Qatar denies U.S. warning before strikes on Doha by Israel
Qatar has rejected White House claims that it was warned in advance of Israeli airstrikes on Doha, insisting the U.S. call came only after explosions had begun.
Wife of Nepal’s former prime minister burnt alive
Nepal descends into chaos as violent Gen-Z-led protests, sparked by a social media ban, leave 19 dead and key political sites in flames. The wife of ex-Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal was killed, while Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned and fled the country.
Pakistan Faces Mass Surveillance and Shrinking Democratic Space, Amnesty Reports
Amnesty International warns that Pakistan is conducting mass surveillance through phone-tapping and a powerful internet firewall, threatening citizens’ privacy and democratic freedoms.
Red Sea cable cuts affects internet in Middle East, South Asia
Internet services across the Middle East and South Asia were disrupted after multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, slowing connectivity in countries including Pakistan, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
19 people killed in Nepal following social media ban
At least 19 people were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal after protests erupted against the government’s social media ban. The ban has now been lifted following fierce Gen Z–led demonstrations over corruption and lack of opportunities.
Supreme Court launches litigants facilitation cell for overseas Pakistanis
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has set up the Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell (OLFC) to provide overseas Pakistanis direct digital access to justice. The cell will handle petitions, grievances, case updates, and certified orders, offering relief to millions of expatriates facing legal challenges, especially property disputes.
Salman, Shaheen donate Tri-Nation T20I winnings to flood victims
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the Sharjah final, with Mohammad Nawaz shining through a career-best five-wicket spell including a hat-trick. Following the win, skipper Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi pledged their series earnings to support millions affected by the devastating floods across Pakistan.
Pakistani Activists Join Global Flotilla to Break Gaza Siege
Over 150 activists from 44 nations have gathered in Tunisia to join the Global Samud Flotilla, aiming to deliver vital aid to Gaza. The convoy of nearly 20 ships seeks to challenge Israel’s blockade and raise global awareness of the worsening humanitarian crisis.
US aviation team set to arrive in Pakistan for the first audit in years
A U.S. aviation team is set to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday for the first audit in several years. The visit is seen as a key step towards restoring direct flights between Pakistan and the United States.
Trump to Rename the Department of Defense as Department of War
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense the “Department of War,” according to...
Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali cleared in UK sexual assault case
Haider Ali, provisionally suspended during the investigation, is now free to leave the UK after Greater Manchester Police found insufficient evidence. Questions remain about his return to the national team amid PCB’s strict player conduct rules.
Shehbaz Sharif meets Vladimir Putin in the sidelines of SCO
At the SCO summit in Beijing, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and President Vladimir Putin pledged to expand cooperation in energy, trade, and regional connectivity, marking a new phase in Pakistan–Russia relations.
