At least 18 dead in separate incidents in Pakistan
At least 18 people died and 48 injured in a series of road accidents, clashes between rival groups, and drowning incidents across Pakistan on the first day of Eid ul-Adha celebrations, government authorities said on Sunday.
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At least 18 dead in separate incidents in Pakistan
At least 18 people died and 48 injured in a series of road accidents, clashes between rival groups, and drowning incidents across Pakistan on the first day of Eid ul-Adha celebrations, government authorities said on Sunday.
