Digital rights report exposes Peca threats to press freedom – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Digital rights activists have raised concerns that the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) and other related laws, while ostensibly aimed at combating cybercrime, are, in practice, curtailing freedom of expression for journalists in the country. According to the latest report by the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF), titled ‘Bytes Behind Bars: Decoding Pakistan’s Digital […]
Israel considers extending 42-day truce in Gaza – World
• Fighting will resume, prisoner swaps to stop if no agreement reached by Friday• Palestinians in West Bank fear Gaza-style clearance as Tel Aviv squeezes Jenin camp JERUSALEM: Israel is considering an extension of the 42-day truce in Gaza as it seeks to bring home the remaining 63 prisoners, while putting off agreement on the […]
New York announces early end to Roosevelt Hotel lease – World
WASHINGTON: Pakistan and New York City officials are set to begin negotiations regarding the future of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, after the city’s mayor announced the early termination of an agreement that repurposed the prime property into a shelter for refugees. The hotel, which opened in 1924, is named after former US President Theodore […]
IMF calls for strict climate adaptation plans – Pakistan
• Recommends measures to prevent construction near waterways, forests• Seeks plans for energy-efficient buildings in urban, rural areas• Senate panel raises concerns over encroachments in riverbeds ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to prioritise climate adaptation measures at federal and provincial levels to build resilience against natural disasters triggered by extreme weather […]
Opp denied venue for multi-party confab
ISLAMABAD: The opposition’s much-anticipated All Parties Conference (APC), set for February 26 and 27, hit a snag even before it could begin, as organisers alleged that the local administration of the twin cities threw a spanner in the works by refusing to allow the event until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was over. However, the […]
Vawda asks why PTI’s Murad Saeed is in hiding
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has said that anchor Arshad Sharif was murdered and that a lot of “big people” will face trial if his case is opened. Talking to the anchor of a private news channel on Tuesday, Vawda clarified that former prime minister Imran Khan was not involved in that murder but “he knew […]
Cummins denies making comments against India
Australia’s regular captain Pat Cummins, who was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an ankle injury, called out an Australian sports website for misquoting him. Cummins, who recently talked about the “advantage” India were getting for playing all their matches at the same venue – the Dubai International Stadium – in […]
Pak bemoans ‘death of cricket’ after CT flop
KARACHI: Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the hosts crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament. The title-holders lost their opening game to New Zealand by 60 runs in Karachi last week before Sunday’s six-wicket […]
Afg confident of surprising Eng
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi warned England on Tuesday that memories of their famous 2023 World Cup win over the then holders gives them the confidence to pull off a Champions Trophy surprise. Both teams need a win on Wednesday in Lahore to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals in the 50-over tournament after […]