India’s state passes law seeking death penalty for rape. An Indian state, shaken by weeks of protests demanding justice after the rape and murder of a doctor, passed a law on Tuesday that could lead to the execution of rapists. Protests erupted in West Bengal after the discovery of a 31-year-old doctor’s bloodied body at […]
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China’s chip march is fast becoming a nightmare for US
Just over a year ago, when Chinese smartphone and telecoms giant Huawei launched its latest smartphone, the Mate60 Pro, eyebrows were raised in Washington. More than 85% of the 37 chips used in it were locally manufactured, including the advanced 7 nanometre (nm) chip. The Biden administration wondered how China had managed to produce the […]
DR Congo jail break attempt leaves 129 dead
DR Congo jail break attempt leaves 129 dead. An attempted jail break at the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest and chronically overcrowded prison this week has left at least 129 people dead, the interior minister said Tuesday. The circumstances around the bid to bust out of Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa in the early […]
Natasha Danish is a drug addict, confirms medical report
The medical examination of Natasha Danish, the female reckless driver, who had crushed a man and his daughter to death in Karsaz area of Karachi over a week ago, has confirmed that she is a drug addict. According to the sources, the police have decided to secretly submit the report to the court. Earlier on […]
A safe haven for wealthy murderers: An examination of justice in Pakistan
In a world where wealth and power often dictate the rule of law, Pakistan stands as a stark example of how money can sometimes overpower morality, and how influence can overshadow integrity. The phrase “a safe haven for wealthy murderers” isn’t just a sensational headline; it captures a disturbing trend in the country’s justice system, […]
A gnarled tree in a Lahore shrine bears witness to a tradition that puritans are bent upon uprooting
At the centre of the courtyard of the Bibi Pak Daman shrine in Lahore, surrounded by hundreds of devotees on any given day, is the twisted trunk of an ancient waan tree. Rising from the middle of the courtyard, it forms an overarching canopy. On a hot summer afternoon, several devotees doze under its shade, […]
Ministry of SAFRON fails to act as sexual abuse cases surge in Afghan Commissionerate
Daily scandals continue to emerge from the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with incidents of sexual harassment and physical and mental abuse against employees being the most prominent. Despite the Afghan Commissionerate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar dismissing senior officials for proven charges of sexual harassment and imposing heavy fines, the situation remains dire. According to […]
Iran’s emerging missile might: Can Pakistan’s missile defence hold up?
The recent mist activities of Iran has begun yielding worries in the region and has Pakistan in a situation that has to reconsider on its missile defence system. The more Tehran shows off new military might, the more Islamabad must wonder if it can stand prepared for a missile threat from the West. Geographical location, […]