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Afridi hails the judiciary’s collaborative drive to build a truly modern, transparent, and accessible justice system for all citizens News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, praised the nation’s judges and judicial institutions for their efforts to strengthen and modernise the country’s justice system. In a statement released by the Supreme Court, Afridi commended the work of the Supreme Court, high courts, and district judiciary, describing the ongoing reforms as the product of institutional cooperation and a renewed commitment to a system that is timely, transparent, and accessible to all citizens. The statement highlighted the implementation of…
News Desk NEW DEHLI: India’s political and corporate circles were jolted by fresh revelations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government allegedly orchestrated a multibillion-dollar state-backed bailout for the troubled Adani Group, according to an investigation by The Washington Post. The report claimed that the administration quietly facilitated a massive $3.9 billion transfer from the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) into Adani-linked firms, effectively extending a lifeline to the conglomerate as it struggled under mounting debt and waning investor confidence. LIC, one of India’s most trusted financial institutions with millions of policyholders across the country, was said to have channeled the…
Amid Cherat’s rugged hills, Pakistan and Kazakhstan sealed Dostarym–5 with a salute of friendship, unity, and shared resolve against evolving threats. News Desk CHERAT, KAZAKHSTAN: In the rugged hills of Cherat, beneath a haze of dust and autumn sun, the rhythmic cadence of drills came to an end as special forces from Pakistan and Kazakhstan concluded their two-week joint military exercise, Dostarym–5—translated aptly as “Friendship–5.” The closing moments carried both the solemnity of completion and the quiet pride of achievement, marking another chapter in the growing defence cooperation between the two nations. The exercise, which began on October 14, brought…
News Desk GAZA: The Tata Group faced serious allegations of complicity in Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, following the release of a detailed report by a US-based South Asian advocacy organization, Salaam. The 59-page investigation, published in New York, accused the Indian conglomerate of playing a pivotal role in supporting Israel’s military operations through its defence manufacturing subsidiaries and global partnerships. According to the report, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a key defence arm of the group, supplied crucial components for Israel’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets and Apache gunship helicopters—aircraft heavily deployed in the bombardment of Gaza. The…
Washington accuses Colombia’s President Petro of fueling a cocaine surge, straining decades of cooperation and threatening a once-stable anti-narcotics alliance. News Desk WASHINGTON: In an unusually blunt reprimand that has strained one of Washington’s most enduring alliances in Latin America, the United States has accused the government of Colombian President Gustavo Petro of presiding over a sharp rise in cocaine production and trafficking. The charge has cast a shadow over decades of close security cooperation between the two countries, threatening to upend a partnership once held up as a model in the global fight against drugs. The allegation came from…
News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has launched the “Public Facilitation Portal,” an online platform designed to make the judicial system more accessible and efficient. Introduced under Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s instructions, the portal allows citizens to access case information, monitor applications, and submit complaints without visiting court premises, benefiting especially Pakistanis living abroad. The portal’s Case Information section lets users search cases by name, number, or petition type, providing instant updates. A dedicated helpline, 1818, offers direct assistance, while FAQs explain legal terms and procedures in simple language. The Application Status section enables tracking of early hearing…
After Israeli airstrikes killed 42 Palestinians in Gaza, a fragile ceasefire was hastily restored through US, Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediation to avert renewed war. News Desk GAZA: Calm returned to Gaza on Tuesday after a brief but devastating flare-up that left at least 42 Palestinians dead, in what was described as one of the bloodiest days since the truce took effect earlier this month. The ceasefire was restored following an intense round of diplomacy involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, whose envoys worked through the night to salvage the agreement and prevent the fighting from spiralling into…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claim their missile arsenal remained entirely intact after the 12-day war with Israel, dismissing Israeli damage reports. News Desk TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed that the country’s missile stockpile emerged unscathed from its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, with a senior commander insisting that not a single launcher had been significantly damaged. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a prominent figure within the elite force, told Iranian media that the missile arsenal remained “completely safe,” dismissing Israeli reports that suggested Tehran’s capabilities had been seriously degraded. He said Israel’s bombardment had only destroyed about 3% of Iran’s launch…
Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad, the latest in a string of espionage-related executions amid rising tensions. News Desk TEHRAN: Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in what officials described as another blow against foreign espionage networks operating inside the country. The execution, reported by state media on Tuesday, marked the latest in a growing number of death sentences carried out against individuals accused of working with Israel. According to judicial authorities, the convicted man was found guilty of gathering and transmitting sensitive information to Mossad operatives. Prosecutor Kazem…
Donald Trump’s praise for Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir marks a sharp US policy shift, cooling ties with India and boosting Islamabad’s strategic standing. News Desk WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump appeared to have redrawn the contours of America’s South Asia policy, pivoting away from his once-celebrated camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toward a strikingly cordial relationship with Pakistan’s military leadership. According to political analyst Fareed Zakaria, Trump’s renewed focus on Pakistan – particularly on Field Marshal Asim Munir – marked a “sudden and dramatic” reversal of his earlier stance. Speaking on CNN, Zakaria said Trump seemed “enamoured”…