The hunger strike by Sindh Progressive Party (Taraqqi Pasand Party) against the prevalence of unrest and drug trade in Badin district has entered its third day. The activists of Taraqqi Pasand Party (STP) are staging a continuous hunger strike outside the Badin Press Club, led by Divisional President Shahnawaz Sial, Ghulam Qadir Moradani, Qasim Halipoto, and Irshad Nahrio. STP's Division President, Shahnawaz Sial, pointed out the rise in crimes, thefts, and drug sales, blaming the police for being inactive and failing to ensure citizens' safety. The protesters accused the Badin Police of allegedly supporting criminals and drug dealers, resulting in deteriorating city conditions. The STP attributing the police's failure to political interference and corruption.

The intricate web of factors contributing to the prevalence of malnutrition in Pakistan is underscored by a confluence of socio-economic and cultural dynamics. The main connection between inflation and malnutrition is accessibility; food costs generally increase as a result of inflation. If the youngsters won't be able to compete in the economy, we must consider where Pakistan will end up. Through partnerships with the Government of Pakistan, NI has played a pivotal role in advancing various nutrition-related initiatives across the country. In Pakistan, where malnutrition remains a persistent challenge, NI's efforts stand as a testament to the power of collective action.

A recent trip to Kandahar and Kabul provided some glimpses into how senior Taliban officials view Pakistan’s displeasure with their counter-terrorism efforts. The Pakistan army chief had in his address to the jirga reportedly shot down the suggestion by the Afghan Taliban to resume talks with the TTP. The jirga was told that talks will only be held with the Taliban regime as the TTP is in their territory. The order says all those using Afghan soil for terrorism in neighbouring countries will have to face consequences if found involved; and they will be dealt with under the law of the land. “How can we then tolerate any threats or attacks on the interests of our neighbours,” an official in Kabul asked.

There have been widespread protests against electricity bills. Perhaps particularly worrying for the government is the fact that there is no single organization, let alone any political party behind the protests. Also, it means that the protesters cannot really be given concessions that might bring the protests to an end. The government must not wait for protests to grow, and must avoid the sort of clash with the public that it avoided on May 9. It should not be forgotten that there have been protests when LESCO and K-Electric offices have been razed.

Da’ish and its affiliates such as Afghanistan-based Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), now armed with NATO-calibre weapons, continue to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring countries, two UN counter-terrorism officials told the Security Council. “As a result of counter-terrorism efforts, Da’ish has moved to adopt less hierarchical and more networked, decentralised structures, following al-Qaeda’s footsteps, with increased operational autonomy by its affiliated groups,” said Voronkov. Conflict and instability in Sudan have also renewed attention on the presence and activity of Da’ish and other terrorist groups there. He underscored that international law “remains the bedrock” for successful counter-terrorism efforts. Her final point noted that the UN has stepped up efforts to hold Da’ish accountable for its crimes.

The Ottawa Redblacks will be unveiling an exciting new offensive weapon when they take on the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. Receiver Bralon Addison is slated to make his debut for the Redblacks after recovering from an Achilles injury suffered last season. In eight games played a year ago, Addison caught 43 passes for 433 yards. In 31 career games, Addison has snagged 143 passes for 2,013 yards and eight touchdowns. The Redblacks (3-7) will visit the Elks (1-9) on Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has commenced a resurgence that jeopardises the country’s security environment. The TTP ambitions to merge with different militant groups is also fostering the TTP’s revival. The resurgence of TTP has various implications for Pakistan’s security as it jeopardises peace and regional stability. Security forces of Pakistan have carried out several effective operations in the affected areas, including Balochistan, to deal with TTP’s imminent threat. However, the actions and operations of the armed forces solely would not be sufficient to entirely eradicate the TTP’s threat.

The Edmonton Elks have activated versatile defender Mark McLaurin for Sunday’s game against the Ottawa Redblacks. He recorded seven tackles and an interception in two games last season, adding 18 defensive tackles in five appearances in 2023. The 26-year-old will fill in at strong-side linebacker with both Loucheiz Purifoy and Enock Makonzo still on the six-game injured list. The rest of the Elks’ roster remains unchanged, save for the return of offensive lineman Josiah St-John. The Elks (1-9) will host the Redblacks (3-7) on Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.

ISLAMABAD - The security agencies Friday claimed to have thwarted attempts to hack mobile phones of the senior government officials aimed at obtaining sensitive information. The involved elements tried to acquire sensitive information from government officials and bureaucracy in the name of senior government officials. They also tried to seek infor­mation by sending mobile hacking links through WhatsApp, said a press release issued by the PM Office press wing. It added that the government had instructed all its officials to remain vigilant and not to respond to any such message. All the security agencies are fully alert on this matter, the press release added.

A school teacher in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, could be seen in the video subjecting a seven-year-old Muslim student to degrading treatment. The video, which surfaced on Friday, showed Trapta Tyagi, a primary school teacher asking for a Muslim student to be evicted due to his religion and asking his classmates to slap him. “I have declared that all Muslim children should go,” Tyagi is heard saying in the video. This is not how you treat kids.”According to his father Mohammad Irshad, the teacher “asked them [classmates] to slap my son one by one”. A school teacher in India orders Hindu kids to step up and slap a Muslim kid one by one.

WhatsApp is adding support for HD videos, enabling users to send high-resolution videos to their contacts. Similar to the HD photos feature, HD videos allow users to send high-definition videos to family and friends easily, without employing other tiresome methods to send files. Previously, WhatsApp would compress all videos to 480p due to the app's resolution limit. Now users can send HD videos up to 720p. To send videos in HD, users will have to select the HD button at the top, after they have selected the video they wish to send from their phone gallery.

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif talking to the media in London along with his brother Nawaz Sharif on August 25, 2023. Addressing the media alongside his elder brother, Shehbaz, who is also the party president, stated, "Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October and lead the election campaign." The announcement was made with Nawaz Sharif sitting by Shehbaz's side. Regarding the upcoming general elections, Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that the coalition government dissolved the assemblies according to the Constitution. Nawaz Sharif urged party members to prepare and mobilise all party units for active participation in the elections.

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday revealed that security agencies have foiled hacking attempts targetting senior government officials’ mobile phones to obtain sensitive information. A statement released by the PMO maintained that hackers posing as senior government officials and bureaucrats were trying to obtain information through mobile hacking links on WhatsApp. The PMO has instructed all government officials to be “vigilant and not respond to any such message”. The statement further stated that Pakistan’s security agencies are “fully alert in this matter”. The dark web, or darknet, is a part of the internet that lies beyond the reach of search engines.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday urged Afghan authorities honor their commitments of not allowing their land for terrorism against other countries including Pakistan, elaborating that Pakistan has repeatedly shared concerns with the Afghan authorities about the terrorism threat emanating from Afghanistan. “Pakistan will examine the latest developments and make a determination about its future engagement with the Group”, Ms Baloch said. Responding a question, she stated Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday where he was briefed on Pakistan’s foreign policy. The Prime Minister shared his vision for a dynamic foreign policy and strengthening Pakistan’s relationships with countries around the world especially in terms of trade, investment, economic diplomacy, connectivity and public diplomacy. He directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Foreign Missions to work diligently for the welfare of overseas Pakistanis.

ISLAMABAD - Caretaker Prime Minister An­waarul Haq Kakar visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday and received a briefing on the foreign policy of Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi briefed the prime minister about the coun­try's foreign policy. PM Kakar shared his vision for a dynamic foreign policy and for strengthening Pakistan’s rela­tionships with other coun­tries. Meanwhile, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar Thursday held a meeting with Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq. The AJK prime minis­ter congratulated him on as­suming the office of caretaker prime minister and expressed his best wishes for him.