Hamza Ali Abbasi Denies Anti-Imran Khan Interview, Slams Misreporting

Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has refuted claims that he recently gave an interview criticizing former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Taking to Instagram, Abbasi shared a clip from his actual interview and provided a link to the full video, urging the public to watch it before believing “misleading” social media posts. He accused certain pages […]

Taliban Enforces Smartphone Ban in Kandahar Schools Citing “Discipline and Sharia Compliance”

Taliban officials in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province have banned smartphones for students, teachers, and school staff, citing the need to maintain educational discipline and Islamic values. The immediate enforcement of this policy applies to both secular schools and religious madrasas. Authorities argue that smartphones are a “distraction” and could harm the younger generation, aligning the decision […]

Senate panel seeks 500% cap on key transactions for filers based on declared value

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended raising the threshold for imposing a ban on economic transactions, including purchasing property, acquiring new vehicles, freezing bank accounts, and investing in securities, to 500%, The News reported on Thursday. In the Finance Bill for 2025-26, presented to Parliament, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) proposed a threshold […]

European Powers to Hold High-Stakes Talks with Iran Over Nuclear Program

Senior diplomats from France, Germany, and Britain are set to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Geneva on Friday in a bid to address growing international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities. According to Al Jazeera, the discussions will focus on obtaining clear assurances from Tehran that its nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful, with […]

Putin Proposes Possible Iran-Israel Deal, Warns Against Escalation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that a diplomatic agreement between Iran and Israel is achievable, provided both sides engage in careful negotiations. Speaking at a televised event with foreign journalists, Putin stated that Israel’s recent strikes on Iran had inadvertently strengthened Iranian society’s unity behind its leadership. He also refused to entertain speculation about […]

Anti-War Protests Erupt Outside White House Amid Fears of US Strike on Iran

Demonstrators gathered outside the White House and in New York to protest against Israel’s attacks on Iran and to demand that the US refrain from military involvement in the escalating conflict. According to Al Jazeera, protesters condemned US financial support for Israel, holding signs that read “Hands off Iran now” and “Stop funding genocide.” The demonstrations highlighted growing public […]

Iran-Israel conflict poses threat to regional, global peace: PM

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday termed the regional situation very alarming due to escalated armed conflict between Iran and Israel and said it posed threat not only to the regional but also to the global peace. The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s complete solidarity with brotherly country Iran and its people against […]

Bilawal Bhutto Hails Army Chief’s Meeting with Trump as Boost to Pakistan-US Ties

KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted today’s high-profile meeting between Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and former US President Donald J. Trump as a significant step forward in Pakistan-US relations. He noted that Trump’s past role in mediating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India adds weight to the discussions, which […]