Justice Tariq Masood recuses himself from hearing military courts case

ISLAMABAD: Justice Tariq Masood of the Supreme Court on Monday rescued himself from hearing intra-court appeals against civilians’ trial in military court, leading to the dissolution of a six-member larger bench. In December of last year, the larger bench of the apex conditionally suspended its judgment on military courts by a majority of 5-1 with […]

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Iranian FM says ‘terrorists’ in Pak-Iran border areas supported by ‘third countries’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Monday hinted at the involvement of “third countries” behind rising terrorism in the border region between Pakistan and Iran. “There is no doubt that the terrorists located in the common border regions and areas of Iran and Pakistan are led and supported by third countries,” he said adding that the terrorists […]

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Alabama breaks ground with first-ever nitrogen asphyxiation execution

Alabama has executed convicted murderer Kenneth Smith through nitrogen asphyxiation, marking the state’s inaugural use of this method.  Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the execution on Thursday evening, emphasising the state’s adoption of this approach as a purportedly simpler alternative to lethal injections. The new protocol, hailed by Alabama as “the most painless and humane method […]

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British museum ‘lends back’ stolen crown jewels to Ghana

Under a long-term loan agreement, two British museums are giving gold and silver artefacts back to Ghana, 150 years after the treasures were taken from the Asante people during Britain’s colonial conflicts in West Africa, NBC reported. The Manhyia Palace Museum in Ghana, the British Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London announced the […]

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China issues white paper on legal framework, measures for counterterrorism

China’s State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled “China’s Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism”, Xinhua reported. Besides the preface and conclusion, the white paper consists of five parts: “An Improving Legal Framework for Counterterrorism,” “Clear Provisions for the Determination and Punishment of Terrorist Activities,” “Standardised Exercise of Power in Fighting […]

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US concerned over reports about lack of free expression in Pakistan ahead of polls

WASHINGTON: The United States State Department has expressed concern over reports citing the lack of press freedom and free expression in Pakistan with the general elections in the country just days away. The country’s eligible population will vote to select the next government during the upcoming polls, slated to be conducted on February 8, a […]

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Caretakers asked to let elected govt decide on provincial projects

ISLAMABAD: Even before the meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) is convened, the governments of Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have advised the centre to let the elected government decide on the provincial projects, The News reported on Friday. Citing the sources, the publication reported that the three provinces advised the caretaker government to leave the […]

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‘Time to turn a new leaf’: Pakistani envoy en route to Tehran as tensions simmer

Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu is en route to Tehran over a week after he returned to Pakistan, briefly halting diplomatic ties with the neighbouring country. The envoy, on X — formerly Twitter, said he will return to the Islamic Republic to resume his duties. While his counterpart Reza Amiri Moghaddam will return […]

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Elahi, Sanam among PTI candidates allowed by SC to contest Feb 8 polls

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secured major relief from the top court on Friday as five of its candidates including incarcerated party president Parvez Elahi, were granted permission to contest the upcoming February 8 elections. Besides Elahi, the Supreme Court on Friday approved appeals of PTI candidates Umer Aslam, Major (retd) Tahir Sadiq, Sanam Javaid Khan, […]

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‘People still believe that I’m married to Shoaib Malik’

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik’s announcement of his marriage to actor Sana Javed took social media by storm with fans and netizens giving mixed reactions to the “hot topic” that has been the talk of the town for the past couple of days. Fans of Shoaib and Sania Mirza, his now-former wife, have been engaged in […]

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