Reunion island deports dozens of Sri Lankan migrants

Waterspout creates panic in Jaffna

A large waterspout created panic in parts of Jaffna today with some locals unaware what it was. The waterspout was reportedly seen off the seas of Point Pedro in Jaffna today. A number of people gathered along the beach to witness the rare sight. Some people panicked fearing it was a tornado. Waterspouts have been seen in parts of Sri Lanka, including in Colombo, in the past as well. Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said that a warning for strong winds had been issued for the

30 Oct, 2022

As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measures

With the economic situation looking gloomy in Pakistan and the country being downgraded by Fitch and Moody, the International Monetary Fund has called on the nation to impose additional taxes worth PKR 600 billion, reported Express Tribune on Tuesday. The IMF has estimated that Pakistan may have to take additional revenue measures equal to 0.75% of Pakistan?s GDP which is around 600 billion PKR. The Express Tribune citing sources said that the IMF has also urged Pakistan to notify an anti-corru

30 Oct, 2022

Politicians, media bodies demand probe into Arshad Sharif?s death

Politicians and media bodies have demanded investigations into the?killing?of Arshad Sharif at the hands of the Kenyan police. Expressing condolences, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AMEND), Punjab Union of Journalists, Karachi Union of Journalists and other media bodies termed the killing a loss for the journalist fraternity of the country. The National Press Club has announc

30 Oct, 2022