The government of Pakistan has announced a significant cut in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD), slashing it by Rs14 per litre for the current fortnight. In contrast, petrol prices remain unchanged, according to the latest notification from the Petroleum Division. The reduction reflects movements in global oil markets and recommendations from the Oil...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to clarify his comments about Ahmed Al-Ahmad, the Syrian-origin man praised globally for disarming a gunman during a deadly attack near Bondi Beach in Sydney. Initially, Netanyahu described Al-Ahmad’s act of bravery as “Jewish courage” during a broadcast on a nationalist TV channel—but later corrected himself after realising...
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal sparked strong reactions on Monday, saying he keeps his ministry “under the tip of his shoe,” indicating total control and confidence in his leadership. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Kamal highlighted the city’s economic importance, noting that over 50% of Pakistan’s exports originate from Karachi, and stressing that...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that the armed suspect in the Sydney attack, Naveed Akram, was not on any counter-terrorism watchlist before the incident. The revelation comes as authorities continue investigating the motives and background of the assailant, who carried out a mass shooting at a local event in Sydney that claimed multiple...
Twenty U.S. states have filed a federal lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visas for skilled foreign workers. The states allege the policy, introduced by the Department of Homeland Security, is unlawful and exceeds the government’s administrative authority. According to the lawsuit, the fee hike could...
In a shocking legal development in the United States, a murder case has been filed against AI developer OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft over alleged negligence linked to a tragic death in Connecticut. According to the complaint, 56-year-old Stan Erik Solberg allegedly killed his 83-year-old mother, then took his own life—an act the family...
Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy recently concluded the Stories She Tells program, a women-focused filmmaking initiative that highlights powerful tales of women, for women, by women in Pakistan. The closing ceremony saw eight young female filmmakers showcase trailers of their films, each exploring unique and often overlooked women’s experiences across the country. Held with support...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that the country will continue to pay the price for the actions and decisions of former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid and ex-Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a social media statement, he said the nation might “reap the crop of the seeds they have...
Senior journalist Hamid Mir has hinted that the government may formally ban the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) and file a treason case against its founder, former prime minister Imran Khan. His remarks came shortly after comments by federal officials accusing PTI of spreading “anti‑state” narratives and undermining Pakistan’s stability. The suggestion follows a resolution passed by...
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) is set to hear the application of lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on December 11. She, along with her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, has appealed against the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to deny a stay on their trial in the controversial social-media posts case. The...