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News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified in a detailed written judgment that no divorce, including triple talaq, takes effect until a mandatory 90-day period is completed. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said that under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, this 90-day waiting period is essential. The court added that if a husband grants his wife unconditional right of divorce, she retains full authority to revoke it within this period. The Supreme Court upheld the Sindh High Court’s October 7, 2024 ruling. In the case, wife Muriel Shah issued a…

News desk HONG KONG: At least 65 people have died in a fire at a residential complex in northern Hong Kong, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The blaze, which broke out late on Wednesday night, quickly engulfed multiple blocks of the multi-storey complex, leaving a scene of devastation. Local fire services reported that 51 people died at the scene, while four more succumbed to injuries in hospital. Officials said the fire had been brought under control in four of the eight blocks, while efforts continued to extinguish flames in the remaining sections. Emergency teams remain on site, conducting search and rescue…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has condemned Australia’s decision to place its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling the move “unjustified and insulting.” In a statement from Tehran, the Iranian foreign ministry described Australia’s action as “irresponsible” and linked it to what it said were “false and fabricated allegations” propagated by Israeli security agencies. The statement suggested that the listing mirrored previous mistakes made by Canberra in accepting claims without verification. The move follows accusations in August that Iran was responsible for anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, which led to the expulsion…

Tajik officials claim the Chinese workers were killed in a drone and gun attack from Afghanistan, raising tensions in Tajikistan’s volatile border region News Desk DUSHANBE: Three Chinese workers were killed in Tajikistan on Thursday in an attack launched from neighboring Afghanistan, officials said, highlighting the persistent security risks along the mountainous border between the two countries. The incident, carried out with firearms and a drone reportedly loaded with grenades, targeted employees of a Chinese company operating in Tajikistan’s southern region. Tajikistan’s foreign ministry confirmed the deaths in a statement, describing the assault as part of ongoing attempts by criminal…

News Desk BISSAU: The military in Guinea-Bissau has dismissed the country’s president and imposed a nationwide curfew following a disputed presidential election, deepening political turmoil in the West African state. According to news agencies in the capital, Bissau, the army announced that all state institutions would remain suspended until further notice. Borders and airspace were sealed, and security forces were deployed across key government sites. The military declared that the electoral process was being halted until “constitutional order” was restored. The move came just a day before official results were expected. Presidential polls were held on Sunday, but both incumbent…

By our correspondent PESHAWAR: Fast bowler Mohammad Musa etched his name in the history books by taking a double hat-trick in the 2025 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. The 25-year-old pacer from Islamabad achieved the remarkable feat in the final round match at Diamond Cricket Ground, dismissing four Peshawar batsmen in consecutive deliveries to complete a double hat-trick. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of his performance on social media. Musa had already taken five wickets in Peshawar’s first innings, and his extraordinary bowling in the second innings added another historic milestone. In total, he sent ten batsmen back to the…

News Desk KARACHI: The Sindh High Court granted interim bail on Thursday to Liaqat Mehsud, president of the Dumper Association, in connection with unrest that erupted following the death of a young man in Ramswami after a dumper collision. The decision came after Mehsud’s previous application had been rejected by a session court, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding the case. The court ordered Mehsud to provide a surety of Rs50,000 and instructed him to remain available for further investigation. Notices were also issued to the prosecution and the complainant, who were asked to submit their responses by 17 December. Legal…

News Desk PESHAWAR: A powerful explosion in a gas pipeline triggered a large fire in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel tehsil on Thursday, prompting emergency warnings and the diversion of gas supplies to several districts. According to Peshawar’s capital city police chief, Dr Mian Saeed, the blast ignited a 24-inch pipeline. He said the cause of the explosion was still under investigation and urged residents to stay clear of the affected area as a safety precaution. The CCPO said Sui Gas authorities had been instructed to immediately shut down the supply to the damaged section of the line. A spokesperson for Sui…

News Desk AYODHYA: The recent hoisting of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has reignited concerns over the rising influence of Hindutva in India and the security of religious minorities, particularly Muslims. The temple, built on the site of the demolished Babri Masjid, has long been a flashpoint in Indian politics and religion, and the latest development has once again placed it at the center of national debate. The ceremony, attended by senior officials, was described by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a longstanding RSS affiliate, as “the beginning of a new era.”…

News Desk HONG KONG: At least 36 people have died in a fire that swept through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, as emergency teams continued battling the blaze and searching for survivors. Officials reported that 29 people were injured, while 279 residents of the affected blocks were still unaccounted for. The cause of the fire remained unclear, and rescue teams said conditions inside the burning building were extremely difficult. Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department classified the blaze as a “fourth-alarm” incident, one of the city’s most serious categories. Police said many people were trapped inside the…