By AFP 26 September 2022 | 9:52 am Six Pakistan servicemen were killed in a helicopter crash in southwestern Pakistan, the military said Monday, the second deadly chopper incident in just over a month. Police Line PHOTO: Shutterstock Six Pakistan servicemen were killed in a helicopter crash in southwestern Pakistan, the military said Monday, the second deadly chopper incident in just over a month. The helicopter went down near Khost, a small town in Balochistan province bordering Afghanistan and Iran. “A helicopter on a flying mission crashed late last night. Six personnel — including two army majors (both pilots) embraced shahadat(martyrdom) in the crash,” the military said in a statement. No further details were given about the cause of the crash or the type of aircraft. The area where the helicopter came down has not been hit by recent flooding. In early August, six Pakistan servicemen including one of the army’s top commanders were killed when their helicopter crashed during flood relief operations in Balochistan. Fierce monsoon rains have caused devastating flooding in Pakistan this year — particularly in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. More than 1,600 people have died, 323 in Balochistan. Latest NOW Ms Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons says 500,000 Nigerians awaiting repatriation in three countries. 18 mins ago The former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has debunked rumours of his involvement in a political deal with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu. 24 mins ago A senior former rebel commander in the Central African Republic goes on trial Monday before the International Criminal Court, facing charges of torturing alleged opposition supporters as the country spiralled into sectarian violence. 28 mins ago If you saw the now viral video of a man preparing what he describes as Nigerian beef stew but couldn’t be more different then you understand why we had to bring the real life recipe to you. Stew is a staple Nigerian dish but what makes it different is usually the protein added to it.… 35 mins ago A valuable lesson we have learned since the pandemic is never to underestimate the power of the youths, especially the role they play in shaping fashion trends. From cancelling clothing items like skinny jeans and animal fur coats to advocating for eco-friendly fabrics, Gen-Zs have proven on many occasions that they have a powerful voice…
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