Chitral Baskhar Garamchashma Biosphere Reserve. PHOTO: UNESCO.ORG PESHAWAR: The district administration of Lower Chitral has submitted a detailed report to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) confirming the imposition of a ban on the cutting, transportation, and sale of glacial ice in the area. The move comes in response to judicial directives aimed at curbing illegal … Read more

. The writer is a freelancer based in Kandhkot, Sindh. He can be reached at alihassanb.34@gmail.com Freedom of expression stands as the key that opens a society to intellectual growth, transparency, inclusive prosperity, tolerance and harmony. This is one of the reasons why the sociopolitical setting with inherent space for freedom of speech — i.e. democracy … Read more

. Top eye specialists need to head to Adyala. They need to do so without a second’s delay. That’s the bottom line. Simple. The opposition is up in arms ever since Advocate Salman Safdar’s report came into public view. Appointed by the Supreme Court to visit Imran Khan in jail and report on his condition, … Read more

JI chief Naeem ur Rehman condemns police action, calls it proof of provincial government’s failure and panic The Karachi police on Saturday clashed with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protesters outside the Sindh Assembly, arresting party workers as the situation left many injured and caused traffic disruptions in the area. According to South Deputy Inspector General of Police … Read more

Switzerland ready to offer good offices to ease US-Iran dialogue between the two nations, spokesman says A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna … Read more

Will expand market access for African exports to China through upgraded mechanisms such as its ‘green channel’ From May 1, zero levies on imports will apply to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. PHOTO: PIXABAY China will implement zero‑tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it … Read more

MILAN: Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men’s giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South America’s first ever gold in the Winter Olympics. The Norwegian-born Braathen, fastest down in the first leg, was composure personified in the second to win in an aggregate time of 2min 25.00sec. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, … Read more

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)’s acting chairman addresses supporters during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka on Dec 25, 2025. PHOTO: AFP  The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday welcomed congratulatory messages sent to it by Pakistan’s leaders on its election victory and said it … Read more

Guterres hopes that the holy month inspires people to build more peaceful, generous and just world for all United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US. PHOTO: REUTERS/ File United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to “bridge divides, deliver help and hope to … Read more

Says nations must work to create conditions for peace, security and stability for present and future generations “We are all trying, and capable, of solving our problems together in peace and calm,” said Masoud Pezeshkian. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that countries in the region were capable of resolving their problems collectively … Read more