Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan who was imprisoned earlier this month on corruption accusations, had some comfort on Monday when a court there rejected charges against him related to aiding in murder.

Pakistan court drops murder abetment charges against Imran Khan

Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, is holding an emergency ministers’ meeting on Sunday to discuss the high electricity bills that have caused some people to take to the streets in protest.

Pakistani Prime Minister holds emergency meeting on high electric bills

<p>Imran Khan, the former Pakistani Prime Minister, has once again admitted to misplacing the cipher, an alleged evidence of a US-backed conspiracy to oust him from power due to his take on Russia, local media reports said.&nbsp;During an interrogation held inside the Attock jail on Sunday (August 27), Imran Khan, who was removed from the prime ministerial office following a no-confidence vote in April last year, responded to inquiries posed by a three-member team from the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cybercrime Circle. The team, led by Deputy Director Ayyaz Khan, aimed to delve into the matter of the missing cipher, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Khan's denial</strong></h2>

<p>Sources quoted by Geo News indicated that Khan cooperated with the investigation team during the hour-long inquiry.</p>

<p>However, the former premier refuted claims that the paper he displayed at a public gathering last year was the cipher in question.&nbsp;"The paper I gestured in the public were cabinet meeting minutes, and not cipher,” the former premier reportedly said during the interrogation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan asserted his right, as the former prime minister, to possess such documents. However, he could not provide an explanation for why he presented it as the cipher during the public appearance.</p>

<h2><strong>Legal proceedings</strong></h2>

<p>Insiders quoted by media outlets mentioned that this likely marked the conclusion of the investigation into the cipher issue.&nbsp;“It was, probably, the last session of investigation of cipher issue,” sources told Geo News.</p>

<p>Officials involved in the case were expected to convene meetings to reach a resolution. The investigation is set to wrap up in the upcoming week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan on Saturday (August 26) challenged the rejection of nine bail applications in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The bail requests were linked to cases involving events like the May 9 riots, attacks on the Judicial Complex, and alleged fake accounts.</p>

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<p>Notably, Khan had previously petitioned the Supreme Court, asking for the transfer of his cases from the IHC to either the Lahore or Peshawar High Courts.</p>

<p>FIA has also registered a case against several PTI leaders, including former Finance Minister Hammad Azhar and former PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry. They were accused of launching a false campaign against state institutions on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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Imran Khan, the former Pakistani Prime Minister, has once again admitted to misplacing the cipher, an alleged evidence of a US-backed conspiracy to oust him from power due to his take on Russia, local media reports said.

Imran Khan, the former Pakistani Prime Minister, has once again admitted to misplacing the cipher, an alleged evidence of a US-backed conspiracy to oust him from power due to his take on Russia, local media reports said. During an interrogation held inside the Attock jail on Sunday (August 27), Imran Khan, who was removed from the prime ministerial office following a no-confidence vote in April last year, responded to inquiries posed by a three-member team from the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cybercrime Circle. The team, led by Deputy Director Ayyaz Khan, aimed to delve into the matter of the missing cipher, as per reports. Khan's denial Sources quoted by Geo News indicated that Khan cooperated with the investigation team during the hour-long inquiry. However, the former premier refuted claims that the paper he displayed at a public gathering last year was the cipher in question. "The paper I gestured in the public were cabinet meeting minutes, and not cipher,” the former premier reportedly said during the interrogation. Also Read | At least two killed, one injured after Russian shelling hits cafe in Ukraine’s northeast Khan asserted his right, as the former prime minister, to possess such documents. However, he could not provide an explanation for why he presented it as the cipher during the public appearance. Legal proceedings Insiders quoted by media outlets mentioned that this likely marked the conclusion of the investigation into the cipher issue. “It was, probably, the last session of investigation of cipher issue,” sources told Geo News. Officials involved in the case were expected to convene meetings to reach a resolution. The investigation is set to wrap up in the upcoming week. Also Read | China sends ‘police experts’ to Vanuatu after pro-West PM loses power Khan on Saturday (August 26) challenged the rejection of nine bail applications in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The bail requests were linked to cases involving events like the May 9 riots, attacks on the Judicial Complex, and alleged fake accounts. Watch | NASA's supersonic passenger flights are getting closer × Notably, Khan had previously petitioned the Supreme Court, asking for the transfer of his cases from the IHC to either the Lahore or Peshawar High Courts. FIA has also registered a case against several PTI leaders, including former Finance Minister Hammad Azhar and former PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry. They were accused of launching a false campaign against state institutions on social media. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p><strong>AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming:</strong> Pakistan is all set to claim its third victory after it defeated Afghanistan in the second ODI match. The team won the match by 1 wicket (1 ball left) , where PAK scored 302 runs and AFG scored 305 runs. Both teams are scheduled to clash again for the final ODI match of their bilateral tour on Saturday (Aug 26) at 03:00 pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, this is the last chance for Afghanistan to toss the game to the other side.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>AFG vs PAK: Live-streaming details</strong></p>

<h2>Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI live in India</h2>

<p>The broadcasting rights for Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI is purchased by Eurosports for television.&nbsp;<br />
To live stream the match, the game will be available on the Fancode app. Fans can watch the match after purchasing its subscription.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh: Eurosport<br />
Australia: Fox Sports<br />
USA: Willow TV<br />
Afghanistan: RTA Sport<br />
Pakistan: Tapmad TV; A Sports, PTV Sports<br />
Canada: Willow TV</p>

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When will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match be played?- Date</h2>

<p>Afghanistan vs Pakistan&nbsp;3rd ODI match will be held on August 26, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>When to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan?- Time</h2>

<p>The 3rd ODI match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will kick off at &nbsp;3:00 pm IST/ 8:30 pm GMT.</p>

<h2>Where will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match be played? Venue</h2>

<p>The match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</p>

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<strong>Here's everything you need to know about Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI &nbsp;Series 2023.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Full Schedule&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>1st ODI</strong>- Tuesday, 22 August, 2023<br />
Venue: &nbsp;Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota</p>

<p><strong>2nd ODI</strong>- Thursday, 24 August, 2023<br />
Venue: &nbsp;Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota</p>

<p><strong>3rd ODI</strong>- Saturday, 26 August 2023<br />
Venue: &nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</p>

<h2>AFG vs PAK: Full squads</h2>

<p><strong>Afghanistan:</strong> Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan: </strong>Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi<br />
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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan is all set to claim its third victory after it defeated Afghanistan in the second ODI match. The team won the match by 1 wicket (1 ball left) , where PAK scored 302 runs and AFG scored 305 runs.

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Pakistan is all set to claim its third victory after it defeated Afghanistan in the second ODI match. The team won the match by 1 wicket (1 ball left) , where PAK scored 302 runs and AFG scored 305 runs. Both teams are scheduled to clash again for the final ODI match of their bilateral tour on Saturday (Aug 26) at 03:00 pm IST. Meanwhile, this is the last chance for Afghanistan to toss the game to the other side. AFG vs PAK: Live-streaming details Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI live in India The broadcasting rights for Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI is purchased by Eurosports for television. To live stream the match, the game will be available on the Fancode app. Fans can watch the match after purchasing its subscription. Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh: Eurosport Australia: Fox Sports USA: Willow TV Afghanistan: RTA Sport Pakistan: Tapmad TV; A Sports, PTV Sports Canada: Willow TV When will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match be played?- Date Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match will be held on August 26, 2023. When to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan?- Time The 3rd ODI match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will kick off at 3:00 pm IST/ 8:30 pm GMT. Where will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 3rd ODI match be played? Venue The match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Here's everything you need to know about Afghanistan vs Pakistan ODI Series 2023. Full Schedule 1st ODI- Tuesday, 22 August, 2023 Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota 2nd ODI- Thursday, 24 August, 2023 Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota 3rd ODI- Saturday, 26 August 2023 Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo AFG vs PAK: Full squads Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming: How to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan live in your country, Pakistan, India

<p><strong>AFG vs PAK 1st ODI Live Streaming:&nbsp; </strong>Afghanistan and Pakistan will clash with each other in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time these teams are locking horns with each other this year. They played against each other in the Twenty20 International (T20I) series in Sharjah in March 2023, where Afghanistan won 2 matches and got victory over Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming match between Afghanistan and Pakistan</strong>.</p>

<h2>Where to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan LIVE&nbsp;stream and Broadcast?&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>AFG vs PAK</strong> live streaming and Broadcast details<br />
India: Eurosport; Fancode<br />
Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh: Eurosport<br />
Australia: Fox Sports<br />
USA: Willow TV<br />
Afghanistan: RTA Sport<br />
Pakistan: Tapmad TV; A Sports, PTV Sports<br />
Canada: Willow TV</p>

<h2>AFG vs PAK: Live- streaming details</h2>

<h2>When will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match be played?- Date</h2>

<p>The Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match will be held on August 22, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>When to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan?- Time</h2>

<p>The 1st ODI match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will kick off at &nbsp;3:00 pm IST/ 8:30 pm GMT.</p>

<h2>Where will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match be played? Venue</h2>

<p>The match will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>AFG vs PAK: Full squads</h2>

<p><strong>Afghanistan:</strong> Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan:</strong> Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi</p>


AFG vs PAK 1st ODI Live Streaming: Afghanistan and Pakistan will clash with each other in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series. This is not the first time these teams are locking horns with each other this year.

AFG vs PAK 1st ODI Live Streaming: Afghanistan and Pakistan will clash with each other in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series. This is not the first time these teams are locking horns with each other this year. They played against each other in the Twenty20 International (T20I) series in Sharjah in March 2023, where Afghanistan won 2 matches and got victory over Pakistan. Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming match between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Where to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan LIVE stream and Broadcast? AFG vs PAK live streaming and Broadcast details India: Eurosport; Fancode Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh: Eurosport Australia: Fox Sports USA: Willow TV Afghanistan: RTA Sport Pakistan: Tapmad TV; A Sports, PTV Sports Canada: Willow TV AFG vs PAK: Live- streaming details When will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match be played?- Date The Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match will be held on August 22, 2023. When to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan?- Time The 1st ODI match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will kick off at 3:00 pm IST/ 8:30 pm GMT. Where will the Afghanistan vs Pakistan 1st ODI match be played? Venue The match will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. AFG vs PAK: Full squads Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Wafadar Momand Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi

AFG vs PAK 1st ODI Live Streaming: How to watch Afghanistan vs Pakistan Live in your country, Pakistan, India

Has the Pakistan Army taken over the country's governance in a soft coup? The composition of the current interim govt & some recent developments indicate it has. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Has the Pakistan Army taken over governance in a soft coup?

<p>The Pakistani rupee reached a record-low closing value of 300.2 against the US dollar, breaking through the psychological barrier of 300 on Thursday. Data from the central bank indicated that this unwanted milestone was reached amid less curbs on outflows.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee lost more ground, closing at 299.6 to the US dollar.</p>

<p>The rupee has lost 2.9 per cent of its value since the caretaker government assumed power on August 15, when it hit a record low for a third straight day.</p>

<p>The administration is tasked with monitoring at least one review of the $3 billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and guiding the nation towards a general election, scheduled to take place by November.</p>

<p>In order to stop the drain on its dwindling foreign reserves, Pakistan introduced import restrictions beginning in 2022. The IMF rescue programme to support the crisis-hit economy had a clause to remove those restrictions from June this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When you open up a restricted trade economy, it results in an initial overreaction,” Fahad Rauf, head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities, told Reuters.</p>

<p>He added that increased inflation expectations have returned as a result of the government’s imposition of energy tariffs and increase in the price of petrol.</p>

<p>These steps are inflationary and put pressure on the rupee, he added.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Reuters)</p>

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The Pakistani rupee reached a record-low closing value of 300.2 against the US dollar, breaking through the psychological barrier of 300 on Thursday. Data from the central bank indicated that this unwanted milestone was reached amid less curbs on outflows.

The Pakistani rupee reached a record-low closing value of 300.2 against the US dollar, breaking through the psychological barrier of 300 on Thursday. Data from the central bank indicated that this unwanted milestone was reached amid less curbs on outflows. On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee lost more ground, closing at 299.6 to the US dollar. The rupee has lost 2.9 per cent of its value since the caretaker government assumed power on August 15, when it hit a record low for a third straight day. The administration is tasked with monitoring at least one review of the $3 billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and guiding the nation towards a general election, scheduled to take place by November. In order to stop the drain on its dwindling foreign reserves, Pakistan introduced import restrictions beginning in 2022. The IMF rescue programme to support the crisis-hit economy had a clause to remove those restrictions from June this year. “When you open up a restricted trade economy, it results in an initial overreaction,” Fahad Rauf, head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities, told Reuters. He added that increased inflation expectations have returned as a result of the government’s imposition of energy tariffs and increase in the price of petrol. These steps are inflationary and put pressure on the rupee, he added. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistani rupee falls to an all-time low of 300.2 against the US dollar

<p>All the eight people trapped mid-air in a cable car in Pakistan were successfully rescued, but recalling the ordeal, one of the survivors said he thought it was his last day and it was over for him. Speaking to BBC on Wednesday (August 23), Attaullah Shah said, "When the chairlift was halfway there, its rope broke. It was dangling and I was terrified." Fahim Udin Shah, the uncle of one of the rescued children, said it was like doomsday for the area, adding, everyone rushed out of their houses to see the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A kid from almost every household was here," he added. Those stranded on the cable car included seven school students (aged between 10-16 years) and one man. The high-risk operation in the north of Pakistan was completed on Tuesday night after a car was left hanging precariously at an angle all day.</p>

<p>There were fears that&nbsp;the remaining cable could give way any time, and cries of 'God is Great' arose from people gathered around to see the children brought down on harnesses by soldiers on a zip line.</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency Reuters, a military helicopter rescue operation was called off on Tuesday as night fell after two children had been pulled to safety. Floodlights were installed and a ground-based rescue continued.</p>

<p>"All the kids have been successfully and safely rescued," caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The seven students had been stuck in the cable car since 7 am (2 GMT) when they were travelling to school in a remote mountainous area in Battagram. The journey by cable car usually takes just a matter of minutes, whereas travelling on the rough mountain roads and tracks takes hours.</p>

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All the eight people trapped mid-air in a cable car in Pakistan were successfully rescued, but recalling the ordeal, one of the survivors said he thought it was his last day and it was over for him.

All the eight people trapped mid-air in a cable car in Pakistan were successfully rescued, but recalling the ordeal, one of the survivors said he thought it was his last day and it was over for him. Speaking to BBC on Wednesday (August 23), Attaullah Shah said, "When the chairlift was halfway there, its rope broke. It was dangling and I was terrified." Fahim Udin Shah, the uncle of one of the rescued children, said it was like doomsday for the area, adding, everyone rushed out of their houses to see the operation. "A kid from almost every household was here," he added. Those stranded on the cable car included seven school students (aged between 10-16 years) and one man. The high-risk operation in the north of Pakistan was completed on Tuesday night after a car was left hanging precariously at an angle all day. There were fears that the remaining cable could give way any time, and cries of 'God is Great' arose from people gathered around to see the children brought down on harnesses by soldiers on a zip line. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, a military helicopter rescue operation was called off on Tuesday as night fell after two children had been pulled to safety. Floodlights were installed and a ground-based rescue continued. "All the kids have been successfully and safely rescued," caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. The seven students had been stuck in the cable car since 7 am (2 GMT) when they were travelling to school in a remote mountainous area in Battagram. The journey by cable car usually takes just a matter of minutes, whereas travelling on the rough mountain roads and tracks takes hours. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan cable car accident | 'Thought it was my last day': Survivor recalls ordeal

In a bid to end the deadlock on the next general elections in Pakistan President Arif Alvi has invited the country's Chief election commissioner for a meeting to fix an appropriate date to hold the polls. He has proposed a meeting for today or for tomorrow. Pakistan's National Assembly was dissolved on August 9th on the advice of the then prime minister Shehbaz Sharif. This was 3 days before the mandated period now according to Pakistan's Constitution the president is obliged to hold elections within 90 days of an early dissolution.

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Around 100,000 people evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan's Punjab province after Sutlej river bursts its banks on Sunday.

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Blasphemy is a sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan. Under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, anyone deemed to have insulted Islam or Islamic figures could end up facing the death penalty. The contentious issue grabbed headlines once again on the 16th of August when several churches were set ablaze by a rampaging mob in eastern Pakistan.

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A massive landslide hits the Kullu district of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc.

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Around 100,000 people evacuated due to floods in Pakistan

In an exclusive interaction with WION's Zeba Khan, Emmy-winning documentary director, Asad Faruqi, speaks about telling stories of war. Watch the full interview here.

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Army commandos using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift rescued eight people from a broken cable car dangling hundreds of feet above a canyon Tuesday in a remote part of Pakistan, authorities said.

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In Pakistan, six students and two adults were stranded in a dangling cable car after one of its wires snapped midway into the journey. The students had no food or drinking water. Numerous attempts made to rescue the students failed. This report tells you what happened next.

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All eight people, including children, were rescued by officials in Pakistan on Tuesday night (Aug 22) after they were left trapped 900 feet mid-air in a cable car. The accident took place when a line snapped, causing the occupiers of the cable car to hang in balance for hours before a rescue began. Watch this for more.

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<p>Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face. In a Tuesday (August 22) post&nbsp;on X, formerly Twitter, the former minister lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3, terming it a "historic moment for humankind."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pak media should show #Chandrayan moon landing live tomorrow at 6:15 PM… historic moment for Human kind specially for the people, scientists and Space community of India…. Many Congratulations," Hussain said on X.</p>

<p>This is a surprising twist, considering the fact that Chaudhry is the same minister who had taunted India with the hashtag "India Failed" following ISRO's unfortunate loss of contact with the Vikram lander during the previous&nbsp;unsuccessful mission.</p>

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<p>Notably, in September&nbsp;2019, he penned several posts on X&nbsp;with the hashtag "#IndiaFailed."</p>

<p>The former minister had made a series of vile comments targeting and taunting India. His vitriolic comments also targeted the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bollywood, India's cultural sentiments, and&nbsp;Indian Air Force fighter pilot&nbsp;Abhinandan Varthaman who downed Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets in February 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Change of heart?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Now the minister, who is well-known for his insulting remarks towards India, is urging his country to witness the live broadcast of Chandrayaan-3's moon landing on Wednesday evening. His tone has shifted from taunts to admiration.</p>

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<p>This chapter in India's lunar exploration commenced on July 14 with a triumphant launch of Chandrayaan-3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.&nbsp;After gracefully entering the lunar orbit on August 5, the spacecraft is poised to execute a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23.</p>

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<p>Scheduled for a touchdown at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is diligently scouting for an ideal landing spot on the lunar landscape. As per ISRO, everything till now has been going as per the plan and the lunar mission holds the promise of turning into an epochal event.</p>

<p>Onboard the Chandrayaan-3 are Lander&nbsp;Vikram and a rover named 'Pragyaan'.</p>

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Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face.

Years after taking a jibe at India's lunar ambitions in 2019, Pakistan's former Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, has now done an unexpected about-face. In a Tuesday (August 22) post on X, formerly Twitter, the former minister lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3, terming it a "historic moment for humankind." "Pak media should show #Chandrayan moon landing live tomorrow at 6:15 PM… historic moment for Human kind specially for the people, scientists and Space community of India…. Many Congratulations," Hussain said on X. This is a surprising twist, considering the fact that Chaudhry is the same minister who had taunted India with the hashtag "India Failed" following ISRO's unfortunate loss of contact with the Vikram lander during the previous unsuccessful mission. Also Read | India's Chandrayaan-3 to make historic attempt at moon landing today Notably, in September 2019, he penned several posts on X with the hashtag "#IndiaFailed." The former minister had made a series of vile comments targeting and taunting India. His vitriolic comments also targeted the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Bollywood, India's cultural sentiments, and Indian Air Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman who downed Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets in February 2019. Change of heart? Now the minister, who is well-known for his insulting remarks towards India, is urging his country to witness the live broadcast of Chandrayaan-3's moon landing on Wednesday evening. His tone has shifted from taunts to admiration. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 soft-landing will offer basic tech for landing missions to other planets This chapter in India's lunar exploration commenced on July 14 with a triumphant launch of Chandrayaan-3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. After gracefully entering the lunar orbit on August 5, the spacecraft is poised to execute a soft landing on the moon's surface on August 23. A pinnacle moment awaits Scheduled for a touchdown at 6:04 pm on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 Lander Module is diligently scouting for an ideal landing spot on the lunar landscape. As per ISRO, everything till now has been going as per the plan and the lunar mission holds the promise of turning into an epochal event. Onboard the Chandrayaan-3 are Lander Vikram and a rover named 'Pragyaan'. WATCH | Decoding Chandrayaan-3 landing: 'If problem arises, landing could be delayed' × The rover is employed with laser beams which it will use to melt a portion of the moon's surface known as regolith. This will enable the analysis of the gases released during this procedure. This endeavour will help gain India an understanding of the lunar landscape and insights into its suitability for eventual human habitation. Upon successful landing, Chandrayaan-3 is poised to operate for a fortnight, embarking on a series of experiments. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Pak ex-minister praises Chandrayaan-3 mission, had taken jibes on Indian lunar mission in 2019

<p>Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan's Punjab province, emergency services said on Wednesday. Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in the central province were inundated when the Sutlej river burst its banks on Sunday. Emergency services have been working to evacuate residents and livestock to higher ground.</p>

<p>"We have rescued 100,000 people and transferred them to safer places," Farooq Ahmad, spokesman for the Punjab emergency services, told AFP.</p>

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<p>The head of Punjab's government, Mohsin Naqvi, claimed that monsoon rains had prompted authorities in India to release excess reservoir water into the Sutlej river, causing flooding downstream on the Pakistani side of the border. Officials on the Indian side could not immediately be reached for comment.</p>

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<p>The Punjab disaster management agency warned that forecasted monsoon rains could exacerbate the flooding in the coming days.</p>

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<p>Pakistan is still struggling to recover from the devastating floods that inundated nearly one-third of the country in 2022, affecting more than 33 million people.</p>

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Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan's Punjab province, emergency services said on Wednesday. Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in the central province were inundated when the Sutlej river burst its banks on Sunday.

Around 100,000 people have been evacuated from flooded villages in Pakistan's Punjab province, emergency services said on Wednesday. Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in the central province were inundated when the Sutlej river burst its banks on Sunday. Emergency services have been working to evacuate residents and livestock to higher ground. "We have rescued 100,000 people and transferred them to safer places," Farooq Ahmad, spokesman for the Punjab emergency services, told AFP. Also Read | Child gun deaths reach all-time high in the United States, reveals new study The head of Punjab's government, Mohsin Naqvi, claimed that monsoon rains had prompted authorities in India to release excess reservoir water into the Sutlej river, causing flooding downstream on the Pakistani side of the border. Officials on the Indian side could not immediately be reached for comment. Also Read | Two civilians killed in Russian air strikes on water station in Syria's rebel-held northwest The Punjab disaster management agency warned that forecasted monsoon rains could exacerbate the flooding in the coming days. Watch | Greece wildfires: Temperature in Greece touches 41 degree Celsius × Pakistan is still struggling to recover from the devastating floods that inundated nearly one-third of the country in 2022, affecting more than 33 million people. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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At least eight people including six children have been trapped in a cable car in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan military helicopters have been deployed to conduct rescue operations.

Cable carrying chairlift snapped, four children rescued, rescue operations halted

Pakistan: Cable carrying chairlift snapped, four children rescued out of eight stranded | WION

<p>After the breakage of cable car wires, eight individuals, including six children were left stranded at the height of 900 feet mid-air in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday. The incident took place in Allai tehsil in the province's Allai District.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A chairlift stuck at a height of about 900 ft midway due to breakage in one of its cables in Battagram. 8 persons including 6 children stranded," the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reportedly said in a statement.</p>

<p>The incident reportedly took place around 8 am when the schoolchildren were en route to their school. The cable car was privately operated by local residents as a means of transportation across the river. This is because there is an absence of roads or bridges in the region. The cable car came to a halt after the cable car wire broke mid-air.</p>

<h2><strong>Trying to spread net under cable car&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In order to rescue the stuck people, an army helicopter was dispatched to the scene. "After coordination, Pak Army helicopter has been despatched for the rescue operation," the NDMA statement added.&nbsp; The rescue efforts are currently underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tactic that the army copter is trying to employ is to try and spread nets under the cable car. Allai Assistant Commissioner Jawad Hussain quoted by Dawn media outlet said that the area was surveyed for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, a second military helicopter also arrived at the site.</p>

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<p>“If the second helicopter fails to rescue the passengers, Rescue 1122 teams will make efforts from the ground via a snorkel,” the official said, adding, “We have also called locals from Shangla’s Besham who have experience in conducting similar rescue operations near the Diamer Bhasha dam."&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the passengers inside the stuck cable car, Gulfaraz, spoke to <em>Geo News</em>&nbsp;over the phone and said that the problem initially started when the first wire broke at 7 am. Following this, another wire also snapped, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that a student suffering from a heart condition has been unconscious for three hours. He was on his way to the hospital when the incident occurred. He confirmed that six of those in the cable car were students aged 10-16 years.</p>

<p>A school teacher, Zafar Iqbal, said that the students were going to the school when the incident struck. “The chairlift is used to go from one place to another. In this area, 150 children come to school by chairlift,” Geo News reported quoting him.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Help sought&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The leader of Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Faisal Karim Kundi, has urged caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, interim Chief Minister KP Muhammad Azam Khan and Information Minister Feroze Jamal to urgently deal with the situation and rescue the stuck people.&nbsp;</p>

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After the breakage of cable car wires, eight individuals, including six children were left stranded at the height of 900 feet mid-air in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday.

After the breakage of cable car wires, eight individuals, including six children were left stranded at the height of 900 feet mid-air in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday. The incident took place in Allai tehsil in the province's Allai District. "A chairlift stuck at a height of about 900 ft midway due to breakage in one of its cables in Battagram. 8 persons including 6 children stranded," the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reportedly said in a statement. The incident reportedly took place around 8 am when the schoolchildren were en route to their school. The cable car was privately operated by local residents as a means of transportation across the river. This is because there is an absence of roads or bridges in the region. The cable car came to a halt after the cable car wire broke mid-air. Trying to spread net under cable car In order to rescue the stuck people, an army helicopter was dispatched to the scene. "After coordination, Pak Army helicopter has been despatched for the rescue operation," the NDMA statement added. The rescue efforts are currently underway. The tactic that the army copter is trying to employ is to try and spread nets under the cable car. Allai Assistant Commissioner Jawad Hussain quoted by Dawn media outlet said that the area was surveyed for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, a second military helicopter also arrived at the site. Pakistan rescue helicopter is near the chair lift, rescue operation is going on.. 8 schoolchildren and teachers were stranded in a cable car in Battagram’s Allai tehsil.#Pakistan #Battagram #helicopter #chairlift #helicopter #chairlift #KhyberPakhtunkhwa pic.twitter.com/d0hXKWTZyb — Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) August 22, 2023 × “If the second helicopter fails to rescue the passengers, Rescue 1122 teams will make efforts from the ground via a snorkel,” the official said, adding, “We have also called locals from Shangla’s Besham who have experience in conducting similar rescue operations near the Diamer Bhasha dam." One of the passengers inside the stuck cable car, Gulfaraz, spoke to Geo News over the phone and said that the problem initially started when the first wire broke at 7 am. Following this, another wire also snapped, he added. He added that a student suffering from a heart condition has been unconscious for three hours. He was on his way to the hospital when the incident occurred. He confirmed that six of those in the cable car were students aged 10-16 years. A school teacher, Zafar Iqbal, said that the students were going to the school when the incident struck. “The chairlift is used to go from one place to another. In this area, 150 children come to school by chairlift,” Geo News reported quoting him. Help sought The leader of Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Faisal Karim Kundi, has urged caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, interim Chief Minister KP Muhammad Azam Khan and Information Minister Feroze Jamal to urgently deal with the situation and rescue the stuck people. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Pakistan cable car incident: 6 children among 8 stranded at 3,000 feet, rescue operation underway

Six children and two teachers were trapped in a chairlift hanging 274 metres (900ft) above a ravine in Pakistan. As per the reports, rescue operations are underway.

Video: Children trapped 900 ft mid-air in Pakistan, army rescue ops on

A new controversy has erupted in the country President Arif Alvi has denied signing bills amending the Official Secrets Act.

Did Pakistan President sign off on key laws?

Pakistan Christians in Pakistan's Punjab Province sat among the rubble of their ransacked church for the first Sunday service this is because the Muslim mob rampaged through their neighbourhoods in eastern Punjab. Over 80 Christian homes and 19 churches were vandalized in a riot.

Pakistan: First Sunday service since a mob rampaged through the neighbourhood

Pakistan has plunged into fresh crisis with President Alvi denying having denied having signed two controversial bills - the Official Secrets Act and the Pakistan Army Act. The development has sparked speculations weather the country heads towards a military rule going forward.

Pakistan President Arif Alvi denies signing key bills, says 'God is my witness'

Pakistan's former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was arrested on Saturday. Qureshi serves as vice-chairman of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Pakistan: Ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested, PTI calls it 'illegal tactic'

Pakistan: President Arif Alvi denies signing of key laws

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the controversial US cipher case by arresting former Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar.

Pakistan arrests former PTI secretary-general in US cipher Case

<p>The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the controversial US cipher case by arresting former Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar.</p>

<p>This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, both of whom were linked to the cipher investigation, as reported by ANI.</p>

<p>The case centres&nbsp;on alleged threats from the United States to remove Imran Khan from power, which has stirred political turmoil.</p>

<h2><strong>Asad Umar's arrest </strong></h2>

<p>According to ARY News, Asad Umar was arrested by the FIA from Islamabad in connection with the cipher investigation, which PTI claims contains threats from the United States to oust Imran Khan from his position. This development follows the arrest of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was taken into custody at his Islamabad residence.</p>

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<h2><strong>Qureshi's arrest and denial </strong></h2>

<p>Geo News reported that Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PTI Vice Chairman, was arrested from his residence in Islamabad by the FIA. Qureshi was subsequently transported to the FIA headquarters in the federal capital. Prior to his arrest, Qureshi held a press conference where he refuted reports of internal party conflicts aimed at replacing imprisoned party leader Imran Khan.</p>

<h2><strong>Background of the cipher case </strong></h2>

<p>The FIA's investigation into the controversial US cipher gained momentum in July when both Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar were questioned for nearly two hours. Qureshi has consistently maintained that the cipher is authentic, supporting Imran Khan's claims that it played a role in the orchestrated attempt to remove him from power through an opposition no-confidence motion in April the previous year.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Federal agency makes more arrests in Cipher case</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Seriousness of the cipher case </strong></h2>

<p>The cipher case took a more serious turn when Azam Khan, the former prime minister's principal secretary, testified before a magistrate and the FIA. He revealed that the ex-PM had utilised the US cipher for political gain and to avert a vote of no-confidence against him. Azam Khan noted that when he provided the cipher to the former premier, it was received with enthusiasm, and the language was regarded as a "US blunder." Khan further stated that the cable was intended for "creating a narrative against the establishment and opposition."</p>

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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has taken a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the controversial US cipher case by arresting former Secretary-General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, both of whom were linked to the cipher investigation, as reported by ANI. The case centres on alleged threats from the United States to remove Imran Khan from power, which has stirred political turmoil. Asad Umar's arrest According to ARY News, Asad Umar was arrested by the FIA from Islamabad in connection with the cipher investigation, which PTI claims contains threats from the United States to oust Imran Khan from his position. This development follows the arrest of PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was taken into custody at his Islamabad residence. Also read | Pakistan: Muslim cleric among dozen probed over blasphemy riots Qureshi's arrest and denial Geo News reported that Shah Mahmood Qureshi, PTI Vice Chairman, was arrested from his residence in Islamabad by the FIA. Qureshi was subsequently transported to the FIA headquarters in the federal capital. Prior to his arrest, Qureshi held a press conference where he refuted reports of internal party conflicts aimed at replacing imprisoned party leader Imran Khan. Background of the cipher case The FIA's investigation into the controversial US cipher gained momentum in July when both Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar were questioned for nearly two hours. Qureshi has consistently maintained that the cipher is authentic, supporting Imran Khan's claims that it played a role in the orchestrated attempt to remove him from power through an opposition no-confidence motion in April the previous year. Also watch | Pakistan: Federal agency makes more arrests in Cipher case Seriousness of the cipher case The cipher case took a more serious turn when Azam Khan, the former prime minister's principal secretary, testified before a magistrate and the FIA. He revealed that the ex-PM had utilised the US cipher for political gain and to avert a vote of no-confidence against him. Azam Khan noted that when he provided the cipher to the former premier, it was received with enthusiasm, and the language was regarded as a "US blunder." Khan further stated that the cable was intended for "creating a narrative against the establishment and opposition." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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