Trump, Putin agree to ‘limited’ Ukraine ceasefire – World
WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump agreed on Tuesday to seek a limited 30-day ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, while talks aimed at advancing towards a broader peace plan will begin “immediately,” the White House said. Putin stopped short of accepting a broader US-backed 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine […]
FSC declares denial of women’s inheritance rights ‘un-Islamic
Listen to article Federal Shariat Court has declared that any custom by virtue of which any female member of a family is being or has been denied or deprived of her right of inheritance, which is granted by the Holy Quran and Sunnah as un-Islamic, hence having no legal force whatsoever. “We have concluded that the inheritance […]
Leaders hold ‘frank discussion’ behind closed doors – Newspaper
ISLAMABAD: As leaders from almost all political parties — minus the opposition — came together at the Parliament House to take stock of the wave of terrorism that has surged over recent months, the use of Afghan soil by militants to launch attacks in Pakistan featured prominently during the discussion. Interestingly, neither the PCNS communique […]
China, Russia poised to fill gap as Trump axes US-funded media – World
Chin’s Global Times hailed the end of “lie factory” VOA, while Sputnik said VOA and RFE were behind “fakes” about Russia’s alleged massacre of civilians in Kyiv. • Thousands of jobs lost as Trump pares down US Agency for Global Media• 2022 study found Beijing has ramped up its media footprint globally WASHINGTON: As President […]
Pakistan’s test captain Shan Masood joins Leicestershire club for 2025 season
Listen to article Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has signed an all-format deal with Leicestershire for the 2025 county season. The 35-year-old opener, who led Pakistan to a Test series win against England last year, is set to bring experience and quality to Grace Road. Masood will join the Foxes in May following the conclusion of the […]
Plan to use drones for trains’ security in Balochistan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi announced on Tuesday that drone surveillance will be launched for all train operations in Balochistan, while CCTV cameras are also being installed at railway stations and other sensitive locations in the province and other parts of the country to ensure more security. Presiding over a meeting, the minister announced […]
7 Surprising Foods to Elevate Your Mood and Mental Health
In a world where mental health awareness is at an all-time high, it’s important to acknowledge that what we eat can play a major role in how we feel. Our diet isn’t just for physical health—it can have a huge impact on our mood and emotional well-being too. Some foods are packed with nutrients that […]
CCP warns sugar mills against price manipulation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: After repeated failures of the federal and provincial governments to provide sugar at the stipulated rate of Rs130 per kilogram, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) too has entered the scenario with a warning to the sugar mills. Contrary to the rates announced by the prime minister, and several attempts by the government to […]
Time to come out of denial – Newspaper
THE question arises: why are the Afghan Taliban critical of the arrest of IS-K terrorist Sharifullah, alias Jafar, if they have no connection with him? The arrested regional Islamic State leader was linked to the 2021 attack at the Kabul airport, which killed 13 American service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. President Donald Trump’s […]
Blobfish wins new Zealand’s fish of the year after years of ugly label
Listen to article More than a decade after being labeled the “world’s ugliest animal,” the blobfish (Psychrolutes marcidus) has made an unexpected comeback, winning New Zealand’s “Fish of the Year” competition. Organized by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, the contest saw the blobfish secure 1,286 votes, outpacing its closest competitor, the orange roughy, by fewer than […]