US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns
A person carries a framed logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the hallway of US immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., January 13, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday that past statements espousing what it labelled extremist views from immigrants applying for green cards […]
Biden assails Trump, Republicans in fiery State of the Union speech – World
• Accuses his predecessor of threatening democracy, kowtowing to Russia• Warns Israel against using aid to Gaza as a bargaining chip WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday laid out his case for re-election in a fiery State of the Union speech that accused Donald Trump of threatening democracy, kowtowing to Russia and torpedoing a bill […]
Shehbaz Sharif elected prime minister for 2nd time, vows to steer Pakistan ‘back to shore’ in victory speech – Pakistan
After being elected as the 24th premier of Pakistan on Sunday, PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif vowed to steer the country “back to shore” with the help of allied parties in his second tenure in the top office. Shehbaz won the prime minister’s election today after clinching 201 votes against his PTI-backed opponent from the Sunni Ittehdad […]
Notable promises newly elected Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz made in her victory speech – Pakistan
Vows to transform Punjab into “economic hub”, free medicines at government hospitals and introduce dedicated helpline for women. PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz made history on Monday after being elected the first female chief minister of Pakistan from Punjab. Maryam — who made her parliamentary debut this year after winning the Feb 8 polls […]
Two PML-N leaders acquitted in ‘anti-state’ speech case – Pakistan
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday acquitted PML-N leaders Marriyum Aurangzeb and Javed Latif in a case relating to anti-state speeches registered against them during the PTI government in Punjab. ATC Judge Naveed Iqbal allowed the acquittal applications of both the PML-N leaders. The judge also acquitted PTV’s former managing director Sohail Ali Khan and […]
‘Making a speech is anybody’s right,’ says CJP while hearing ex-judge Shaukat Aziz’s plea against removal – Pakistan
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday observed that giving a speech was “anybody’s right” as the Supreme Court heard a petition filed by former Islamabad High Court senior puisne judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui against his removal. “Is a judge not allowed to make a speech? I think we should not forget […]
Minallah links unity to free speech
ISLAMABAD: Underpinning the need for freedom of speech, Supreme Court judge Athar Minallah has said Pakistan would not have disintegrated in 1971, had there been free media in the country. “If the truth were spoken, neither Pakistan would have been divided nor a political leader [Zulfikar Ali Bhutto] would have faced the gallows. Freedom of […]
Maryam lambasts rivals in fiery Khanewal speech – Pakistan
LAHORE: In a hard-hitting speech at an election rally in Khanewal on Friday, PML-N chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif challenged her political opponents over their claims of not having a level playing field. “Those who demand a level playing field should come and compete and not run away,” she said while addressing the rally. She […]