Karachi Bar Association president injured in attack, vows to stay firm in opposing canals project – Pakistan
Karachi Bar Association President Aamir Nawaz Warraich was left bloodied on Tuesday after an attack by six individuals, whom he accused of targeting him over his stance on the canals issue, a position he vowed he would not back down from. Part of the Green Pakistan Initiative, the Cholistan canals project aims to irrigate a […]
Justice reforms need stakeholder ownership: CJP
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi held a consultative session at the Supreme Court to engage stakeholders and improve justice service delivery. The session was intended to seek participants’ views on reforms specifically and inexpensive justice, litigants’ facilitation and an integrated policy approach to re-aligning justice system of the country. Emphasizing the role […]
‘Govt committed to Balochistan’s progress’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to Balochistan’s development, calling it vital for Pakistan’s overall progress. The prime minister was talking to a high-level delegation of lawyers from Balochistan here at the PM House. The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, President […]
Ayeza Khan glitters in black
In an Instagram post shared on Monday, TV star Ayeza Khan flaunted an all-black ensemble. She draped a sparkling blazer over a silky crop top and paired the look with pants glittering with black sequins, same as the blazer, down to her ankles. She brought the ensemble together with – take a guess – black […]
Retro video games return
STOKE-ON-TRENT, UNITED KINGDOM: The shelves lining Luke Malpass’s home workshop are a gamer’s treasure trove stretching back decades, with components of vintage Game Boys, Sega Mega Drives and Nintendos jostling for space and awaiting repair. Parcels from gamers seeking help arrive from around the world at RetroSix, Malpass’s Aladdin’s cave. He has turned a lifelong […]
10 people arrested after mob attack on global fast food chain in DHA Karachi: police – Pakistan
Ten people were arrested over charges of ransacking a global fast food chain in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority on Tuesday evening, police said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza told Dawn.com that at around 6:15pm, around 40 people, mostly young people, armed with sticks and stones, attacked the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet […]
Senior PPP leader Senator Taj Haider passes away after battling cancer – Pakistan
PPP stalwart Senator Taj Haider passed away in Karachi on Tuesday, his party and family confirmed. He was 84 years of age. His wife Naheed Wasi confirmed the death in a post on Facebook. She said details of the funeral would be provided later. Senator Zamir Ghumro told Dawn.com that Haider died after battling cancer. […]
French MPs slam ‘endemic’ abuse in entertainment sector – World
French MPs have criticised “endemic” abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying and assault. The inquiry, led by feminist Greens MP Sandrine Rousseau, was spurred by allegations from Judith Godreche, who accused two French directors — Benoit Jacquot and Jacques […]
First baby girl born in UK from womb transplant – World
A baby girl has become the first in the UK to be born from a womb transplant, after her aunt donated her uterus to her mother, a London hospital said on Tuesday. Amy was born on February 27 at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, two years after her mum, Grace Davidson, received a […]
Pakistanis can now avail 5-year visas as issues resolved, UAE envoy says – Pakistan
Pakistanis can now avail a five-year visa after the resolution of existing issues, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi announced on Tuesday. The development came during a meeting between Zaabi and Sindh Governor Karmran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s House. “Visa issues have been resolved, Pakistanis can get […]