US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70pc in 2024 – World
WASHINGTON: Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians rose by about 70 per cent in the United States in the first half of 2024 amid heightened Islamophobia due to Israel’s aggression in Gaza, the Council on American-Islamic Relations advocacy group said on Tuesday. Human rights advocates have reported a global rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias […]
‘Pakistan second largest contributor to global franchises’
Listen to article The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently recalled their players for international matches against Pakistan just before the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs. This caused frustration among IPL teams who had to compete without key English players during the crucial knockout stages. ECB CEO Richard Gould, in an interview with Cricbuzz, emphasised the […]
Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions – World
MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that will allow businesses to use crypto currencies in international trade, as part of efforts to skirt Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The law is expected to go into force in September, and Russian central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, one of the backers of […]
No institution can rewrite Constitution: Tarar
Listen to article Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar asserted that no institution has the authority to rewrite the Constitution. Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Rana Aradat Sharif, the minister expressed strong support for the proposed amendments to the Elections Act 2017. “We cannot allow any institution […]
Divorce rumours swirl as Aishwarya Rai travels abroad without Abhishek Bachchan
Listen to article Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, were recently spotted at the airport, and it has now been revealed that the mother-daughter duo are in New York for a holiday. A picture of Aishwarya with a fan has gone viral, capturing the actress in a striking black and red attire. The fan, Jerée […]
Girl burnt alive by husband in Bahawalnagar – Pakistan
BAHAWALNAGAR: A newlywed girl who had contracted a court marriage was burnt alive and her body was found outside a filling station at Chak 50/4-R, Haroonabad. Saba Iqbal (19) and Ali Raza had contracted a court marriage about eight months back. An FIR registered with Haroonabad City Police Station said Saba, of Faqirwali, married Ali […]
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas – World
Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader who was killed in Iran, was the tough-talking face of the Palestinian group’s international diplomacy as conflict raged back in Gaza, where three of his sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike. But despite the rhetoric, he was seen by many diplomats as a moderate compared to the more hardline […]
BCCI hints at India’s possible Pakistan visit
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has suggested that the Indian cricket team might visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, contingent on government approval. Addressing participants of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League, Shukla indicated that the team could tour Pakistan if permitted by the government, while Pakistan remains free to decide its participation in […]
Internet services reportedly disrupted nationwide
Listen to article Internet services are reportedly currently down across the country, with the exact cause of the disruption yet to be identified. According to media reports, authorities are actively assessing the situation to determine the source of the issue. Preliminary reports suggest that the disruption is likely linked to international traffic rather than the local network. […]
Murray pulls off stunning comeback to sustain his career
Andy Murray again staved off the end of his illustrious career as he and British doubles partner Dan Evans beat Belgium’s Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen in another Paris Games cliffhanger at Roland Garros on Tuesday. Two-time Olympic singles champion Murray and his partner were cheered on by sizeable British contingent on a hot and […]