Web archive - April 30, 2024

World

Indian security forces kill 10 Maoist rebels in gun battle

Fighting in Abujhmad area of Bastar region follows April 16 clash where 29 rebels were killed in nearby district

Pakistan

Pakistan launches national gender strategy to empower adolescent girls

If implemented effectively, strategy can improve lives of girls, including those living with disability, says UNICEF

Technology, World

India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned

Musk was to meet Modi and announce $3b investment in Indian car plant, cancelled due to 'very heavy Tesla obligations'

Spotlight

Why Mahira Khan is the perfect icon to showcase Pakistan's image globally

Actor wins hearts with her style and her insights on social issues

World

Gunman kills six in attack on Afghan mosque: govt spokesman

Locals say Shia mosque in district south of Herat city targeted, killing imam and three-year-old child

World

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building at Columbia University

Protesters entered Hamilton Hall - the site of student protests dating back to the 1960s

Pakistan

US envoy hosts Pakistan cricket team ahead of T20 World Cup

Ambassador Blome presents team members a commemorative embassy cricket ball and an autographed softball bat

Pakistan

At least 143 killed in unusually heavy April rains

PMD spokesperson says country’s rainfall for the month surged 164% above normal level

World

Chinese tech giant Huawei profit surges 564%, biting into Apple sales

Huawei’s Net profit in the January-March period amounted to $2.7 billion

Pakistan

KU students rally in solidarity with Palestine amidst global outcry

Organised by Islami Jamiat-e-Talba, the demonstration saw both male and female students voicing their support