The ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler has been arrested following a long-running custody battle, prosecutors in the UAE said on Friday. Zeynab Javadli was detained after her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accused her of abducting their three children. “Dubai Public Prosecution confirms that Ms. Zeynab Javadli has […]
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Pakistan raises concerns over Indian water projects, seeks global intervention
Pakistan has expressed concern over India’s proposed Chenab Up-Link Tunnel project, urging the international community to intervene and ensure compliance with international water-sharing obligations. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said diverting water from the Chenab River to another river system would constitute a serious violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The spokesperson added […]
Putin shuts down Indian journalist, says ‘everyone developing ties with China’
“Pakistan is a large country, and it has multifaceted ties with different countries. They need to take into account cooperation with China, but everyone is developing relations with China.” The Russian leader made these remarks at the St. Petersburg Forum while brushing aside a loaded question from an Indian reporter who sought to portray China-Pakistan’s […]
ECC approves over Rs 10bn for PN’s Hangro Project under RAFDP
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday various supplementarECC y grants and key policy measures worth billions of rupees for development, defence, security, infrastructure, telecommunications and public sector initiatives. The meeting of the cabinet committee was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, according to press release issued […]
Arabian Sea heatwave spurs urgent climate action: maritime minister
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has warned of an underwater heat emergency in the Arabian Sea and urged urgent climate action to protect coastal communities, fisheries and maritime infrastructure. In a statement on Climate Day, he emphasized that nature provides countless sustainable solutions to the climate crisis, from ocean depths to […]
Pakistan, Iran interior ministers discuss de-escalation amid renewed tensions
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on the sidelines of a regional security gathering in Kyrgyzstan, with the two sides discussing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East following a fresh escalation amid efforts for peace between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan’s interior ministry said on Friday. The meeting comes […]
Pakistan hails Syria-OPCW cooperation on chemical weapons elimination
While hailing the recent progress made by the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the new Syrian authorities, Pakistan has said that such cooperation would accelerate the elimination of former President Bashar al-Assed’s chemical weapons programme. “The OPCW Technical Secretariat must continue to be enabled to carry out […]
PTA extends SIM activation safeguard period to one year
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday revised its SIM activation and deactivation policy, extending the restriction period for newly issued SIMs from 60 days to 365 days, in a move aimed at curbing identity misuse and illegal SIM issuance. According to officials, the change has been introduced to strengthen regulatory oversight and prevent unauthorized […]
Five injured after car flips along M-2 near Chakri
A car overturned near roadside rest area at Chakri motorway service in Rawalpindi early Friday morning, leaving at least five people injured. According to details, rescue officials said that panic gripped commuters near Chakri Motorway after a car overturned, leaving five people injured, local media channel reported. A rescue official said the accident apparently occurred […]
CJP Afridi calls high-level judicial meetings on June 11
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has called three important high-level meetings scheduled for June 11 to address key judicial matters. According to media reports, the meetings will include a session of the Supreme Judicial Council to review complaints filed against judges of various high courts. The council is expected to conduct a fresh examination […]