Day: July 8, 2024
Malala deplores Israel’s attack on Gaza school, reiterates ceasefire call
Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, while deploring Israel’s attack on another school in Gaza, has once again reiterated called for a ceasefire in the beleaguered territory. Taking to social media platform X, Malala said: “I’m devastated to see yet another Israeli strike on a school in Gaza. We cannot become numb to violations of international humanitarian law and look away from the loss of innocent lives. I reiterate the urgent call for a lasting ceasefire.” The Nobel laureate’s comments come after, as per Palestinian officials, around 16 people lost their…
Fire erupts at Pakistan Stock Exchange’s building in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building in Karachi caight fire as a blaze broke out at its fourth floor on Monday. Officials have said that five fire tenders, one snorkel, and a browser are being used in the operation to tackle the blaze which was caused by a short circuit. Fire brigade officials have said that the blaze will soon be doused as its intensity is low. While the trading was suspended at the PSX, the building has now been reopened for the public after being evacuated earlier. “It is…