Over 100 Killed in airstrikes during morning prayer in Gaza
On Saturday, Over 100 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City, according to Palestinian officials. The al-Tabin school in the Daraj district was hit by three Israeli bom.bs, an attack described by Gaza’s civil defense agency as a ‘horrific massacre’. Women, children, and […]
Iraq to legalize underage marriage of girls in new amendment
Activists and MPs unite against controversial amendment to Iraq’s Personal Status Law, fearing it could undermine women’s and children’s rights. According to the National News, a wave of protests erupted in Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, on July 28, 2024, as Iraq considers a controversial amendment to its Personal Status Law that could permit girls as […]
Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1 magnitude earthquake
Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Thursday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern island of Kyushu. The earthquake occurred at 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, with a depth of approximately 18 miles, according to Japan’s meteorological agency. In response to the quake, authorities promptly […]
Sheikh Hasina ousted: legacy vs. democracy, lessons from Bangladesh’s student revolt
You’re not entitled to rule a democratic country without a public mandate, no matter what your family legacy is: No matter how impressive your family history, you can’t claim the right to lead a democratic nation without the support of its people. Hasina’s downfall is a stark reminder that real power comes from the voters, […]
Pakistan to block VPN’s to restrict X’s access
PTA to implement new policy regulating VPN usage in Pakistan The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is preparing to enforce a new policy that will regulate the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the country. During a recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, PTA Chairman Hafeezur Rehman announced that only VPNs with […]
Turkey blocks Instagram allegedly over condolence post censorship controversy
Turkish regulator shuts down Instagram access amid criticism over censorship of Palestinian leader’s death Turkey’s Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) has blocked access to Instagram, leaving the popular social media platform inaccessible within the country. This decision was announced on Friday, though the regulator did not specify the reason or duration for the ban. […]
UAE to take action on propaganda against Pak Army
Pakistanis residing in UAE and other Gulf Countries warned to be careful. The UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq al-Remeithi, has issued a stern warning to Pakistanis residing in the UAE, urging them to refrain from spreading negative propaganda about Pakistan, Pakistan Army, or politicians. This cautionary message follows a series of incidents where […]
Record-Breaking monsoon floods Lahore: City faces historic rainfall and widespread disruption
Heavy Monsoon Downpour Submerges Lahore, Disrupts Power, and Breaks 44-Year Rainfall Record Lahore was overwhelmed by heavy monsoon showers on Thursday, recording an astonishing 350 millimeters of rain in just three hours. This intense downpour shattered a 44-year-old record, causing widespread flooding that disrupted daily life across the city. The heavy rains submerged major roads […]
Barzakh series faces backlash over homosexual scenes
Supernatural TV series faces backlash over male intimate scene, stirring debate on social values Fawad Khan’s latest TV series ‘Barzakh’ is capturing attention in Pakistan and globally for its unique portrayal of a realm where the dead and living co-exist. The supernatural drama has sparked significant controversy due to a particular scene in the third […]
Over 9000 Arrested During Mass Arrests Amid Nationwide Protests Over Quota Reform Movement
Over 9,000 Arrested in 11 Days as Protests, Clashes, and Vandalism Grip the Nation In the past 11 days, law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 9,000 individuals from various parts of the country, including the capital city. This surge in arrests follows widespread protests, clashes, vandalism, and arson centered around the quota reform movement. […]
