Malaysia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from registering new social media accounts, becoming one of the latest countries to tighten online safety regulations for minors. The new rules, which took effect on June 1, require major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to verify users’...
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026National
Bilawal Demands Protection of Gilgit-Baltistan Rights in Any Future Constitutional Amendment
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the rights of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) must be safeguarded under any future constitutional amendment, stressing that the region’s political and constitutional aspirations should remain a national priority. He made the remarks while addressing an election rally in Shigar ahead of the June 7 Gilgit-Baltistan elections....
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Politics
Naqvi-PTI Meeting Triggers Political Controversy and Internal Questions
A quietly held meeting between senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has sparked political controversy and renewed debate over internal coordination within the party. The controversy intensified after Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, publicly stated that the former premier’s family had no prior knowledge of the meeting. The issue surfaced after...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026International
Oil Prices Hit Two-Week Low as US-Iran Deal Hopes Ease Market Fears
Global oil prices fell sharply to a two-week low after growing optimism that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to a diplomatic agreement aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures dropped more than 5% to below $100 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also recorded...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026International
PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan Played ‘Very Sincere Role’ in US-Iran Mediation Efforts
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan played a “very sincere role” in ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s growing diplomatic influence in regional peace negotiations. Speaking during his visit to Beijing, the premier said Pakistan remains committed to promoting dialogue and stability in the Middle East. Shehbaz Sharif stated...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Crime
Militants Destroy Government School and Health Unit in KP’s Tank District
Unidentified militants blew up a government primary school and a basic health unit (BHU) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district, intensifying concerns over rising militancy and attacks on public infrastructure in the region. According to police officials, the explosions occurred late at night in the remote Jandola area near the border with South Waziristan. Authorities said...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026National
16 Killed, Several Injured in Tragic Swat Motorway Bus Collision
At least 16 people lost their lives, and seven others were injured after a passenger coach collided with a parked bus on the Swat Motorway in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The tragic accident occurred near the Chakdara Interchange in the early hours of the morning, according to rescue officials and motorway police. Officials said the...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Entertainment
Actor Arslan Butt Sends Legal Notice to Mamya Shajaffar Over Defamation Claims
Pakistani actor Arslan Butt has issued a legal notice to fellow actor Mamya Shajaffar following controversial remarks made during a podcast interview that sparked widespread debate on social media. The notice accuses Shajaffar of making “false, malicious and defamatory allegations” that allegedly harmed Butt’s reputation and public image. The controversy erupted after clips from the...
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026International
Founder of Viral Indian Gen Z Account Claims Threats and Online Crackdown
The founder of India’s rapidly growing Gen Z social media movement, the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), has alleged that authorities and unknown actors launched a crackdown against the platform after it went viral for criticising unemployment, inflation and governance issues in India. The account’s creator, Abhijeet Dipke, claimed that the group’s website was taken down,...
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May 24, 2026May 24, 2026International
Pakistan, 13 Nations Condemn Somaliland’s Plan to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Pakistan, along with 13 other Muslim-majority countries, has strongly condemned Somaliland’s announcement to open a purported embassy in Jerusalem, describing the move as “illegal and unacceptable.” The joint statement warned that the decision violates international law and undermines the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. The statement was jointly issued by the foreign ministries...