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Bangladeshi high schooler Laiba is being educated for the future, but what she learns has been determined by the latest chapter in her country’s battle over its past. Last year, a student-led revolution overthrew the government of iron-fisted premier Sheikh Hasina when public anger over her increasingly autocratic rule boiled over. Her ouster has prompted…
The six newly appointed Supreme Court judges on Friday were administered oath by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi at a ceremony in Islamabad. The judges’ appointment was marred by controversy when the meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Feb 10 when four members walked out, fervent opposition by the opposition…
At least 10 people were killed and six others were injured when an explosion hit a pickup truck carrying coal mine workers in Balochistan’s Harnai area on Friday, officials said. According to Harnai Deputy Commissioner Hazrat Wali Kakar, the blast occurred when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Coal Mines Area PMDC 94 in…
Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and decided to bat Friday in the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi. Pakistan, who lost to New Zealand but beat South Africa in previous matches, brought in all-rounder Faheem Ashraf in place of pacer Mohammad Hasnain. New Zealand, who won both their games, left out pace…
Paediatric palliative care doesn’t erase the harsh reality of illness; rather, it softens the edges and provides renewed hope. The Quetta Gladiators were playing the Lahore Qalandars in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League in Karachi. The Gladiators sealed the playoff by six wickets — with the most crucial one taken by former…
SPEAKING the truth should never be a death sentence. The most recent figures published by the Committee to Protect Journalists highlight that last year was the deadliest year for reporters and media workers ever since the committee started keeping track of journalist killings about 30 years ago. The CPJ notes that at least 124 journalists…
India expects to sell short-range missiles to the Philippines this year in a deal worth more than $200 million, Indian sources told Reuters, for New Delhi’s second major defence export contract with Manila as tension grows with China. The Akash missile system developed by India’s defence research body has drawn interest from the Philippines, which…
The Sindh government on Thursday made it mandatory for all heavy vehicles in Karachi to have a physical fitness certificate amid the rising number of traffic accidents involving dumper trucks. The decision came following a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to discuss the alarming number of traffic accidents in…
Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for misconduct in their match against South Africa. Shaheen obstructed South African batter Matthew Breetzke as he took a single in Wednesday’s match in Karachi, resulting in physical contact and a heated exchange of words. The…
The Karachi Police on Thursday unveiled traffic and parking plans for spectators visiting the National Bank Stadium ahead of the Champions Trophy and the currently ongoing tri-series. Two of the four tri-series matches are scheduled for Karachi, with the final between Pakistan and New Zealand set for Friday, February 14. Pakistan defeated South Africa on…