Web archive - August 23, 2023

World

Saudi storm brings lightning, fierce winds to Makkah

Fierce storms halt schools and affect pilgrims, but no casualties reported

Pakistan, World

Will Pakistan join BRICS?

As of now I can say there is no discussion from Pakistani side, says official

World

OIC calls on India to reverse ‘illegal, unilateral’ 2019 IIOJK measures

Secretary-General Taha asks New Delhi to stop ‘gross human rights abuses’ in occupied region

World

Wagner boss Prigozhin listed as passenger on plane which crashed with no survivors: authorities

Investigation launched into plane crash that occurred tonight in Tver region, says Russia's aviation authority

Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Punjab

Poliovirus detected in Rawalpindi’s environmental sample

Virus was found in a sample collected from the Safdarabad site on August 10

World

At least 17 killed in Indian railway bridge collapse: official

Accidents like these are sadly common on large construction sites in the country, underscoring safety challenges

World

China's Xi calls for accelerated BRICS expansion

China and Russia eager to expand BRICS membership with over 40 nations interested

TV

Condolences pour in after veteran actor Akbar Khan passes away

Renowned actor, painter, and sculptor breathed his last in Karachi

Pakistan

Condemnatory protest demonstrations 'greet' Modi at BRICS summit

Protesters held banners inscribed with slogans like ‘Free Kashmir’, and ‘Modi the Butcher of Gujarat’

Cricket

ICC unveils schedule for 2023 World Cup warm-up matches

Pakistan will play their warm-up matches in Hyderabad