Tue, 21-Oct-2025

9 people killed in school shooting in Austria

Austria

Austria: At least nine people, including teachers and students, were killed in a high school firing in Austria. According to foreign media, the incident took place at a high school in the southern Austrian city of Greys, where an unknown person opened fire at a school. Police said 9 people were killed and some seriously … Read more

ECP issues special permits to foreign media for election coverage

ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued permits to foreign journalists for coverage of the general elections 2024 scheduled for February 28.

In the first phase, 49 journalists from 13 countries have been given election coverage permits.

Permits have been issued to journalists from China, Japan, the USA, UK, Canada, France and Hong Kong.

Permits have also been issued to journalists from Serbia, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Thailand and Singapore.

Delegations from the European Union, and Commonwealth countries will also come to observe the election.

According to the statement, about 136 foreign journalists have applied for permission to cover the elections to be held on February 8, 2024.

Those Foreign journalists, who have not yet been issued permits for coverage, will get the permission passes soon. Besides, delegations from the European Union, Commonwealth countries will also come to observe the election.

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Video: Woman wearing abaya and niqab exercising on loaded machines

Video of a woman wearing abaya and niqab exercising on loaded machines goes viral

Ahlam Mohammad Ali, from Houston, Texas, USA, proved that no kind of clothing can hinder your passion.

On social media these days, Ahlam’s videos are the subject of discussion, who are seen wearing abayas and niqabs and exercising on heavy machines.

The video shows the woman doing other exercises, including squats, boxing and push-ups.

In an interview with foreign media, Ahlam said “The niqab does not limit me to any work, I want to tell the world that you can do the work that makes you happy even if you wear the clothes of your choice.”

“The purpose of this workout is to send a message to women that you can live your life as you please, even if you are wearing a hijab and a niqab,” she said.

“Fitness is very important to me, so my hijab, niqab or loose clothes can’t stop me, it’s not a shame for me in any way,” says Ahlam. ‘

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India continues to target civilians, violate international laws

Pakistan

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says India has been targeting civilians along the Line of Control and committing violations of international laws. In a statement, he said the visit of the foreign media representatives to the Line of Control yesterday was very important. The Minister said India always used double standards, but Pakistan took foreign … Read more