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Imran Khan Undergoes Eye Procedure at PIMS Amid Family Concerns, Confirms Atta Tarar

Former PM Imran Khan underwent a 20-minute eye procedure at PIMS under strict security. His family and PTI demand access, transparency, and full medical disclosure.

Saudi Arabia Reassesses Mega Projects, Calls on Rich Families to Invest Amid Vision 2030 Shift

Saudi Arabia is scaling back ambitious mega projects under Vision 2030, turning to wealthy local families and strategic sectors like AI, mining, and tourism to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on oil revenues.

Saudi Arabia Pauses Construction of Mukaab Skyscraper Amid Feasibility Review

Saudi Arabia has suspended work on the colossal Mukaab skyscraper in Riyadh’s New Murabba district. With soil excavation done, construction is paused as authorities reassess feasibility and funding, reflecting a shift in Vision 2030 priorities.

Nicki Minaj Flaunts Trump Gold Card After Declaring Support for President

Nicki Minaj sparked online attention after posting a photo of a Trump Gold Card hours after publicly praising US President Donald Trump at the Trump Accounts Summit.

Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus

The federal government ordered strict and enhanced health surveillance at all entry points of the country on Wednesday following regional alerts over the Nipah virus, a highly fatal zoonotic disease.

Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, alcohol

Sharia police caned a couple 140 times each in Indonesia's Aceh province on Thursday for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, likely one of the severest such punishments since the deeply conservative region adopted Islamic law.

Key allies deny airspace to Trump’s ‘beautiful armada’

Washington’s closest Gulf allies – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – have said they will not permit their territory or airspace to be used for US military action against Iran.

US cybersecurity chief leaked sensitive files to ChatGPT – Politico

The acting director of the nation’s top cyber defense agency uploaded sensitive government documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer,

Gold soars above $5,300 per ounce

The price of gold has continued to rally on Wednesday, reaching above $5,300 per ounce to an all-time high. The rally has been attributed to strong safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and a weakening US dollar.

UK’s Starmer heads to China to thaw ‘ice age’ amid strained US ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in a bid to reset ties marred by years of tension

PTI Raises Concern Over Reports of Imran Khan’s Eye Infection

PTI has expressed concern over reports that jailed founder Imran Khan is suffering from a serious eye condition. The party has demanded family meetings and immediate access to specialised medical treatment.

India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

 Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India.

End of an Era: Arijit Singh Retires from Playback Singing, Leaves Fans Heartbroken

Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing, saying he will not take on any new vocal assignments. The singer clarified that he will continue making music as a composer and producer.

Trump’s ‘armada’ on Iran’s doorstep: What we know so far

American military assets – including an aircraft carrier, warplanes, and air-defense systems – are massing in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump promised that “help is on its way” to protesters in Iran.

When a State Stops Governing and Starts Enduring: An Interview on Iran’s Crackdown

Fatemeh Aman explains why extreme violence does not signal collapse, and why outside pressure often strengthens the system it seeks to break.

Calls Grow to Make Karachi a Federal Territory Amid Local Government Failures

Karachi’s governance failures have come under renewed scrutiny after the Gul Plaza fire exposed administrative lapses.

NATO chief wishes ‘good luck’ to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift

Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries.

US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack

A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests.

EU, India agree ‘mother of all’ trade deals

India and the European Union announced Tuesday the "mother of all deals", a huge trade pact to create a market of two billion people, reached after two decades of negotiations.

He left the US for an internship. Trump’s travel ban made it impossible to return

A University of Michigan student from Myanmar was left stranded in Singapore after Trump-era travel restrictions blocked his return to the U.S., disrupting his studies and personal life.

Threatening Your Spouse with Second Marriage Now a Punishable Offence in Pakistan

The law also criminalises threats of unjustified divorce or second marriage, with prison terms and fines for offenders.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon (VIDEO)

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it carried out airstrikes on several Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Lebanon on Sunday.

Trump claims US military used ‘secret weapon’ to abduct Maduro

US President Donald Trump said the American military used a new secret weapon to disable Venezuela’s air defense systems during the raid on Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Moeed Pirzada in conversation with Erik Sperling on US interventionism, Pakistan’s military ties with Washington, and China’s growing influence

Erik Sperling joins Moeed Pirzada to unpack how Washington views India and Pakistan through the lens of power politics and interventionism.

‘How is my favourite Field Marshal’, President Trump asks PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that during his recent interaction with Donald Trump at Davos, the US president asked him, “How is my favourite Field Marshal?”

Pakistani man jailed for 36 years in Spain ‘love scam’ debt murder case

A Spanish court has sentenced a Pakistani man to 36 years in jail for murdering three elderly siblings over debts reportedly linked to an online romance scam.

Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve ‘respect’ after Trump comments

The Duke of Sussex has called for the sacrifices of Nato troops to be "spoken about truthfully and with respect", after the US president claimed allies stayed "a little back" from the front lines in Afghanistan.

Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

More than 8,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways.

What Trump officials and immigration lawyers say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old

The detention of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy with his father outside their home in Minnesota has become the latest lightning rod for America’s divisions on immigration under the Trump administration
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