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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Babar Sattar has raised objections to the newly notified Islamabad High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025, asserting they lack legal authority as they were not approved by a full court. In a letter addressed to all ten IHC judges, Justice Sattar stated that he was not aware of any full court meeting convened to consider the enactment of the Rules or the repeal of the rules. “The Rules are, therefore, devoid of legal authority and have been issued in breach of the requirements of Article 208 as well as…

LAHORE: Newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Director High Performance Aaqib Javed said a comprehensive plan has been implemented to run cricket academies across the country, with tangible results expected within six months. Speaking to reporters here at the LCCA Ground on Monday — the opening day of a skill development programme for the senior men’s national team, Aaqib said the National Cricket Academy’s revival had started, with different programmes planned for not only the men’s side but the women’s team and the age-group outfits, promising that the step would start bearing fruit within the next six months. Fifteen players have…

Listen to article The G7 issued a unified call for de-escalation in the Middle East, including a Gaza ceasefire, after President Trump backed a revised statement—then abruptly left the summit, warning Iranians to flee Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran traded deadly strikes for a fifth day, with Tehran demanding Washington “muzzle” Netanyahu—and Europe scrambling to revive stalled nuclear talks. Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations released a joint statement calling for a resolution to the Iranian crisis and a broader de-escalation of hostilities across the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza, according to CNN. The statement was issued after…

An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day in the East Village of New York City, July 11, 2023.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesAmazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year.The 96-hour event will start at 12:01 a.m. PT on July 8, and continue through July 11, Amazon said in a release.For the first time, the company will roll out themed “deal drops” that change daily and are available “while supplies last.” Amazon has in recent years toyed with adding more limited-run and invite-only deals during Prime Day events…

Pakistani delegation, led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, concluded its Brussels tour, calling on European leaders to assist in de-escalating tensions with India following a fragile ceasefire in May. The delegation was formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to present Islamabad’s perspective on its recent conflict with India. The tour aimed to garner international support, particularly from the European Union, in preventing further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “We must steer the region back from the brink of war,” Bilawal said in a statement on social media, urging Europe to act as a champion of the rules-based…

KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – JUNE 16: (L-R) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Union Council President Antonio Costa and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba participate in a meeting at the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesGroup of Seven leaders on Tuesday affirmed unified support for Israel and called for a resolution to the escalating regional tensions, as it trades military strikes with…

Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly rejected what he called “irresponsible” and “fabricated” fake news circulating on social media, which falsely attributed to a senior Iranian general a claim that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in retaliation for any attack on Iran. Speaking in the Senate on Monday, Dar condemned the spread of false information in the wake of rising regional tensions and urged restraint amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. “Pakistan has made no such statement. This is an extremely irresponsible and fabricated claim,” he said. He warned that “war…

Listen to article Security forces killed at least five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khawarij, in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 15 and 16, the military’s media wing said on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), four terrorists were killed during a raid in Peshawar district after troops surrounded a location reportedly harbouring Indian-sponsored Khawarij. “After an intense fire exchange, four Indian-sponsored Khwarij, including Kharji Haris and Kharji Baseer, were sent to hell,” the statement said. In a second operation in North Waziristan, another terrorist was killed in a gun battle with troops.…

Illustration of the SK Hynix company logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesShares in South Korea’s SK Hynix extended gains to hit a more than 2-decade high on Tuesday, following reports over the weekend that SK Group plans to build the country’s largest AI data center.SK Hynix shares, which have surged almost 50% so far this year on the back of an AI boom, were up nearly 3%, following gains on Monday. The company’s parent, SK Group, plans to build the AI data center in partnership with Amazon Web Services in Ulsan, according to domestic…

Listen to article The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the successful repatriation of 268 Pakistani nationals from Iraq through two special flights operated by Iraqi Airways. The flights, originating from Basra, arrived safely in Karachi and Islamabad earlier in the day, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday in a statement released on X. Authorities said they remain in active coordination with Iraqi Airways and relevant Iraqi officials to facilitate the timely and safe return of all remaining Pakistani pilgrims, or zaireen, still in Iraq. “All Pakistani zaireen currently in Iraq are advised to remain in close contact with the Pakistan Embassy in…