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Indus river drying up, PPP member Sherry Rehman voices concern

Indus river drying up, PPP member Sherry Rehman voices concern

Islamabad, Apr 10 (UNI) With the water level in the Indus river recording a historic low, the PPP (Pakistan People's Party) member Sherry Rehman has termed it a national issue and urged that it must not be politicised.
In an urgent call to action, the former climate change minister stressed that the situation is now a national emergency, according to Dawn.
“The Indus River is drying up before our eyes,” warned Senator Rehman, who heads the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Env­ironmental Coordination.

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Bangladesh 'locks' National ID card of former PM Sheikh Hasina, nine family members

21 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Dhaka, Apr 21 (UNI) Escalating its attacks against Sheikh Hasina and her family, the Bangladesh Election Commission's National Identity Registration Wing has blocked the National Identity cards of the former Prime Minister and nine of her family members.

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Philippines' military drills with U S opposed by regional countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 PM

Beijing, Apr 21 (UNI) The Philippines' decision to conduct the large-scale military drills with the United States has been detested and opposed by regional countries, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said here on Monday.

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Pope Francis leaves behind unique legacy in Catholic world

21 Apr 2025 | 7:19 PM

Rome, Apr 21 (UNI) Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88 today, was one of the Vatican’s most unique figures, with his papacy being marked by several unusual aspects.

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Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

Iran's FM to visit China for talks on ties, US negotiations

21 Apr 2025 | 7:09 PM

Tehran, Apr 21 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday, during which he will discuss Iran's ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington, as well as Iran-China ties, with Chinese officials, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Monday.

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Wild fire engulfs Poland's Biebrza National Park

21 Apr 2025 | 6:25 PM

Warsaw, Apr 21 (UNI) A major wildfire has engulfed approximately 400 hectares of Biebrza National Park in northeastern Poland, local authorities confirmed Monday morning.

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