden SZMCH fire broke out inside the operating theatre of Sheikh Zayed Medical College Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan on Saturday morning, sending panic through patients and staff during an ongoing surgical procedure. The blaze started in the electrical wiring and quickly filled the theatre with smoke. Doctors halted the operation at once and moved the patient to safety. No injuries or deaths have been reported so far. Background: SZMCH Hospital and Its Role in the Region Sheikh Zayed Medical College Hospital, widely known as SZMCH, is the largest…

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Security Forces Kill Over 20 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ISPR

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Pakistan security forces personnel on patrol during counter-terrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan’s security forces killed more than 20 terrorists in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between September 3 and 5, the military’s media wing confirmed on Sunday. The announcement is the latest in a string of KP terrorist attacks and counter-attacks that have kept the province on edge for months. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was not a single raid but a set of separate engagements spread across different districts. Officials say the pattern points to a coordinated push by militants to slip across the…

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WorldFood Warehouse Houston Labor Day Sale: Basmati Rice and Cooking Oil Deals

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WorldFood Warehouse Houston Labor Day Sale flyer showing basmati rice and cooking oil prices for September 4 to 8

WorldFood Warehouse Houston’s Labor Day Sale, running September 4 through September 8, includes a dedicated round of deals on rice and cooking oils. These tend to be bulk household purchases, so even small per-unit savings add up when you’re buying a 10lb or 25lb bag, or a large jug of oil that will last a while. Below is the full breakdown, split into rice and oil so it’s easy to see where the actual value is. Basmati and Specialty Rice Ocean Pearl Golden Sella Basmati Rice, in the 10lb bag,…

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