New Delhi — Journalists in India face growing threats to their safety and freedom under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report published by Indian digital news outlet The Wire.The report claims that during 2025, 14,800 journalists were targeted through various forms of intimidation, harassment, legal action, and violence across the…
Karachi — A woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a traffic accident on Monday near Landhi Hospital Chowrangi in Karachi, police said.According to initial reports, the motorcycle was struck by a heavy trailer, resulting in the woman’s death on the spot. Following the collision, the trailer driver fled the scene, prompting a police search.Police…
New York — Just hours after taking the oath of office, newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a sweeping executive order revoking all executive orders enacted under former Mayor Eric Adams.According to the mayor’s office, the decision immediately suspends previous administrative directives and initiates a comprehensive review of policies introduced by the former administration. Officials…
Footage shows the moment a worker at Walt Disney World was injured after being hit by a 400-lb (180kg) runaway fake boulder prop. The incident took place at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! during a live recreation of a famous scene from the film. Video shows the boulder rolling towards the audience as a…
China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. On Thursday, BYD said that sales of its battery-powered cars rose last year by almost 28% to more than 2.25 million. Tesla, which is…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women’s toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature. A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previous high of 54 in 2009. One opposition lawmaker, Yasuko Komiyama,…
Two people are reported to have been killed during growing unrest in Iran on the fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living. Both the semi-official Fars news agency and human rights group, Hengaw, said people had died during clashes between protesters and security forces in the city of Lordegan, in south-western Iran….
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab’s Communications and Works (C&W) Department achieved record progress on roads, flyovers, and major infrastructure projects during 2025, officials said on Thursday.In Lahore, the 13-kilometre road from Quaid-e-Azam Interchange to Wagah Border was completed, providing improved travel facilities for city residents and border traffic. Work on the 24-kilometre Faisalabad–Chiniot dual…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Secretary of Emergency Services Punjab, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, reported that Rescue 1122 responded to 2.5 million emergencies in 2025, assisting over 2.8 million victims, marking a 10 percent increase compared to 2024.Speaking at the Annual Performance Review 2025 meeting, Dr. Naseer said that road traffic crashes (RTCs) remained…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Provincial Health Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, Khawaja Salman Rafique, visited Nawalkha Presbyterian Church to celebrate Christmas and inaugurate a family fair. Minister Rafique visited various stalls and cut the New Year cake alongside church officials, including Reverend Dr. Majeed Abel, Tahir Chaudhry,…
