Lahore — Justice (R) Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, recently appointed as Chairman of Pakistan’s Missing Persons Commission, passed away today. His family confirmed that his funeral prayers will be held after Asr at DHA Phase 8 (Park View) in Lahore on January 29. Justice Khokhar, a former Supreme Court judge, had only been appointed last week, […]
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President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to end birthright citizenship has ignited intense legal and political debate, challenging the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This constitutional provision, ratified in 1868, guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States,” a cornerstone of civil rights law. Trump’s directive […]
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According to BBC News, Ukraine successfully launched a drone strike on an oil refinery in Kstovo, Russia, located about 800 kilometers from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian media reported that four drones hit a Lukoil company depot, causing significant damage. Videos circulating on social media showed large flames rising over the industrial facility. […]
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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj claimed the lives of 30 people and left 60 others injured, according to senior police officer Vaibhav Krishna. The incident occurred just before dawn at the Sangam area, where thousands of pilgrims had gathered to take a holy dip on the […]
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In Pakistan, the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Ordinance has become a symbol of rising concerns over restrictions on free speech and press freedom. Journalists, legal experts, and civil society members have voiced strong opposition to this law, which many see as a tool to silence dissent and restrict independent journalism. What is the […]
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According to Al Jazeera News: The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has expressed serious concern over Israel’s planned ban on the agency’s operations. The decision, he warned, is “harming the lives and future of Palestinians” and threatens to undermine the fragile Gaza ceasefire by “jeopardizing any prospect for peace and security.” […]
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Austria is expected to withdraw from Sky Shield, Germany’s missile defense initiative, due to legal complications under German constitutional law. The Kleine Zeitung reports that Vienna will independently develop a comprehensive missile defense system across its territory. The move could facilitate coalition talks between the Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP). FPÖ […]
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A scheduled meeting between the Pakistani government and opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was postponed on Tuesday after PTI representatives failed to attend. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, who chaired the talks, expressed disappointment but stated that the dialogue committee would remain intact. “We waited for 45 minutes, but PTI informed us they wouldn’t attend […]
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TEHRAN (Agencies): Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that Gaza had brought Israel “to its knees,” in a reference to the recent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Iran’s arch-enemy Israel and the Tehran-backed militant group Hamas went into effect just over a week ago, aiming to put an […]
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According to BBC News, Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek has emerged as a formidable competitor in the AI landscape, challenging U.S. tech supremacy. Founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng in Hangzhou, DeepSeek recently unveiled its AI model, R1, which rivals leading U.S. models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Remarkably, R1 was developed at a fraction of […]
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