Power without humility – Newspaper
FOR 77 years, we have been governed by individuals who have wielded power with arrogance not humility. Be it politicians, military, judiciary, or bureaucracy, those entrusted with authority have prioritised self-interest over Pakistan. This unchecked self-preservation has resulted in systemic decay, where institutions have been weakened, corruption has flourished, and people have been left to […]
Bangladesh court upholds death sentences for 20 ex-students over 2019 murder
Listen to article A court in Bangladesh upheld on Sunday death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of murdering a fellow student in 2019 who had criticised the country’s former government on social media. Abrar Fahad, 21, a student at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), was killed hours after publishing a Facebook post that […]
At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US – World
At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected on Sunday. Local news showed roofs torn off homes and large trucks overturned. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving more than 50 […]
Merino’s header seals Gunners’ London derby win
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Merino’s first-half header proving the difference in a match dominated by physical battles. Merino’s goal came in the 20th minute, flicking a precise header into the far corner past Chelsea’s struggling goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Sanchez, returning to the […]
3 personnel among 5 dead as FC convoy attacked in Balochistan’s Noshki: state media – Pakistan
Three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were among five lives lost as the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) targeted an FC convoy in Balochistan’s Noshki district on Sunday, state media reported. The BLA emerged as a key perpetrator of terrorist violence in Pakistan in 2024, as frequency of high-intensity attacks by outlawed groups has been increasing […]
Taliban moves arrested British couple to high-security prison amid growing concerns
Listen to article An elderly British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who were arrested by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan last month, have been separated and transferred to a high-security prison, the Sunday Times reported. The couple, both in their 70s, were detained alongside their American friend, Faye Hall, while traveling to their home in Bamyan province. Their […]
Five FC personnel martyred, at least 12 injured in explosion near convoy in Balochistan’s Noshki – Pakistan
Five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were martyred and at least 12 injured on Sunday when an explosion occurred near an FC convoy in Balochistan’s Noshki district on the national highway, officials said. According to Noshki Station House Officer (SHO) Zafarullah Sumalani, initial investigations suggest the incident was a suicide attack. SHO Sumalani said that evidence […]
Five dead, three injured as coach plunges into ravine in AJK’s Haveli district – Pakistan
Five people lost their lives while three others were injured on Sunday when a passenger coach plunged into a ravine after skidding off a frost-covered road in the Haveli district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), police said. Four male passengers died on the spot and a woman succumbed to her injuries while on the […]
When will Virat Kohli retire? Star batter opens up about future plans
Listen to article Indian batter Virat Kohli reflected on his team’s 3-1 Test series defeat in Australia, admitting that he may not have another tour of Australia left in him. However, the 36-year-old ruled out retiring anytime soon, as he still enjoys playing the game too much. Kohli, who ended a long run of poor form with […]
Two cops martyred in more KP attacks – Pakistan
Two policemen were martyred while one security guard lost his life in separate overnight attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak and Peshawar districts, officials said on Sunday. The development follows a spate of attacks in the province a day ago in Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Mohmand district and Bajaur. According to Karak District Police Officer (DPO) Shahbaz […]