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Victor Mugarura, a first-year agriculture student at Kabale University, died by suicide on July 24, 2025. The 22-year-old hanged himself at his residence in Hamurara cell after missing semester examinations. Elly Maate from Kigezi Regional Police confirmed the tragic incident. Financial...

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited directors selected Eng. Richard Matsiko as Acting Chief Executive Officer during their July 24, 2025, board meeting. Joshua Karamagi stepped down from his leadership position after submitting his resignation letter. The board accepted his departure...

A cholera epidemic has claimed four lives in Amuru district, with Elegu Town experiencing the most severe impact along the border region. District health officer Dr. Alfred Okello reports an extraordinary increase in cases affecting the area. Bibia Health Center has successfully treated and...

Isaac Atukunda submitted a petition, PT 306/2025, challenging retired Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde's victory in Rukungiri Municipality's NRM primary elections. The formal complaint reached the NRM Elections Disputes Tribunal on July 25, 2025, with support from fellow candidate Elisa Rutahigwa...

AC Milan defeated Liverpool 4-2 during their preseason encounter at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on Saturday. The Italian club capitalized on defensive lapses to secure victory against the Premier League champions. Ruben Loftus-Cheek found the net for Milan while substitute Noah Okafor...

Bangladesh's youth cricket team secured a narrow victory against South Africa during their tri-nation tournament opener in Harare on Saturday. The visiting side achieved the triumph by a single wicket after chasing down a target of 129 runs. Samiun Basir remained unbeaten on 45 runs to deliver...

Inter Miami CF acquired Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Club Atlético de Madrid through a loan agreement spanning the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign. The contract features a permanent transfer option extending through 2029. De Paul earned World Cup honors in 2022 and claimed two...

The Asian Cricket Council announced Saturday that the 2025 Asia Cup will occur from September 9 through 28 in the United Arab Emirates. Eight teams will compete in the Twenty20 format tournament across various venues. ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi revealed the dates through social media while...

Australia secured their Twenty20 series against the West Indies after Tim David's remarkable batting performance on Friday. David reached his century from just 37 deliveries, striking eleven sixes and six boundaries to guide his team to victory. The tourists successfully chased down a target of...

Bangladesh cricketer Parvez Hossain Emon has progressed from U-19 World Cup champion to securing positions in national T20 and ODI teams. The 23-year-old opener credits healthy competition among aggressive left-handed batsmen for pushing him toward excellence. Selectors maintained faith in his...

Students from the National University of Sciences and Technology earned positions among thirteen global finalists for the sixth Kibo Robot Programming Challenge scheduled for 2025. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission enabled this achievement by supporting academic...

Pakistan Peoples Party members across Punjab organized celebratory activities for President Asif Ali Zardari's seventieth birthday on Saturday. Haji Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan guided party workers to the shrine of Hazrat Ali Hajveri where they prayed for the president's wellbeing. Faisal Mir arranged a...

Senator Talha Mehmood opened a complimentary medical program for journalists and their relatives on Saturday. The National Press Club partnered with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital from Rawalpindi to deliver specialized vision care during the weekend event. Medical professionals offered services...

Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani congratulated President Asif Ali Zardari on reaching his seventieth birthday milestone. The chairman praised Zardari as an exceptional political leader who champions democratic values and constitutional principles. Gillani acknowledged the president's...

Punjab's disaster management authority released flood alerts targeting Chenab and Jhelum river systems. Officials predict water levels will rise between July 28 and 31. Multiple commissioners received warnings about potential medium-level flooding risks. Regional authorities must implement...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif conducted Saturday discussions about Model Village initiatives and waste management programs. Officials presented updates on the ambitious plan targeting 1,200 villages throughout the province. Development teams have finished work on 130 communities...

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced that Pakistan contains South Asia's largest connected arid mangrove ecosystem within Sindh's Indus Delta area. The maritime official declared that this revenue potential reaches between twenty and fifty million...

Syed Murad Ali Shah welcomed Titus M.J. Abu Basutu at a diplomatic gathering focused on bilateral relations between Pakistan and Zimbabwe. Senior government officials and business leaders participated in discussions about expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting addressed...

Kamran Khan Tessori ordered university leaders across Sindh province to begin organizing Independence Day festivities combined with Marka-e-Haq commemorations. The provincial governor conducted Saturday discussions with vice chancellors at his official residence regarding these upcoming...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that India-backed terrorists will meet their defeat in Pakistan. The minister promised severe repercussions for militants receiving support from India. Anti-Pakistan forces face tightening pressure as authorities pursue them aggressively. Both terrorists...