In a daring overnight escape, two inmates broke out of a jail in Dijon prison, France, by sawing through cell bars and lowering themselves with bedsheets, prosecutors said Thursday. The fugitives—a 19-year-old held since October 2024 on attempted-murder charges and a 32-year-old imprisoned for violence—slipped out shortly before dawn. Prison staff warned that overcrowding and...
According to a recent briefing to the Senate’s Human Rights Committee, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is no longer granting visas to Pakistani citizens; only holders of “blue” (official) and diplomatic passports are being accepted. Officials warned that if full visa restrictions are imposed, reversing them could prove difficult. They also disclosed that a neighbouring...
The Indian delegation abruptly withdrew from a scheduled debate at the Oxford Union, handing a no-contest victory to the Pakistani side, the Pakistan High Commission in London said. With prominent Pakistani figures, including ex-foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar and retired general Zubair Mahmood Hayat, present, the exit of Indian speakers before the debate revealed what...
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reassured the public that ash from a rare eruption of Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano is not expected to significantly affect coastal areas like Karachi. The volcano, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, sent smoke and ash plumes as high as 14 km into the sky. PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazeer Zaighum explained the ash...
In a major step to simplify travel, the Australian High Commission in Pakistan has unveiled a digital visa route via its Immi App, allowing eligible Pakistanis to submit their passport information and facial biometrics through their smartphones. High Commissioner Tim Kane said this measure is particularly helpful for students, professionals, and travelers, saving both time...
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from December 12 to 21. Eight teams are competing, divided into two groups: Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 3, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,...
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder made a major splash at the Dubai Airshow 2025, drawing crowds and high-level attention both on the ground and during aerial demonstrations. Pilots from the Pakistan Air Force performed precision aerobatics with the Block-III variant, while the static display allowed visitors to get a close-up view of its advanced avionics and weapons...
Norway has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 27-year absence since their last appearance in 1998. The qualifying campaign was masterful: Norway won all eight matches, finishing six points ahead of four-time champions Italy. The defining moment came in Milan, where Erling Haaland scored twice in quick succession to sink...
The Australian government is proposing a significant expansion of its sanctions regime to hold Taliban leaders accountable for serious human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the new regulations would allow authorities to impose travel bans and asset freezes on Taliban officials and associated entities accused of...
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a U.S.-drafted resolution to deploy an international stabilisation force (ISF) in Gaza, endorsing a key part of former President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal. Passed with 13 votes in favor—and abstentions from Russia and China—the resolution also establishes a “Board of Peace,” a temporary governing body chaired...