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Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

21Aug

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Health, Latest, Pakistan

Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

The Health Department of Balochistan has raised a high alert across the province, focusing on borders, entry and exit routes, and airports due to the increasing threat of monkeypox. This move aims to prevent the virus from spreading within the region. The health Director General (DG) instructed district health officers (DHOs) in key areas, including Quetta, Kech, Gwadar, Hub, Chaman, and Chagai, to monitor these critical transit points closely. These locations play a significant role in controlling any potential spread of the virus, making them essential for heightened surveillance. The Health Department's letter urged officials to closely monitor all entrance points in border districts. The authorities also issued high alerts for airports and crucial border areas like Gwadar, Turba...

Pakistan Conducts Successful Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile Launch

20Aug

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Latest, Pakistan, Sci-Tech

Pakistan Conducts Successful Shaheen-II Ballistic Missile Launch

Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II ballistic missile on Tuesday, demonstrating its growing defense capabilities. The Shaheen-II is a surface-to-surface missile designed to carry nuclear and conventional warheads over long distances with high precision. This successful launch reflects Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its strategic defense posture. The primary goal of the exercise was to train military personnel and test the missile's technical features. Engineers and scientists from various strategic organizations closely monitored the launch to ensure everything functioned as expected. The training also allowed experts to assess the performance of the missile's enhanced sub-systems, which play a key role in improving its accuracy and relia...

Monsoon Rain Spell in Lahore to Continue for 3 Days

20Aug

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Monsoon Rain Spell in Lahore to Continue for 3 Days

Lahore is currently experiencing a heavy monsoon rain spell that will continue for the next three days. Dark clouds cover the city, and various areas are receiving light to heavy rainfall. The rain, accompanied by strong winds, has provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, making the weather more pleasant. On Tuesday, Nishtar Colony recorded the maximum rainfall of 28mm, while other parts of Lahore, including Lakshmi Chowk, Gulberg, Upper Mall, Jail Road, Kalma Chowk, Walton Road, and Ferozepur Road, also experienced heavy downpours. This marks the second consecutive day of significant rainfall, as predicted by the Meteorological Department. As the rain continues to drench the city, many people seek shelter under the Metro bus track and other covered areas to avoid g...

Europe’s £8.6m Bridge Lets Tourists Visit Three Countries in One Day

19Aug

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Global, Latest

Europe’s £8.6m Bridge Lets Tourists Visit Three Countries in One Day

Europe now offers an extraordinary experience thanks to the Three Countries Bridge. This stunning bridge, located in Basel, Switzerland, enables visitors to explore three countries in just one day. Built with a budget of £8.6 million, the Three Countries Bridge is the world’s longest single-span bridge. It spans 248 meters across the River Rhine, with its main span reaching 229.4 meters. Impressively, it has no central supports in the water, showcasing advanced engineering and design. The bridge stands as a testament to modern architectural achievements. Furthermore, the bridge connects three nations: France, Germany, and Switzerland. It links the French town of Huningue, the German city of Weil am Rhein, and the Swiss city of Basel. This unique feature allows tourists to walk or cy...

Indian Doctors Continue Protests Over Colleague’s Rape and Murder

19Aug

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Indian Doctors Continue Protests Over Colleague’s Rape and Murder

Thousands of junior doctors across India are continuing their protests over the rape and murder of a fellow doctor, disrupting hospital services nationwide. The protests, which began nearly a week ago, are a demand for safer workplaces and swift criminal action following the tragic incident. The protests began after someone raped and murdered a 31-year-old trainee doctor on August 9 at a hospital in Kolkata. Authorities have arrested and charged a police volunteer with the crime. This horrific event has once again brought attention to the ongoing issue of sexual violence against women in India. Despite stricter laws enacted after the 2012 gang-rape and murder of a student in New Delhi, women continue to face such brutal crimes. The protesting doctors refuse to treat non-emergency pa...