Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
[ Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources ISLAMABAD: Recent media reports regarding a proposed $2.4 billion airport security investment by an international firm and the award of a Rs20 billion e-gate project without open bidding are exaggerated and misleading, according to informed sources. These sources said that … Read more
Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
At least nine people were reported to have been killed in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as ongoing hostilities continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians and drive a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by rising hunger and strained public services. The UN relief coordination office, OCHA, cited reports from Lebanese authorities that at least 13 … Read more
Investment in AI, robotics sought
[ Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman and Minister of State Bilal bin Saqib on Thursday held an industry briefing, bringing together founders, chief executives, technologists, and financial innovators from Pakistan’s digital assets sector. The chairman called on … Read more
Royal Asiatic Society to host Collections Evening in London on May 7
Event features talks on Malay manuscripts, Edo-era art and Zoroastrian archives, with access offered in person, online The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland will return to London on May 7 to host its annual RAS Collections Evening, featuring rare manuscripts, Japanese Buddhist art, and Zoroastrian archival materials. The 2026 edition will include … Read more
Imran’s treatment not possible in jail, IHC told
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court’s judgment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were facing deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement in jail, with their counsel raising concerns over medical treatment and prison conditions. … Read more
How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
[ Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is pursuing a case in Washington in the backdrop of the withdrawal of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Officials said a public hearing began on April 28 and will continue until May 14, 2026. Pakistan’s … Read more
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
[ Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security KARACHI: As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel amid ongoing Middle East tensions, industry leaders in Pakistan’s mobility and agriculture sectors are describing the crisis as both a challenge and an opportunity, particularly for accelerating electric … Read more