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Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves Supreme Court, slams Pak link allegations
Seeking Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s immediate release, his wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, reached out to the Supreme Court on Friday. Despite police arresting him on September 26, she has denied allegations that he was in cahoots with a...

Global Sumud Flotilla: Latest Bid To Break Gaza Blockade Drew Activists From Across the World
Israeli forces have intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, and have detained dozens of people. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying a symbolic amount of...

UAE bans visas for 9 countries. Is Pakistan among them?
The United Arab Emirates has enforced a visa ban for 2026 that impacts nine nations across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Citizens of these countries are temporarily barred from applying for both tourist and work visas, according to an...

Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt in Islamabad
Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — A Presbyterian pastor narrowly survived an assassination attempt on Sunday morning after being shot in Islamabad’s Iqbal Town. Pastor Kamran Naz, head of the Presbyterian Christian Church in Pakistan,...

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Wangchuk Is Housed In
Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock, reports Prakash Bhandari. IMAGE: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk speaks on the violent protest over the statehood demand and...

Floods in Pakistan: US commits USD1m for children, families
ISLAMABAD: The United States, through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), has committed USD1 million to support UNICEF’s emergency response for children and families affected by the recent devastating floods in Pakistan....

Pakistan Deploys Digital Technology To Spy On Citizens
New Delhi: Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies, such as China’s Geedge Network, according to a recent report by Amnesty International, titled...

9 Dead in Muzaffarabad Protests as Pakistan Scrambles for Calm
Srinagar ~At least nine people, including three police officers, have been killed in four days of violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, local officials confirmed on Thursday, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a delegation to the...

Pakistan, China to sign multiple MoUs to fast-track CPEC Phase II
Pakistan and China are set to sign multiple MoUs to fast-track the second phase of the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in China to attend the 14th...

Karachi civil society protests detention of Pakistani activists onboard Gaza flotilla, demands release
Civil society and advocacy groups gathered on Thursday outside the Karachi Press Club to protest against the detention of activists aboard the Gaza Sumud Flotilla (GSF), calling on the government to demand the release of the Pakistani delegation,...

Legendary Pakistani comedian Lucky Dear passes away
Renowned comedian Lucky Dear, a household name in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, passed away in Lahore on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 60. According to family sources, the veteran entertainer had been under treatment at Mayo...

Online gambling investigation: YouTuber detained at Lahore airport
Social media influencer Asad Nadeem Mughal was detained at Lahore airport for promoting an online gambling application through a social media platform. Sources said Asad Nadeem Mughal arrived in Lahore from Sharjah on a private airline. The...

PM Shehbaz lauds Pakistani citizens' participation in Global Sumud Flotilla
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the dignified involvement of Pakistani citizens in the Global Sumud Flotilla, describing it as a reflection of the peaceful aspirations of the nation. He said that the participation took place in strict...

Asia Cup final: TikToker Kashaf Ali asks Saim Ayub to deliver for Pakistan
Renowned TikToker Kashaf Ali has asked opener Saim Ayub to deliver for the Green Shirts against arch-rivals India in the final of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Expressing her thoughts, Kashaf said, "I extend my...

Harvard hires drag queen professor of ‘gender and sexuality’
News The drag queen’s professorship, named after a deceased homosexual Harvard professor, is funded by Harvard’s LGBTQ+ alumni group and the university’s gay and lesbian caucus. (LifeSiteNews) — Harvard University, one of the nation’s top...

UK Chevening scholarship 2025 open for Pakistanis: Apply now!
Pakistani professionals can now apply for the UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships 2025, with applications officially open from August 5 to October 7. The scholarship offers a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a top UK...

Armada israelí intercepta barcos que intentaban romper bloqueo de Gaza y arresta a activistas
JERUSALÉN — Cientos de policías israelíes fueron desplegados el jueves en el puerto sureño de Ashdod para procesar a unos 450 activistas internacionales detenidos por las fuerzas navales de Israel horas antes en el mar Mediterráneo, informaron...

Pakistan has world's highest diabetes rate: Expert
Pakistan now has the highest diabetes rate in the world, with medical experts warning of a silent but devastating health crisis affecting millions. Doctors say one in 10 diabetics in the country suffers from diabetic foot disease, a condition that...

Mishi Khan slams 'indecency, immoral activities' in Pakistan
Actress Mishi Khan has spoken out strongly against the allegedly growing indecency and obscenity on streets across Pakistan. In a video message posted on her Instagram account, the actress and TV presenter expressed serious concern over the rise...

Karachi board announces commerce results 2025. Check here
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the results of the Higher Secondary School Certificate Part-II Commerce (Regular) Group, annual examination, 2025, with all three top positions secured by female students. Female...