Large-scale rallies in support of the government have been reported across Iran as the deadline of the current ceasefire approaches, according to Iranian media reports. Demonstrations were held in several cities, including Khorramabad in the western region, where a significant number of people gathered in support of the state and armed forces. Read More: Mass […]
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Between Protests and Propaganda
Systemic failures have a way of demanding attention, no matter how aggressively a state attempts to curate its image on the global stage. The recent eruption of violent dissent in Uttar Pradesh, following similar fissures in Manipur and Odisha, serves as a visceral indictment of a governance model that prioritises hyper-nationalist rhetoric over the basic […]
Karachi closes key artery amid heightened security
Traffic authorities shut down a major thoroughfare in Karachi on Tuesday, citing the prevailing security situation, as restrictions on public gatherings continued across the province. Read More: Home minister, mayor and IG review Karachi security, traffic flow According to an early morning alert issued by the Karachi Traffic Police, both sides of MT Khan Road were […]
Directionless Protests in KP
Political tensions between the ruling quarters and the opposition, especially PTI, are growing with every passing day. The latest round of verbal battle between political rivals revolves around the health issues of imprisoned former PM Mr Imran Khan. This episode was triggered by the surfacing of news about a brief medical procedure of the former […]
Nasir Shah slams KP govt over roadblocks due to protests
Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah, said that in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) there is perhaps the only provincial government in the world that blocks roads and highways, creating difficulties and hardships for its own people. He stated that medical treatment is the right of the founder of PTI, and […]
Israel’s Olympic team faces boos as US VP JD Vance also receives chilly reception at Milano Cortina 2026
MILANO/CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Israel’s Olympic delegation received a smattering of boos during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, while US Vice President JD Vance faced a similar chilly reception amid otherwise festive celebrations. Read More: Dolgopyat wins Israel’s first Olympics gymnastics gold The four-person Israeli team, waving their national flag, entered San Siro stadium […]
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan over November 2024 protest
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Monday over her continued absence from hearings related to the November 26, 2024, protest in Islamabad. Read More: ATC issues seventh non–bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan During the proceedings, Aleema’s lawyer, Faisal Malik, requested […]
Iran condemns EU designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group
PARIS: Iran on Thursday strongly criticized the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, calling the move “irresponsible and spite-driven” and warning it could have “destructive consequences.” Read More: Iran Revolutionary Guards say intelligence chief replaced The 27-nation bloc announced the designation in response to the deadly […]
Iran to restore internet ‘gradually’ after blackout
TEHRAN: Iran will begin restoring internet access this week following an 11-day nationwide shutdown imposed during deadly anti-government protests, a senior official announced on Monday, as the authorities faced fresh diplomatic and human rights pressure. Read More: Iran considers ‘gradually’ restoring Internet – Daily Times “The internet will gradually return to normal operations this week,” said Hossein […]
Why the US pulled back from planned Iran strikes?
WASHINGTON: The United States came close to launching military strikes against Iran amid escalating unrest, but ultimately stepped back due to operational constraints, diplomatic signals and concerns over regional retaliation, analysts and former officials say. Read More: US slaps sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters – Daily Times The crisis in Iran — driven by economic […]