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SC overturns its own conviction of ex-minister Anwar Saifullah in graft case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned its own 2016 judgement convicting former federal minister for petroleum and natural resources Anwar Saifullah in a corruption reference, observing that an appellate court should not substitute its own view merely because another conclusion on the same evidence was possible. “Where a trial court has convicted an accused, but an appellate court later reassesses the entire record and acquits him, the presumption of innocence is not only reinstated,...
The Iran stalemate splitting Saudi Arabia and US
The Iran stalemate splitting Saudi Arabia and US
Bolivia issues warrant for Evo Morales’s arrest after court no-show
The ex-Bolivian president is on trial for allegedly fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office.
Tarikh pe tarikh: Court raps UP govt and cops over case backlog, justice delay
Tarikh pe tarikh Court raps UP govt and cops over case backlog justice delay
Minister announces ‘ad ban’ on channel that laid off 170 employees
ISLAMABAD: Members of the Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA) staged a walkout from the press gallery during Monday’s sitting of the National Assembly to protest layoffs and non-payment of dues by a couple of private TV channels, prompting the information minister to intervene. Subsequently, a delegation of MNAs and senators, including Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, visited the media room to discuss the issue, while MQM-P senior leader Syed Aminul Haq and other lawmakers spoke about...
Opening Strait of Hormuz at forefront of Iran talks — Pakistani ambassador
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says the issue was not on the table at the beginning of the negotiations
Imran’s sister urges Supreme Court to order his hospitalisation
ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of ex-premier Imran Khan, on Monday challenged before the Supreme Court the Islamabad High Court ruling to refuse to shift him to Shifa International Hospital, allow access to his personal physicians, family and counsel, and provide medical details to the family. Filed through senior counsel Uzair Karamat Bhandari, the petition explained the applicant was not a party to the proceedings before the IHC but was aggrieved by the impugned judgement. In this regard,...
Raining bills, rising barriers: Why America’s H-1B debate needs reform, not rhetoric
A surge of legislative proposals in the US targets the H-1B visa program, proposing significant restrictions and even abolition. While some measures aim to protect American jobs, experts warn against blunt policies. The article suggests reforms like Australia's skilled occupation list and Canada's points-based system could offer better solutions for attracting global talent.
Emotional Jacinta Price breaks down as she lashes authorities for failing Kumanjayi Little Baby
Emotional Jacinta Price breaks down as she lashes authorities for failing Kumanjayi Little BabyBy OLIVIA DAY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:00, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 04:01, 12 May 2026 e-mail
What is Canada's Bill C-22 & why Apple, Meta say it will make Canadians 'less safe'
Canada's Bill C-22, also called the Lawful Access Act, 2026, is a proposed law that would give law enforcement and spy agency CSIS sweeping powers to access private digital data. Apple and Meta say it could force companies to break encryption and build government backdoors—making Canadians less safe. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Commons, and its vague language around "systemic vulnerabilities" is what's got the tech industry worried.
Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression
US cracks down on Iran’s secret China oil network ahead of Trump-Xi summit The US Treasury sanctioned three senior IRGC oil officials and nine firms accused of disguising Iranian oil sales to China under the “Economic Fury” campaign launched in April 2026. The crackdown targets revenue allegedly funding Iran’s weapons, proxy groups, and nuclear program, following earlier actions that froze nearly $500 million in crypto assets. The move comes just days before President Trump’s Beijing summit and...
Trump Says He Will Discuss Taiwan Arms Sales With Xi
President Donald Trump said he will discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a meeting this week, a move that risks undermining America’s longstanding support for the island. Bloomberg's Rebecca Choong-Wilkins reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to Jamaica
Trump ally Kari Lake tapped to be US ambassador to Jamaica7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen HabeshianGetty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has nominated longtime ally Kari Lake to be the next US ambassador to Jamaica.Lake most recently led the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle federally funded news organisation Voice of America (VOA).If Lake's appointment is confirmed by the Senate, it will close out her time as the top official in charge of the US Agency fo...
From film icon to political phenomenon: The Vijay frenzy across Tamil Nadu
From film icon to political phenomenon The Vijay frenzy across Tamil Nadu
Adaptive deterrence urged to counter India’s hostile posture: Experts
• Experts say New Delhi aims to normalise limited warfare under nuclear risks• Predict future conflicts will focus on cyber, hybrid and narrative strategies ISLAMABAD: Leading strategic affairs experts cautioned Monday that while the deterrence equation with India may have held during last year’s conflict, the region’s strategic environment is becoming increasingly fragile. Therefore, they emphasised the need to keep deterrence credible and effective. That message came through at a book launch h...
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor shops near temples, schools, bus stands
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets within two weeks. These shops are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands across the state. The directive follows a statewide inspection aimed at stricter regulation and addressing public concerns.
California Mayor Eileen Wang charged with acting as illegal agent of China
California: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday that Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of China. From late 2020 to 2022, FBI said that Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun worked at the direction and control of Chinese government officials and coordinated with US-based individuals to promote the China's interests through several things such as promoting pro-China propaganda in the United States via US News Center.As per the FB...
Labour bans 'far-right' commentators from Britain so they can't 'intimidate this diverse country'
Labour has banned seven right-wing commentators from setting foot in Britain ahead of Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday. The outspoken critics of mass migration were barred from entering the country after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood decided their presence was “not conducive to the public good”.Those banned include former Republican Party candidate Valentina Gomez, US political strategist Joey Mannarino, Spanish influencer Ada Lluch and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek.Al...
Trump hails Vance and Rubio White House a ‘dream team’ but denies endorsement
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Court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case
PESHAWAR: As many as 74 PTI activists have been acquitted in a case regarding violence on May 10, 2023, which led to the deaths of two people. Additional sessions judge Faraz Ahmad on Monday accepted an application filed by the defence for acquittal of the accused persons under section 247-K of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which empowers the court to acquit an accused at any stage of the proceedings where there is no probability of conviction. The judge ruled that the entire case of the prose...