The Hague: The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) appellate judges have disqualified Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from handling a case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to a potential conflict of interest. The decision follows mounting concerns regarding impartiality after Khan’s previous association with individuals connected to the case. Meanwhile, media reports have also surfaced…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore: The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, and the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, H.E. Ms. Sahiba Gafarova, along with their parliamentary delegations, visited the Provincial Assembly of Punjab on Tuesday, where they were accorded a warm reception. They were received by…
Karachi: After several consecutive sessions of decline, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a robust recovery on Tuesday. At the start of trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by 3,743 points, reaching 162,187 points, marking a significant turnaround in market sentiment. Just a day earlier, the market had suffered a sharp downturn, with the index plunging…
October 14, 2025 — Peshawar: Sohail Afridi has been elected as the new Chief Minister after securing 90 votes in the provincial assembly. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, Aqeeq Shah, remarked that “once the Governor receives the Chief Minister’s resignation, it will be deemed accepted, and the Chief Minister will be considered…
Sharm El-Sheikh: U.S. President Donald Trump has described Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir as his “favorite field marshal,” during a media interaction in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Speaking to the press, President Trump said, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is here, but Field Marshal Asim Munir is not present today.” Turning to the Pakistani Prime Minister, Trump…
Pakistan women’s cricket team batter Shawal Zulfiqar has lost her father, Zulfiqar Ahmed, who passed away after a prolonged illness. The funeral prayers were held in a suburban area of Sialkot, where he was laid to rest. Teammates, coaches, and members of the management expressed their heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Shawal Zulfiqar and her…
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of a new version of its Premium Residency Program, effectively ending the long-standing Kafeel (sponsorship) requirement for foreign residents. Under the updated scheme, expatriates can now live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a Saudi sponsor — a landmark reform aligned with the country’s Vision…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s foremost priority was the immediate end of the genocide campaign imposed on Gaza. He thanked former US President Donald Trump for fulfilling his commitment and praised his unique initiative for peace, saying that Pakistan would continue to extend its appreciation for this effort. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that internet services across the country may experience disruptions or slow connectivity for up to 18 hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance work. In an official statement, PTCL said the maintenance activity involves repairing a faulty repeater in one of its submarine…
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — U.S. President Donald Trump declared the signing of the Gaza Peace Agreement a “historic day for the people of Gaza,” emphasizing that the accord marks a turning point toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Speaking at the international summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Trump commended Egypt’s pivotal role in…
