The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” was attacked by settlers and arrested by the Israeli army on Monday in the occupied West Bank, according to his co-director Yuval Abraham. In a post on X, Abraham said a “group of settlers” had set upon Ballal. “They beat him and he has injuries […]
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez named creative directors at Loewe
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the celebrated design duo behind Proenza Schouler, will take over as creative directors at Loewe, the Spanish luxury house announced Monday. Their tenure begins April 7, succeeding Jonathan Anderson, who stepped down last week after an influential 11-year run that elevated Loewe into a major global brand, achieving annual revenues […]
Kirby recalled to Lionesses squad to face Belgium
Brighton forward Fran Kirby has been recalled to the England squad for their upcoming Women’s Nations League matches against Belgium next month. The 31-year-old came on as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with the United States in November but missed February’s matches through injury. “I’m delighted to see [Kirby] fit and that she is […]
PIA still grounded in UK as air safety ban remains in place
The UK Department for Transport confirmed on Tuesday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would remain on the air safety list. A spokesperson for the department said that the UK Civil Aviation Authority was in contact with Pakistani authorities regarding the issue. The Department of Transport told the media: “All Pakistani air carriers remain on the […]
Gwadar, other cities observe strike against arrest of BYC leaders
The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Tuesday allowed imprisoned Dr Mahrang Baloch to meet with her relatives after the Balochistan National Party-Mengal held strikes and issued a call to support the recent protests by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) against a police crackdown and arrests of its leaders. On Friday evening, the police used tear […]
Jaffar Express attack ‘facilitators’ arrested by CTD: sources
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested four suspected facilitators of the March 11 terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express near Balochistan’s Bolan district, sources privy to the matter claimed on Tuesday. Investigations into the terrorist attack on the passenger train were underway, CTD sources said, adding that they, along with other agencies, were working to trace […]
Centre directs KP to submit record of Afghan students
The Federal Interior Ministry has asked Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) authorities to provide records of Afghan students enrolled in the province as part of an update to its foreign nationals’ database. The ministry’s security cell sent an official letter to the provincial home secretary, instructing that details of Afghan students be submitted by March 27. The move […]
Judicial reforms must ensure timely justice: CJ Afridi
The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has emphasised that litigants are key stakeholders in the justice system and must be treated with dignity and respect. He made the remarks during a consultative meeting with senior judicial officials on improving access to justice. The chief justice underscored that reforms should not only ease case backlogs […]
Govt tasks Bilawal with leading PTI talks
With the opposition parties gearing up for another countrywide protest drive after Eid ul Fitr, the federal government on Tuesday accepted Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s mediation offer and tasked him with initiating negotiations with defiant Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The development came a day after Bilawal, while addressing a ceremony at Governor House […]
Govt inaugurates first 120KW EV charging station in Islamabad
Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Tuesday inaugurated Pakistan’s first 120KW fast-charging station, developed by GoGreen Avenue, according to a statement by the Power Division. At the inauguration in Islamabad, Leghari reaffirmed the government’s dedication to clean energy and sustainable transportation, stating that such initiatives are pivotal in transforming the nation’s energy and transportation sectors. He […]