6 boys rescued from abuse by Lahore police – Pakistan
Six boys were rescued from abuse by the Lahore police on Wednesday while a suspect was arrested as well. A statement from the police spokesperson said the Data Darbar station house officer (SHO) conducted the search operation with the police team and rescued the underage boys, who were being molested in a private inn, while […]
PM Shehbaz lauds Dr Zakir Naik for global Islamic outreach efforts – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the efforts of religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik for spreading the teachings of the Holy Quran and promoting Islamic values worldwide. The prime minister welcomed Dr Naik, who is on a three-week-tour of the country, expressing admiration for his work and saying that he personally benefitted from his […]
PM Shehbaz welcomes Malaysian PM to Pakistan on 3-day visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Pakistan on a three-day official visit. Upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase, children clad in traditional attire presented bouquets to the Malaysian premier. He was also given a static guard of honour while 21 guns boomed in the background as […]
Defendant in French mass rape trial says ‘couldn’t control sexuality’ – World
A defendant in a mass rape trial that has horrified France told the court Wednesday that he “couldn’t control [his] sexuality” in six rapes of a woman drugged into unconsciousness. “I didn’t go back there because I liked ‘rape style’ sex”, 46-year-old former supermarket worker Jerome V told the court in Avignon, where he is […]
PM Shehbaz welcomes Malaysian PM to Pakistan for 3-day visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Pakistan on Wednesday for a three-day official visit. Upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase, children clad in traditional attire presented bouquets to the Malaysian premier. He was also given a static guard of honour while 21 guns boomed in the background as […]
Dr Mahrang Baloch named one of Time’s most influential people of 2024 – Pakistan
Dr Mahrang Baloch, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader, has been included in Time magazine’s ‘2024 Time100 Next’ list for “advocating peacefully for Baloch rights,” the magazine said on Wednesday. The list showcases 100 young individuals “who are not waiting long in life to make an impact” and includes artists, athletes, and advocates. The magazine says […]
At least 150 people missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria – World
At least 150 people are missing after a boat capsized in western Nigeria, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night in the Mokwa region of Nigeria, said Abdullahi Baba, director general of the emergency agency of Niger state. According to Baba, the boat carried about 300 persons on their way to […]
‘Still has much to offer’: PCB accepts Babar Azam’s resignation – Sport
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday accepted batsman Babar Azam’s resignation as the white-ball cricket captain and said he still had much to offer to the team. Babar announced his intention to step down in a late-night tweet on Tuesday. He said it was time for him to focus on his role as a […]
Unexploded US bomb causes minor blast at Japan airport – World
An unexploded US bomb caused a minor blast at a regional Japanese airport, officials said on Wednesday, with reports saying that the device likely dated from World War II. Footage on Japanese media showed a cloud of dust rising from a blast on a taxiway at Miyazaki Airport on the island of Kyushu. The airport […]
Article 63-A review: SC dismisses objection raised over bench by Imran’s counsel – Pakistan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an objection raised by PTI founder Imran Khan’s counsel over the bench hearing a review petition against its 2022 verdict related to the defection clause under Article 63-A of the Constitution. Through its May 17, 2022 verdict, the SC had declared that the vote cast contrary to the parliamentary […]