Fresh violence claims six lives in Indian state – World
GUWAHATI: Six people, including one civilian, were killed as fresh violence broke out between two warring ethnic communities in the northeast Indian state of Manipur on Saturday, authorities said. The majority Meitei community and the tribal Kukis have clashed sporadically since last year after a court ordered the state government to consider extending special economic […]
FIA busts human trafficking ring with ties to India and Afghanistan
Listen to article In a significant operation, authorities in Lahore have dismantled an international human trafficking network, with Indian nationals found to be involved. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and intelligence agencies worked together to apprehend the group, which had been exploiting vulnerable individuals by promising overseas employment and defrauding them of millions of rupees. The network […]
UK and US spy chiefs warn of threat to world order – World
Richard Moore (left), the chief of Britain’s MI6 agency, and CIA Director Bill Burns are being interviewed as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, on Saturday.—Reuters LONDON: CIA Director Bill Burns and UK MI6 chief Richard Moore warned on Saturday that the world order was “under threat in a way we haven’t seen […]
LHC sets aside govt policy to regulate NGOs’ funding – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside a federal government policy introduced in 2022 to regulate foreign funding of non-governmental and non-profit organisations. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and others had challenged the ‘Policy for Local NGOs/NPOs Receiving Foreign Contributions 2022’ mainly questioning the federal cabinet’s lack of requisite legislative authorisation. […]
PM Shehbaz calls education the backbone of society on World Literacy Day
Listen to article PAKISTAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the vital role of education in empowerment, economic opportunities, and social participation during his message on World Literacy Day. In Pakistan, literacy remains a major concern. As of 2024, the literacy rate is 59.13%, highlighting the country’s ongoing challenges in enhancing education for all its citizens International […]
Extinction Rebellion activists disrupt Dutch Rijksmuseum
Extinction Rebellion activists staged a protest outside the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam on Saturday, forcing the temporary closure of the renowned museum. The activists, who chained themselves to the entrance tunnel, unfurled banners criticizing the museum’s sponsorship deal with ING, which they accuse of being a major contributor to the climate crisis. The museum, which typically […]
President signs public order bill into law in ‘haste’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given assent to a controversial bill passed by the both houses of parliament to ‘regulate’ public gatherings in Islamabad, making it a law within less than a week after it first landed in the Senate. Aimed to empower the district magistrate to regulate and ban public gatherings in Islamabad, […]
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrive at hospital ahead of baby’s birth
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrived at a Mumbai hospital, ahead of the birth of their first child. The couple, who visited India’s Siddhivinayak Temple and Mount Mary Church earlier in the week to seek blessings, sparked excitement among fans as speculation about the baby’s arrival grew. The actors, known for their private […]
Alia Bhatt goes all out in action-packed prison break to rescue Vedang Raina
Listen to article Alia Bhatt, one of the most celebrated talents in Indian cinema, is set to stun audiences once again with her upcoming action-packed film Jigra, where she not only stars but also takes on the role of producer. After the success of Darlings, her debut as a producer, Alia returns with Jigra, a film that […]
Moeen Ali draws curtain on international career after winning two World Cups
Listen to article PAKISTAN: Moeen Ali, the renowned English cricketer, has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. The decision follows his exclusion from the squad for the upcoming series against Australia. In an exclusive interview with a British publication, the 37-year-old reflected on his long career, stating, “I’ve played a lot of cricket for […]