Punjab has imposed a complete ban on child marriage, criminalising under-18 marriages with strict jail terms and heavy fines for adults, parents, and registrars involved.
Hamas said any discussions on Gaza must begin with a total halt to Israeli "aggression" as Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" maps out the territory's future, with Israel insisting on the militants' disarmament before reconstruction starts.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a landmark $2 billion agreement to build two major solar power plants in central Turkey, capable of supplying electricity to more than 2.1 million households.
A BBC report claims IPL-linked franchises may avoid selecting Pakistani players in The Hundred 2026 auction. More than 63 Pakistan cricketers have registered, intensifying debate over inclusivity in English cricket.
Pakistan has signed a memorandum with the United States to jointly redevelop New York’s historic Roosevelt Hotel. The move aligns with IMF-backed privatisation plans and aims to maximise the property's estimated $1 billion value.
Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out.