Five United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticised the convictions of Pakistani lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, arguing that their prison sentences undermine fundamental freedoms and legal rights, according to a joint statement. The Islamabad sessions court last month sentenced the couple to a combined 17 years in jail...
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan has announced it will not take the field against India in the group-stage fixture scheduled for February 15 in Colombo. The government of Pakistan confirmed that while the national team is cleared to participate in the tournament, it will refuse to...
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed strong appreciation for the World Bank’s continued partnership and support during a high-level meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad. The leaders discussed strengthening development cooperation across key sectors, including infrastructure, human capital, energy reforms, and economic stability initiatives, all central to Pakistan’s ongoing reform...
A Chinese court has sentenced former justice minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of accepting bribes worth nearly ¥137 million (about $19.7 million) over more than a decade, state media reported on Monday. The Xiamen Intermediate People’s Court ruled that Tang abused his successive positions—including governor of Liaoning province, party leader...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with India after a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the two leaders have agreed on steps to deepen economic ties and realign trade priorities. Trump said in a social media post that reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports to the U.S. will be...
A newly released batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has shed light on the late financier’s connections with several high-profile global figures, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to the latest Epstein files dump. The documents were released by the U.S. Justice...
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have strongly condemned repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire by Israel, warning that such actions risk undermining efforts to restore stability and advance peace in the Palestinian territory, officials said Sunday. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Sunday that recent nationwide protests represent a “coup attempt” against the Islamic Republic and cautioned that any U.S. military strike could spark a “regional war,” heightening tensions between Tehran and Washington. Khamenei’s remarks—aired on state television during ceremonies marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution—came amid a...
In the third T20 international against Australia in Lahore, Pakistan has set a competitive target of 208 runs after winning the toss and electing to bat first at Qaddafi Stadium, according to reports from Jang. The hosts finished on 207 for six, powered by solid half-centuries from Sa‘eem Ayub (56) and Babar Azam (50 not...
A severe winter storm and Arctic cold wave sweeping across the United States has left at least 65 people dead in weather-related incidents, authorities and media outlets reported, as life remains paralyzed in many states. The deaths—linked to extreme cold, heavy snow, icy roads, and related accidents—have occurred across multiple regions, from the Midwest to...