Balochistan Assembly ‘lacks genuine representation’ – Pakistan

• Meeting of political, religious leaders and tribal elders expresses concern over security situation• Seeks greater autonomy, control of resources and an end to the ‘master-slave’ mentality• Delegation to hold conversations with the Center on controversial issues QUETTA: Political and religious leaders, tribal elders and members of civil society have expressed serious concerns over the…

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After 40 years, convoy carrying gas tragedy waste heads out of Bhopal | India News

BHOPAL/INDORE: Trucks carrying hazardous waste left over from the 1984 gas tragedy began leaving the abandoned Union Carbide site in Bhopal towards a disposal plant in Pithampur, 230 kilometers away, on Wednesday night, as Workers at other factories in the industrial estate near Indore expressed concern for their safety. “Transportation to Pithampur has started. The…

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26 injured in celebratory aerial firing on New Year’s Eve in Karachi – Pakistan

Aerial firing during New Year celebrations in Karachi injured 26 people who were rushed to several hospitals in the metropolis, officials said Wednesday. On Sunday, the Karachi Commissionerate issued a notification to impose Section 144 for 48 hours from December 31. On New Year’s Eve in Karachi, citizens conduct aerial firing and use fireworks that…

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Digital divide: Working computers in just 57% of India’s schools, internet in 54% | India News

India’s school infrastructure presents a mixed picture of progress and persistent challenges, as highlighted in the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023-24 report. While more than 90% of schools have basic amenities such as electricity and gender-specific toilets, advanced facilities such as functional desks, internet access and ramps with handrails remain limited.Only…

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