Tag: Tragedy
Ex-CCPO Quetta appears before tribunal in Kharotabad tragedy
Former Quetta Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Daud Janejo on Monday appeared before an inquiry tribunal probing into the killing of five...
Japan’s nuclear tragedy wakeup call for world: PPC
KARACHI - The Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) on Tuesday reiterated its stand on the dangers of nuclear technology in the backdrop of the recent catastrophe in Japan, which has again highlighted the potential hazards of nuclear power.
A statement issued by the PPC stated that the description of nuclear power as reliable, secure and a source of renewable energy has turned out to be a myth, as Japan learnt that nuclear energy is an irresponsible, expensive and unnecessary high-risk
A statement issued by the PPC stated that the description of nuclear power as reliable, secure and a source of renewable energy has turned out to be a myth, as Japan learnt that nuclear energy is an irresponsible, expensive and unnecessary high-risk
Germany shuts down seven reactors after Japanese tragedy
BERLIN/TOKYO/SENDAI - Germany announced on Tuesday the temporary shutdown of its seven oldest nuclear reactors while it conducts a safety probe in light of Japan's atomic emergency. "We are launching a safety review of all nuclear reactors ... with all reactors in operation since before the end of 1980 set to be idled for the period of the (three-month) moratorium," Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
This covers seven of the 17 reactors in Germany, which decided a decade ago to be
This covers seven of the 17 reactors in Germany, which decided a decade ago to be
In tragedy, Japan impresses the world
WASHINGTON - Despite the horrific scenes of destruction, Japan may emerge from its quake-tsunami disaster with a stronger international brand-name as the nation's resilience wins wide praise.
Television stations around the world have broadcast the footage of the seismic waves as they razed homes and carried away cars as if they were toys, stranding dazed survivors on the brutalized landscape. But coverage has also shown another side -- Japanese showing calm as they search for
Television stations around the world have broadcast the footage of the seismic waves as they razed homes and carried away cars as if they were toys, stranding dazed survivors on the brutalized landscape. But coverage has also shown another side -- Japanese showing calm as they search for
Queen saddened by New Zealand mine tragedy
LONDON: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II said on Wednesday she was "deeply saddened" by the news that 29 men missing in a New Zealand coal mine, including two Britons, have died.
"I am deeply saddened by today's news that there is now no hope for the men trapped in the Pike River mine," the queen said in a message to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, released by Buckingham Palace.
"My heart goes out to the families and friends of these 29 brave miners and to all who have been
"I am deeply saddened by today's news that there is now no hope for the men trapped in the Pike River mine," the queen said in a message to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, released by Buckingham Palace.
"My heart goes out to the families and friends of these 29 brave miners and to all who have been
