‘Neither dead nor alive’: The Baloch women’s fight against enforced disappearances – Pakistan
At the forefront of the movement against enforced disappearances are half-widows, unfortunate sisters and traumatised mothers. Bibi Nazhatoon, the mother of missing persons activist Sammi Deen Baloch, marked the 15th anniversary of her husband’s disappearance on June 28. Dr Deen Baloch was abducted in 2009 — a day his wife remembers as if it were […]
Six confirmed dead, seven missing in South Atlantic fishing boat sinking
A fishing vessel carrying 27 people sank nearly 200 miles off the Falkland Islands, leaving at least six dead and seven missing, British and Spanish maritime officials confirmed on Tuesday. A tragic maritime disaster unfolded in the South Atlantic, where a fishing boat carrying 27 people sank nearly 200 miles off the Falkland Islands. The […]
Bollywood’s top-paid actresses revealed!
The list of Bollywood’s highest-paid actresses has been unveiled, with Deepika Padukone securing the top spot. According to Indian media reports, sources within the industry revealed the earnings of the top nine actresses. Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone reportedly charges between 15 to 20 crore Indian rupees per film, maintaining this rate for several years. Her […]
Which passport tops the global power list in 2024? It’s not the US
The Henley Passport Index has unveiled its 2024 rankings, naming Singapore as the holder of the world’s most powerful passport. According to the index, Singaporeans can travel visa-free to 195 destinations, reaffirming its top spot. In second place, the passports of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain allow visa-free access to 192 destinations. Close behind […]
Israel PM Netanyahu to rally US Congress support amid tensions with Biden – World
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress on Wednesday, seeking to rally support at a time of tensions between his country and its main military backer over the offensive in Gaza. Washington has been increasingly critical of the mounting toll on civilians from more than nine months of […]
PM moves to deregulate petroleum prices
The federal government has decided to transfer the authority to set petroleum prices from the state to oil marketing companies, sources revealed on Wednesday. Insiders said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the cessation of the government’s role in determining petroleum prices, prompting Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik to call a crucial meeting scheduled for […]
Babar Azam drops as Harry Brook climbs to third in ICC Test rankings
Listen to article Babar Azam has dropped one place in the ICC Test batsmen rankings, with Harry Brook making notable progress to reach a career-best third place. England’s dominant performance in the second Test against the West Indies has resulted in significant gains for several of their key players in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings. […]
Current nationwide rain spell to continue till July 27: NDMA – Pakistan
(Clockwise from top) People hold their nets hoping to catch fish from the water flowing into Korang Nullah in Islamabad; Wasa officials pump rainwater accumulated on Imambara Road while Rescue 1122 personnel stand on the Gawalmandi bridge, keeping an eye on Leh Nullah in Rawalpindi following rain on Tuesday. — Photos by Mohammad Asim & […]
UK MPs suggest ‘internationalising’ PTI’s predicament – World
• Party leaders present election rigging, harassment claims at House of Lords hearing with Priti Patel, Sayeeda Warsi etc in attendance• Tory peer proposes ways party can bring its case before US, Australian legislatures LONDON: Although its cause has always found sympathetic ears in Western democracies, British parliamentarians hinted that they would like to help […]
Jirga, KP govt agree to convene apex committee meeting tomorrow – Pakistan
PESHAWAR/LAKKI MARWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Bannu Aman Jirga have agreed to convene a meeting of the provincial apex committee to discuss security-related issues on Thursday. The decision came up during a discussion on the 16-point demands by a 40-member jirga with KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and other senior officials. The meeting that […]