Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15, Bloomberg News reports

Civic Coalition will present draft outline on Friday, fines planned for platforms accessible to younger users The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flashpoint between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technology companies. PHOTO: PIXABAY Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 … Read more

Relief for Imran, Bushra as IHC admits Toshakhana appeals

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday removed all objections to the appeals filed by PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case and directed that the appeals be formally numbered and fixed for hearing. During proceedings in the Toshakhana matter, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard … Read more

BVB’s Kobel relishing Bayern showdown

He hopes Bayern’s visit will provide the spark for his side to save their season Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in action. Photo: AFP/File DORTMUND: With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich’s high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side … Read more

Arsenal face Chelsea title test

Eberechi Eze scored twice in Arsenal’s win at Tottenham. Photo: AFP LONDON: Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead … Read more

Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit

Barcelona players train at the Sant Joan Despi Sports Complex before Saturday’s La Liga match against Villarreal. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. Coach Hansi Flick has rotated between … Read more

Taliban urged to rescind decree on executions

. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. PHOTO: COURTESY/UN GENEVA: A new decree from Afghanistan’s Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. The Taliban has restricted women’s movements and barred girls from education beyond … Read more

Tehsildar apologises for misconduct

. ISLAMABAD: A deputy tehsildar who allegedly stopped a citizen’s car and had his guard assault him for not giving way has apologised to the complainant, following which the Islamabad High Court disposed of the case after the petition was withdrawn. Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar heard the petition filed by citizen Nauman Javed Abbasi. … Read more

Paak explores heritage, family bonds in debut film

Anderson Paak. Photo: file LOS ANGELES: Grammy-winning musician and actor Anderson Paak has stepped into filmmaking with his directorial debut ‘K-Pops!’, a family-oriented comedy that blends Korean cultural themes with music and humour, releasing in United States theatres on Friday (today). Speaking in a virtual interview, Paak said he wanted to avoid focusing on emotional … Read more

Ramazan, roots and the silver screen

Pakistani-American actress Summiya Hassan reflects on faith, fame and a creative return home KARACHI: Pakistani-American actress and model Summiya Hassan has revealed how her love for Pakistani cinema and television inspired her to reconnect with her roots, even while living in the United States. Speaking to The Express Tribune, she shared insights into her career, … Read more