President Zardari Approves Landmark Law Against Child Marriage
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2025, into law, setting the minimum legal age for marriage at 18. Violators, including Nikah khuwans, may face up to one year in prison and a fine of Rs100,000
‘Terrorism and dialogue cannot go together’ – India on talks with Pakistan
India has reiterated that “terrorism and dialogue cannot go together” in response to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remark that Islamabad is ready for dialogue with its neighbor.
France approves right-to-die law
France’s lower house of parliament has approved a controversial bill to legalize assisted dying for adults with terminal illnesses, amid deep divisions in a country with strong Catholic traditions.
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire proposal – media
A 60-day truce for the release of hostages has been proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff
Saba Qamar Leads Unicef’s Campaign to End Child Marriage in Pakistan
Saba Qamar joins Unicef’s latest campaign to raise awareness and demand action against child marriage in Pakistan, urging nationwide reforms and community engagement.
Dua Lipa, public figures urge UK to end Israel arms sales
Pop star Dua Lipa joined some 300 UK celebrities in signing an open letter Thursday urging Britain to halt arms sales to Israel, after similar pleas from lawyers and writers.
Netanyahu says Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar has been killed
Israel claimed on Wednesday a strike on a hospital in southern Gaza earlier this month killed Mohammad Sinwar, Hamas' Gaza chief and the younger brother of the Palestinian group's deceased leader Yahya Sinwar.
US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students
The United States will start “aggressively” revoking the visas of Chinese students, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary
Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said on Wednesday.
Your Digital Safety at Risk: PTA Issues Scam Warning
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned citizens about a surge in phishing scams involving fraudsters impersonating PTA officials to steal personal information.
Hajj Against All Odds: A Libyan Pilgrim’s Miraculous Journey
A Libyan pilgrim, Amer Al Mahdi Mansour Al Gaddafi, was stopped at the airport due to a flagged surname and missed his Hajj flight.
Indian media attacks 15-year-old Pakistani Tennis player
Indian Media Targets 15-Year-Old Pakistani Tennis Player After U-16 Davis Cup Loss, Journalist Defends Youngster Amid Social Media Backlash