Virgin Atlantic suspends operations in Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic, a British airline, has announced the suspension of its services between the United Kingdom and Pakistan. The closure was attributed to a few alterations made to ‘poor yield operations’ by the British airline. The announcement comes only two years after the airline began flights between Heathrow and […]
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US asks citizens to leave Russia immediately
US asks citizens to leave Russia immediately. The US has warned its people to leave Russia immediately amid fear of being arbitrarily detained or harassed by Russian law enforcement. The US embassy in Moscow advised American people residing or traveling in Russia on Monday to leave immediately, citing the risk of ‘wrongful detentions’. “Do not […]
Kuruluş Osman actor and wife die under debris after devastating earthquake in Turkiye
The devastating earthquake that struck Turkiye last Monday claimed the lives of Çağdaş Çankaya and his wife Zilan Tigris, who were both well-known figures in their respective fields. Zilan was a brilliant guitarist while Adas was the main character in the well-known Turkish television show “Kuruluş: Osman.” The sad news of their passing was confirmed […]
Fact check: Is celebrating Valentine’s day against Islam?
Is celebrating Valentine’s day against Islam? Every year, the topic of “Can Muslims celebrate Valentine’s Day?” is brought up and discussed. Because of the day’s origins and history, some Muslims think it is OK to celebrate a holiday honoring your spouse, while others think it is forbidden. We would like to use this occasion to […]
The history of Valentine’s day and why people celebrate it?
Do you know the history of Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Candy, flowers, and presents are exchanged between loved ones on February 14 in remembrance of St. Valentine both in the United States and other countries. But who is this enigmatic saint, and where do these customs come from? Learn the origins […]
Saudi Arabia to send woman into space first time
Saudi Arabia to send woman into space first time. Saudi Arabia will send its first female astronaut into space later this year, according to state media, in the latest effort to improve the kingdom’s ultra-conservative image. Rayyana Barnawi will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) with fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni “during the […]
Licenses of protesting lawyers should be revoked: Justice Qazi Faez Isa
In response to the frequent strikes by lawyers, Supreme Court Justice Qazi Faez Isa warned on Monday that the lawyers’ licenses should be revoked. Justice Isa made these statements while hearing a case of more than Rs67 million in gas theft against the local industry. Lawyers raised the ire of the top judge throughout the […]
James Fitzjames Stephen: The man behind Pakistan’s sedition law
“Power precedes liberty — …liberty, from the very nature of things, is dependent upon power….” Thus wrote the English lawyer, judge, writer and philosopher, James Fitzjames Stephen in his book ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’ (1873). Stephen, a defender of old English liberalism, was a proponent of the concept of ‘Ordered Liberty’. He was first a friend […]