KP CM orders review of controversial law granting extended privileges to lawmakers – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: As lawmakers from across the aisle in the KP Assembly joined hands to defend the controversial law granting extended powers and privileges to members, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday ordered a review of its provisions following media outcry. It was reported yesterday that the KP government had recently approved the enactment of the […]
Hong Kong’s Robert Wun: the bold Millennial conquering Haute Couture
PARIS: Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen — now he dresses some of the world’s best-known entertainers. In a short space of time, the 34-year-old has rocketed from unknown to one of the most sought-after fashion names, designing for everyone from Lady Gaga to rapper Cardi B, who […]
20-year-old arrested over suspected rape, murder of 6-year-old boy in Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: A missing six-year old boy was found raped and murdered near Karachi’s Lea Market on Wednesday, with the police claiming to have arrested a 20-year old suspect who happened to be a neighbour of the victim. Napier police said that the body of the boy was found at Punjab Gali near Spencer’s Eye Hospital, […]
Pakistan urges US, Iran to exercise restraint after overnight strikes – Pakistan
Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called on the US and Iran to exercise restraint following mutual overnight strikes. Efforts to end the Middle East war have suffered a setback following an escalation of hostilities after Iranian attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran […]
Cross-border terrorism will be crushed with ‘full might of the state’: Field Marshal Asim Munir – Pakistan
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said the armed forces remained fully aware of state-sponsored attempts by hostile intelligence agencies to destabilise Pakistan, adding that terrorism originating from across the border would be crushed with the “full might of the state”. In a statement […]
Trump says Iran ceasefire over, vows to ‘hit ’em hard’ – World
President Donald Trump said the United States would hit Iran “hard” on Wednesday as he deemed their ceasefire over after fighting flared, but he left the door open to more talks. Efforts to end the Middle East war have taken a hit following the fighting sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait […]
US consulates in Lahore, Karachi set to resume consular services from July 20 – Pakistan
The US consulates in Lahore and Karachi are set to resume regular consular services from July 20, 2026, the US Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement on Wednesday. The consulates will provide services to US citizens as well as process non-immigrant visa applications. US consular services in Lahore and Karachi were suspended in March […]
YouTuber Rehan Tariq handed over to NCCIA on six-day physical remand over blasphemy, PECA charges – Pakistan
LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Wednesday granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) a six-day physical remand of podcast host Rehan Tariq in a case registered under blasphemy and electronic crime laws. The NCCIA registered a first information report (FIR) against YouTuber Tariq on June 25 after he conducted a podcast with a religious […]
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty – Sport
Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago. A decade on, Messi’s problems from the spot persist on US soil, but his magic is more than masking that flaw as he continues to lead the Argentina quest for World […]
Beyond the ME war: a new world order takes shape
. The writer is a public policy analyst based in Lahore. She can be reached at durdananajam1@gmail.com Wars rarely leave the world as they found it. They alter not only borders and alliances but also the way power itself is understood. The recent conflict involving Israel, Iran and the United States may eventually be remembered […]