US blocks refugee resettlement, leaving Afghans in limbo
Listen to article Over 1,600 Afghan refugees eligible for resettlement in the United States are now in jeopardy following President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending the refugee admissions programme indefinitely. The move, titled Realigning the United States Refugee Admissions Program, was signed on Monday evening, sparking panic among Afghan refugees, including children awaiting reunification with family members […]
SC says no one, including its staff, above law
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has said that every citizen, including officers within its establishment, is bound to obey the constitution and the law. The order was issued during a contempt matter against the additional registrar for allegedly failing to fix a case in violation of judicial directives. In a written order issued by a […]
Starlink awaits security clearance, Senate panel told
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology (IT) was informed on Wednesday that Starlink internet service could be launched in Pakistan after security clearance, which was a prerequisite for acquiring the licence in Pakistan. Briefing the committee, which met here with its chairperson Palwasha Khan in the chair, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Maj-Gen […]
Govt moves to tame social media
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday proposed wholesale changes in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), including widening of the scope of illegal contents on social media, a move seen by the journalists bodies as an attempt to throttle freedom of expression. The government tabled the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 in the National Assembly. The […]
Unrest incurring Rs190b loss each day: PM
BHIMBER: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday noted that the country could not see development and prosperity until complete eradication of the menace of terrorism from the country. “Pakistan armed forces and the security forces are rendering great sacrifices in war against terrorism which must be acknowledged,” he said while performing the groundbreaking of the […]
Pak-India trade talks deadlocked: Jaishankar
Indian Foreign Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday said that there had been no talks on trade between India and Pakistan, nor had there been any proposals to resume the flow of commerce. He made the remarks while fielding questions from reporters at the Indian embassy in Washington, where he had travelled to attend the […]
Ombudsman for resolution of AJK residents’ complaints
MUZAFFARABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on Wednesday urged the heads of federal agencies in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to prioritize the swift resolution of public complaints in the region. He issued the directive during the inaugural ceremony of the Wafaqi Mohtasib’s regional office in Muzaffarabad, the capital city of AJK. Qureshi highlighted the […]
‘FBR won’t be allowed to purchase expensive vehicles’
Senator Faisal Vawda has said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not be allowed to buy expensive vehicles over more affordable options. He was speaking during a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday. He reminded that during the previous government, many unnecessary expenditures were stopped, and vowed to continue preventing […]
Ex-champion Ahsan stunned by Shahid
Former world champion Ahsan Ramzan was upset by Shahid Shafiq of Punjab while four century breaks were scored on the second day of the of the 49th NBP National Snooker Championship, being held at the Snooker Arena of the National Bank Sports Complex. Shahid Shafiq beat Ahsan with frame scores of 14-87, 59-14, 69-19, 06-137, […]
Pakistan prioritizes England relations
KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s cricketing calendar, attracting talent from around the globe. However, a recent policy by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has created challenges for the league, leading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to make a significant decision in favor of maintaining relations with […]