Over 40 women, girls abducted, sexually assaulted in Mandi Bahauddin in July – Pakistan
More than 40 separate cases of sexual violence against women were reported in Punjab’s Mandi Bahauddin district in July. According to 46 first information reports (FIR), seen by Dawn.com, the incidents occurred from July 1 to July 24. The various cases were registered under Pakistan Penal Code Sections 376 (rape), 376iii (rape of a minor), […]
UK police officer suspended after video of violent arrest at Manchester Airport sparks protest – World
A video showing a British police officer kick and stamp on a man’s head during an arrest at Manchester airport in northern England sparked a protest outside a police station late on Wednesday. Police suspended one of the officers involved and referred the actions to an independent police complaints watchdog after the video, filmed by […]
Only career milestone left for Virat Kohli to achieve is to tour Pakistan: Younis Khan – Pakistan
Former Pakistani cricket team captain Younis Khan has sent a message of goodwill to Indian great Virat Kohli to play one last match in Pakistan. Last month, Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced they had played their last T20 internationals after India’s thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados. […]
Imran to contest elections for chancellor of Oxford University from Adiala Jail: media adviser – World
Incarcerated former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan will run for the position of chancellor of Oxford University from Adiala Jail, British newspaper The Telegraph has quoted his advisor on international media, Syed Zulfi Bukhari, as saying. Imran, himself an Oxford graduate, is currently in Adiala Jail in a fresh Toshakhana case that was […]
Section 144 imposed in Punjab, Islamabad as PTI gears up for nationwide protests – Pakistan
Section 144 was imposed in Punjab and Islamabad on Thursday amid the PTI gearing up to hold nationwide protests on the first date of the ban. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the district administration to issue orders in the public interest that may place a ban on an activity for a […]
SIFC endorses refineries’ demands
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Thursday backed plans to withdraw the budgetary measures that could lead to the closure of refineries and spoil a $6 billion plant upgrade programme. Sources told The Express Tribune that the SIFC held a high-level meeting, attended by representatives of refineries and officials of the Petroleum Division, […]
Pakistan plans rail links with Russia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to outline a strategic road map to engage with Russia and connect the two nations via railway networks and secure trade routes by circumventing the threat of US sanctions. Sources revealed to The Express Tribune that Pakistan’s government was developing a three-pronged strategy including government-to-government (G2G) frameworks and projects, business-to-business (B2B) […]
Art, a CIA weapon?
Dear Uncle Sam, I am writing this letter of consolation realising that you might need one as the conspiracy theory of ‘Modern Art being sponsored by CIA’ has finally proven right. Though looking at your obstinate behaviour over the proven political follies of imposed wars around the world, I am convinced that you hardly need […]
UN experts urge halt to violence against Ahmadis in Pakistan – Pakistan
United Nations experts on Thursday voiced grave concern at reports of surging discrimination and violence against Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya minority community, including extrajudicial killings and attacks on places of worship. The Ahmadiyya sect has been persecuted for decades in Pakistan but threats and intimidation have risen in recent years. “We are alarmed by ongoing reports of […]
Armed clash in Karachi’s DHA Khayaban-e-Nishat leaves multiple casualties
An armed clash between two groups occurred in the Defence Housing Authority’s Khayaban-e-Nishat area of Karachi, resulting in several casualties. According to DIG South Asad Raza, the exchange of gunfire led to the deaths of three individuals, including a middle-aged man named Fahad Bugti. Additionally, five to six people were reported injured, with all sustaining […]