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Monday, January 12, 2026

Can international ‘rules-based order’ survive?

What does America’s ignominious defeat in Afghanistan mean for the international “rules-based order”, which derives its legitimacy from American power?

SC gives Murtaza Wahab second chance, withdraws removal order

The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of Karachi administrator Murtaza Wahab. According to details, Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed lambasted the PPP leader for failing to fulfill his responsibilities. The Karachi administrator also came under fire for talking back to the Chief Justice.

No long distance travel for women without male guardian: Afghan Taliban

As per the new orders, Afghan women cannot travel long distances without a male guardian. The ministry called on transporters and vehicle owners to also refuse rides to women not wearing headscarves and not accompanied by a male guardian.

Rana Shamim’s son thinks signing affidavit in Nawaz’s office is not a big deal

The fact that Rana Shamim signed the affidavit in Nawaz Sharif's office has caused quite a storm in Pakistan. However, according to Ahmed Hassan, Rana Shamim's son and an advocate of the top court, said the location of signing the affidavit does not change its contents or authenticity.

Weather disasters caused $170b damage in 2021

In 2020, it found the world's ten costliest weather disasters caused $150 billion in damage, making this year's total an increase of 13 percent.

Did Gen Yahya’s appeasement of Mujib lead to fall of East Pakistan?

In 1962, Sheikh Mujib had written a letter to the Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru requesting assistance for an armed insurrection in East Pakistan.

Bakhtawar pens emotional post for Benazir Bhutto on death anniversary

Bakhtawar said with the birth of her son this year, Benazir Bhutto would have become a grandmother for the first time. Benazir Bhutto breathed her last at the age of 54 on 27th December in 2007 following an attack on her during a public rally in Liaqat Bagh.

Watch: Iran exercises attack on Israeli nuclear facility

A mockup of an Israeli nuclear installation was destroyed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during military drills. The life-size target was obliterated by multiple ballistic missiles and suicide drones.

US cancels 1300 flights in one day

At least three cruise ships were also forced to return to port without making scheduled port calls after COVID-19 cases were detected onboard, according to media reports.

Spider-Man becomes first pandemic-era film to earn $1 billion

It's impressive that "Spider-Man: No Way Home" managed to blow past $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide given the rapidly spreading omicron variant of COVID-19.

PM Khan expresses condolence on Archbishop Tutu’s death

PM IK on Sunday expressed his condolence on the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Laureate and close confidant of Nelson Mandela. Imran Khan terms his critical role in liberation & national reconciliation as an inspiration for future generations.

Energy crisis: What the govt needs to do

Mushtaq Jumma, a business consultant, thinks that the government failed to fully comprehend the PPRA rules, hence the country is now on the verge of an energy crisis. However, to rescue Pakistan from the crisis, the government needs to apply the Emergency Clause of PPRA.
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