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Listen to article LAHORE: A charged session unfolded in the Punjab Assembly as opposition lawmakers lashed out at the government over what they termed “scripted” and “politically motivated” sentences awarded to PTI lawmakers, workers, and supporters by anti-terrorism courts in the May 9 cases. Deputy Opposition Leader Muhammad Moeenuddin Riaz led the criticism, declaring that the ATC verdicts not only undermined justice but also deepened the political divide. “Try whatever you can, but you cannot erase Imran Khan from people’s hearts,” he said, accusing the government of prioritising political vendettas over pressing national issues like flood management. He further alleged that public…

Staff members assist foreigners in using the local apps at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in Quanzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, on June 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)FUZHOU, July 26 (Xinhua) — Kwok Wei Yan, an influencer whose ancestor immigrated to Malaysia five generations ago, recently visited Quanzhou in east China’s Fujian Province, for the first time.”I’ve always had a special affection for the city since I was a child. This place is rich in history, and I hope more people will come to know about it,” said Kwok during her visit to the Quanzhou Maritime Museum during a sideline event of…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi has assured that the country’s top judiciary firmly supports every honest judicial officer, as he announced sweeping institutional reforms—ranging from introducing two court shifts to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into judicial processes. Speaking at a conference held at the Federal Judicial Academy in Islamabad on Friday, the CJP underscored the judiciary’s commitment to both structural reforms and the well-being of its officers. “While judges are expected to remain composed, impartial, and principled, they are human too and require care,” he remarked, adding that district judiciary judges form a vital part of…

Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday assured the family of Dr Aafia Siddiqui that the government remains fully committed to providing all possible legal and diplomatic support in her case. The prime minister conveyed this during a meeting with Dr Fouzia Siddiqui, sister of Dr Aafia, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. The statement emphasised that the government is in no way negligent regarding the matter. It further highlighted that, under the prime minister’s instructions, diplomatic and legal assistance has already been extended. In addition, the premier had written to then US president…

Torch bearer Hu Hetao holds the torch during the World Games 2025 Torch Relay in Deyang, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on July 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)Torch bearer Wang Lingli holds the torch during the World Games 2025 Torch Relay in Deyang, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on July 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)Photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the venue of the flame lighting ceremony before the World Games 2025 Torch Relay in Deyang, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on July 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)Torch bearer Huang Zhangjiayang holds the torch during the World Games 2025 Torch Relay in Deyang, southwest China’s…

LAHORE: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accelerated its aerial surveillance and digital‑mapping operations in and around Lahore, and other sensitive zones, to prevent bird‑related aviation hazards. EPA officials say the agency’s Aerial Surveillance Force is conducting reconnaissance flights over key locations, including Lahore Airport, to identify bird activity and nesting sites. They are using advanced technology to geo‑tag nests and bird cages on digital maps, enabling swift removal. The e‑mapping process is expected to conclude within two days. According to the EPA’s latest “Dening Report,” a targeted operation near Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison, close to Harbanspura Ring Road, removed 20 kite…

Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive trading session on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining 515 points, or 0.37%, to close at 139,207, buoyed by growing optimism over a potential interest rate cut and improved investor sentiment following a sovereign credit rating upgrade. Market participants engaged in selective buying, encouraged by expectations of a 50 basis points rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy announcement on July 30. According to a survey by Arif Habib Ltd (AHL), easing inflation and falling oil prices have raised hopes of monetary easing, strengthening market confidence, Deputy Head of…

Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead Pakistan in a three-match ODI series against West Indies as a 16-member ODI squad was announced by the Men’s National Selection Committee, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday. “The series will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Aug 8, 10 and 12,” the statement said. “Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz is the only uncapped player in the ODI squad, while Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are part of the ODI squad,” it added. The PCB also said that Pakistan will play three T20 Internationals against…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir undertook a high-level official visit to the People’s Republic of China, where he held a series of meetings with senior Chinese political and military leadership to further reinforce the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations, the military said in a statement on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS called on His Excellency Han Zheng, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, and His Excellency Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China. During these engagements, matters of mutual interest were discussed, including the evolving regional…

A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing purposes on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Tim Goessman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIn an earnings call this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased an expansion of his company’s fledgling robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. markets.But California regulators are making clear that Tesla is not authorized to carry passengers on public roads in autonomous vehicles and would require a human driver in control at all times.”Tesla is not allowed to test or transport the public (paid or unpaid) in an…