India’s Assam scraps colonial-era Muslim marriage law – World
India’s Assam state has scrapped an 89-year-old law that allowed marriage involving underage Muslims, against opposition from leaders of the minority community who called the plan an attempt to polarise voters on religious lines ahead of elections. Assam, which has the highest percentage of Muslims among Indian states at 34 per cent, has previously said […]
Foden strikes as title chasing Man City beat Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH: Phil Foden fired Manchester City to a 1-0 win against Bournemouth as the Premier League title chasers moved within one point of leaders Liverpool on Saturday. With Liverpool in League Cup final action against Chelsea on Sunday, City took advantage to close the gap in their game in hand on Jurgen Klopp’s side. Foden […]
India, Pakistan drive US ticket demand for Twenty20 World Cup – Sport
FORT LAUDERDALE: Organisers of June’s ICC T20 World Cup games in the United States say that early ticket sales have shown there is a huge demand for the sport among cricket lovers in the country. The highly anticipated clash in New York between cricket rivals Pakistan and India was over-subscribed by 200 times in the […]
Police blow away protest against ‘rigging’ in Karachi – Pakistan
(Clockwise from top left): Policemen step back after firing tear gas shells into demonstrators; water bowsers are parked across Sharea Faisal to stop protesters from marching on Sindh Assembly; commuters face problems due to closure of roads; workers of five parties demonstrate against alleged rigging in elections; and women protesters are manhandled by police near […]
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
LOS CABOS, MEXICO: Australia’s Jordan Thompson defeated Casper Ruud to seal the first ATP title of his career with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) victory in the Los Cabos Open final in Mexico on Saturday. Thompson — who had knocked out top seed Alexander Zverev in a marathon semi-final battle that finished in the early hours […]
Women farmers in Pakistan largely unrecognised: FAO – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Findings of a study carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) confirms that women farmers in Pakistan are largely unrecognised for their vital contributions to the country’s agriculture sector, food security and the economy at large. The study, “Protection issues faced by women farmers in Pakistan”, says their labour tends to be […]
Iran’s claim Jaishul Adl militant killed in Pakistan ‘dismissed’ – World
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military on Saturday dismissed media reports that Iranian forces had eliminated a Jaishul Adl ‘commander’ inside Pakistani territory, suggesting the claims were aimed at mitigating the embarrassment arising from the recent ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’. “Social media and some foreign media are spreading false propaganda that Iranian forces have killed a commander of […]
Sindh govt to probe poll violence, provide justice, says Bilawal – Pakistan
KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday said the upcoming Sindh government led by the PPP would constitute a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe all violent incidents during the election campaign, promising exemplary punishments for those involved. The PPP chief made these remarks after a visit to the residence of a party supporter whose […]
Marwat issued show-cause notice for remarks against Gohar – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI has issued a show-cause notice to Advocate Sher Afzal Marwat over remarks against PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan that had triggered a controversy within the party. Mr Marwat has been advised to tender an unconditional apology within two days and has been informed that if he did not reply or his […]
Oath-taking of KP and Balochistan PAs on Feb 28 – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Newly elected members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan assemblies will be sworn in on Wednesday (Feb 28), as the governors of both provinces have requisitioned assembly sessions. KP Governor Ghulam Ali has summoned the session following advice from the KP caretaker chief minister, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah. On Friday, the provincial law department […]