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In Bangladesh, at least nine people have been killed after Cyclone Sitrang slammed into the southern coastal areas.

The cyclone flooded low lying areas snapping communications and power links and destroying houses displacing a million of people.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Kashmiri people on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world will observe Black Day on Thursday against the illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir by India.

In a statement in Srinagar, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference appealed the people to observe complete strike on October 27 in the occupied valley to convey the world that they want immediate end to Indian occupation of their homeland.

It was on 27th October in 1947, when Indian troops invaded Jammu and Kashmir and occupied it in total violation of the Partition Plan of the subcontinent and against the Kashmiris’ aspirations.

Meanwhile, posters have appeared in Srinagar and other areas wherein people have been asked to observe October 27, as black day.

The posters pasted on walls, buildings and electric polls said the Kashmiris will continue their struggle till they achieve their right to self-determination as promised by the international community.

Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has planned to organize a series of activities to mark Kashmir Black Day.

According to an official of PNCA, the speech and tableaus contests will be arranged among the students of schools and colleges to educate them about the struggle of Kashmiri people for their right of self-determination.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Fed up of the caste based violence across India, a group of around 250 Dalits in Rajasthan have converted to Buddhism.

Besides converting to Buddhism, they also immersed the idols and pictures of deities into Baithali river in their village Bhulon in Rajasthan.

One of the newly convert Buddhist Rajendra told media that they were not allowed to visit temples and worship, so they had no reason to follow such a religion as they were not considered as Hindus.

Source: Radio Pakistan

At least 60 people have been killed in an aerial attack on a concert in Kachin state of Myanmar by its military.

The attacks took place while artists were performing on stage as part of the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), a powerful separatist group based in the country’s north.

Three Myanmar jets are reported to have been involved in the attack.

The aftermath of the attack shows an awful lot of destruction.  The attack left 100 people seriously injured.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Kashmiris on both sides of the line of control and world over are celebrating 75th Founding Day of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with a renewed pledge to continue the struggle until the liberation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and accession of the whole territory to Pakistan. 

The Founding Day is celebrated in commemoration of freedom from the Dogra regime on the 24th of October in 1947.   

In Muzaffarabad, the day was dawned with special prayers for freedom of brethren in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. A function was held at Parade Ground.

Special prayers were also offered for the integrity and prosperity of Pakistan and the early liberation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

All the three radio stations of Azad Jammu and Kashmir are airing special programs to highlight the significance of Founding Day.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative to make the country a vital center in the global supply chains.

The GSCRI aims to establish several special economic zones, attracting the regional headquarters of international companies to Saudi Arabia as well as through pressing on with regulatory and procedural reforms

Source: Radio Pakistan