Minister calls for national consensus on ensuring water security – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday called for national consensus to shift gears from water crisis management at present to ensuring water security in view of emerging challenges, particularly the “weaponisation” of water by India. The proposed national consensus should cover building strategic water storage, including large reservoirs, medium dams, small dams, recharge dams, delay-action […]
Fact check: Viral video of Italian PM Meloni ignoring Netanyahu at UNGA session is AI-generated
Video shows several discrepancies, signs of digital manipulation; AI detection tools also label it as suspicious Multiple users on social media platforms X and YouTube were sharing a video since April 29, 2026, claiming it shows Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ignoring her Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during a United Nations General Assembly session. However, the […]
SC emphasises impartiality of electoral officers, says any deviation imperils democratic order itself – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed that the discharge of electoral duties demanded scrupulous adherence to the law, transparency in action, and an unwavering commitment to impartiality. “Any deviation from neutrality or departure from the statutory framework, during the election process, imperils not merely the outcome of a particular election, but the democratic order […]
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines’ summer holiday plans – World
European airlines are facing their biggest challenge since the Covid-19 pandemic as the US-Israel war on Iran pushes up jet fuel prices and buffets travel through the Middle East, casting a shadow over the summer holiday season. Carriers have been largely riding out the crisis with hedges that have tamed costs even as the price […]
K-P jirga rejects drone strikes, announces emergency Assembly session
Govt, opposition unite against civilian casualties from both terrorism and drone warfare Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Photo: X In a rare display of political unity, a joint jirga led by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday unanimously condemned ongoing drone strikes in tribal districts, deciding to convene a series of gatherings on the issue. […]
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills over 220 children since March – World
Bangladesh recorded 227 child deaths since March in one of its worst outbreaks of measles in decades, with the number of suspected cases reaching nearly 35,000, government data showed on Wednesday. One of the hardest hit areas is Kurukpata in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, home to Indigenous communities, which border war-torn Myanmar. Children in these […]
NJPMC issues guidelines for AI use in judicial institutions – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) on Wednesday formally issued national guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in judicial institutions, the Supreme Court said. In a press release issued by the SC, the guidelines, approved by the NJPMC in its 57th meeting, established a clear, principled and forward-looking framework for integrating […]
Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab believes it’s ‘improper’ to compare Karachi and Lahore’s governance – Pakistan
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday expressed objection to comparisons between Karachi and Lahore in terms of infrastructure and governance, noting that both provincial capitals had different ground realities. Speaking alongside Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin in Lahore, Wahab said, “When you compare Karachi to Lahore, this comparison is improper because of the population. We […]
Interpol has issued red notices for property tycoon Malik Riaz, his son: NAB chief – Pakistan
Interpol has issued Red Notices against Bahria Town owner Malik Riaz and his son Ali Riaz, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt General (retired) Nazir Ahmed said on Wednesday. A red notice is a request to law enforcement agencies by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action. […]
Cambridge says it is aware of reported A-Level paper leak, investigating matter
Alleged AS Mathematics paper reportedly circulated on social media hours before the exam Cambridge International Education (CIE) on Wednesday said it was aware of reports regarding the alleged leak of a question paper and was investigating the matter, adding that further information would be shared after the June 2026 examination series. In a statement, CIE said: […]