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Pakistan cable car rescue

We bring updates on the rescue for people trapped in a cable car in Pakistan.

A military rescue is under way for six children and two adults trapped in a cable car over a ravine in Pakistan's north-west. They were heading to school when one of the cables snapped, leaving it dangling 274m (900ft) above the ground. We have the latest on the rescue.

We find out why there’s anger in the region over Japan’s plan to release treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

We discuss migration as, whether people are attempting dangerous journeys, or emigrating through official channels, the number of people leaving their home countries keeps on rising. Three people -- in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Ghana -- share why they want to leave to make a better life for themselves.

We hear about an 18-year old Indian chess player, R Praggnanandhaa, who is set to take on No.1 ranked Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup final.

Presenter: Lukwesa Burak.

(Photo: Pakistan cable car rescue. Credit: Altaf Hussain, supplied via BBC Urdu Service)

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Aug 202315:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Tue 22 Aug 202315:06GMT

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