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Fervour and fury on Pakistan pro-Imran Khan march

Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert.

Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP

Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.

Iran threatens to block ‘illegal’ routes through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has threatened to block what it calls “illegal” traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it retains full control of the passage despite US claims to the contrary.

Iranian strikes forced US troops to ‘abandon’ Kuwait base – CBS

Iranian strikes forced US troops to effectively abandon a major military base in Kuwait during the opening stages of the US-Israeli war on Iran

Imran Khan’s Anxiety Rated ‘Three-Plus’ as Medical Board Recommends Daily Walk, More Family Access

A four-member medical board assessed Imran Khan’s anxiety at “three-plus” during an August 10 check-up at Adiala Jail and recommended a daily one-hour walk, greater family access and recreational activities.

ICC provides more details on arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders

 The International Criminal Court (ICC) provided more details on Monday on arrest warrants issued last year for two Taliban leaders, Haibatullah Akhundzada, the group's supreme spiritual leader, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, who has been chief justice since 2021.

Foreign banks doing business with Iran face US sanctions without warning

The United States on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that continue doing business with Iran or its financial sector that they could face sanctions without advance notice.

Messi says Argentina retirement is ‘saddest day of my career’

Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.

News Analysis & Opinion

The Girl Who Reached the Porch: The Assignment Was Too Small for the Night

A young woman walked into a fraternity house believing a friend was inside. What followed exposed the failures of consent, accountability, and justice.

The Verdict Has Not Changed: When a Woman’s No Is Still Negotiable

From Qandeel Baloch to Sana Yousaf, the names change but the old verdict remains: a woman’s life and her right to say no are still treated as negotiable.

Innocent Before the Inquiry Began

She did everything the world tells its daughters to do — get educated, serve your country, live within the fence. Still, she was not given a fair chance to have her case heard.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.

When Different Voices Sit at the Same Table

Different voices do not have to become one voice. From an APPNA gathering in St. Louis to stories of music, journalism and resistance, this op-ed reflects on why disagreement can be part of a stronger Pakistani community.

The Locks Failed. The Speed Limit Is the Business Model

The article argues that recent AI safety incidents largely stemmed from flawed sandboxes, weak safeguards and operational failures rather than autonomous “AI escapes.”

From Doctrine of Necessity to Constitutional Engineering: How Pakistan’s Military Dictators Destroyed Its Courts

Pakistan’s judiciary has evolved from legitimizing military coups after the fact to being structurally reshaped to prevent meaningful resistance to military power.

When System Fails, Generations Pay-Long Shadow of Corruption & Systemic Breakdown

The real cost of corruption in Pakistan is not simply the money stolen from the state, but the human potential, institutional capacity and economic opportunities lost along the way.

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