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LHC Rules Marriage Cannot Be Forced: Both Spouses Must Consent
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LHC Rules Marriage Cannot Be Forced: Both Spouses Must Consent

The Lahore High Court has upheld a family‑court decree granting Khula, ruling that if both husband and wife clearly reject reconciliation, no court can lawfully force them to stay married. In the case under review, the wife had filed for divorce, citing “extreme aversion” to her husband, and the husband also indicated he did not...

“I Won’t Be the Father My Dad Was”: Usman Mukhtar Opens Up About His Childhood
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“I Won’t Be the Father My Dad Was”: Usman Mukhtar Opens Up About His Childhood

Pakistani actor Usman Mukhtar has emotionally revealed that he doesn’t want to repeat his father’s parenting mistakes. During a podcast appearance, he said, “I won’t be like my dad,” explaining that his father’s behavior deeply affected his childhood. Mukhtar talked about his early years, calling parts of them “bitter memories,” and said he’s determined to...

Proposal to allow limited Basant celebrations in Lahore
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Proposal to allow limited Basant celebrations in Lahore

There has been a suggestion to permit Basant festivities in Lahore on a restricted basis. The Basant celebration is only supposed to be observed on Saturday and Sunday, according to sources. The Deputy Commissioner of Lahore submitted recommendations related to Basant to the government, according to which it is proposed to allow Basant to be...

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The man who “shared images of his ex-wife on social media” had his bail request denied

KARACHI: A judge denied a man’s bail request in a case concerning his alleged WhatsApp sharing of his ex-wife’s private images and videos after she filed a Khula suit for dissolution of marriage. In accordance with Sections 20 (offences against the dignity of a natural person), 21 (offences against the modesty of a natural person and minor),...

Karachi Driver’s Family Welcomes Five Premature Babies via C-Section
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Karachi Driver’s Family Welcomes Five Premature Babies via C-Section

A couple from Baldia Town, Karachi, welcomed quintuplets—five babies born simultaneously—on July 22, 2025, at a local hospital in the city. This marks a phenomenon that occurs naturally in 1 in 55,000,000 births. The babies, born prematurely at 29 weeks via an emergency cesarean section, have brought both joy and challenges to the family. The...

Senate Approves Bills on Criminal Laws, Extradition, and Citizenship
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Senate Approves Bills on Criminal Laws, Extradition, and Citizenship

Pakistan’s Senate passed the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, abolishing the death penalty for publicly stripping a woman and harboring hijackers, replacing it with life imprisonment or up to 25 years in prison. The bill, introduced by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, aligns with EU GSP+ trade requirements and ICCPR standards, aiming to...