Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

In other news, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year.

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year.

Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London’s Leicester Square.

Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn.

As much as $4.98 billion (Rs 41,814 crore) worth of investments have been made by mutual funds in 10 companies belonging to the Adani Group, a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has revealed. 

Iran’s former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation’s vice president for strategic affairs.

Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source. 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to Lt Governor VK Saxena, has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi would hoist the tricolour on Independence Day in his stead. 

India finished the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with six medals – four by individuals and two in team events, including one by the men’s hockey team. Among the six medals won by India, five were bronze and one was silver, bagged by Neeraj Chopra in the men’s javelin throw.

Jung Kook and Jimin can’t stop having fun. With their latest travel show Are You Sure?! that is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, the two BTS stars are experiencing life and giving new meaning to adventures.