Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.
FCC urged to restrict social media for children
. LAHORE: A plea was filed in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking directions to the government to restrict social media access for children below 16 years of age, introduce a mandatory age-verification mechanism, and take measures to shield minors from cyberbullying, sexualised content, addiction, and other harmful material. Last week, the Punjab Assembly unanimously … Read more
Upgrade hinges on reforms
Moody’s says Pakistan more resilient to shocks than in 2022, B3 rating upgrade reflects improved governance but debt, Banks will continue to benefit from stable deposit base. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: Further improvement in Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating will depend on sustained implementation of reforms, rebuilding of foreign exchange reserves and continued access to financing, Moody’s … Read more
Impunity in the West Bank
Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal
American forces were said to have hit multiple vessels in response to Iranian attempts to hit a U.S. warship.
Plea landed in FCC seeking ban on social media access for children under 16
Petition argues that measures are required to protect children’s innocence and development LAHORE: A plea was filed in the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking directions to the government to restrict social media access for children below 16 years of age, introduce a mandatory age-verification mechanism, and take measures to shield minors from cyberbullying, sexualised content, … Read more
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Departing Smithsonian Secretary, Faced ‘Mounting Pressure Campaign’
Under Lonnie G. Bunch III’s leadership, President Trump accused the Smithsonian of liberal, anti-American bias. Supporters say he was dedicated to nonpartisan scholarship.
Oil sector rejects new price formula
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil industry has warned that another intervention in the petroleum pricing formula could disrupt fuel supplies, undermine refinery throughput and push oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries towards an increasingly unsustainable operating environment. Industry sources said rumours of fresh changes to the pricing formula were circulating but neither refineries nor OMCs had been … Read more
Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.
Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.