Pakistan Today

The extrajudicial killing of a doctor in Mirpurkhas has raised critical questions about the criminal justice system in Pakistan. A little earlier, a blasphemy suspect was killed in jail by a policeman in Quetta. These are grave instances, and call for immediate attention of the relevant authorities. As such, the spike in such cases in Sindh is especially alarming as...

Princess Kate, who's gradually returning to life after winning her battle against cancer, raised eyebrows with her absence from the glittery tiara event at Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales did not accompany her husband Prince William to the lavish tiara event, attended by more than 500 members of the 'Diplomatic Corps' to the State Rooms with their spouses at...

Sabrina Carpenter gets a priest feathered. The priest who allowed Carpenter to film her Feather music video has been removed from his position. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was officially relieved of his duties on Monday, Nov. 18, following an investigation that uncovered additional evidence of mismanagement, according to the Associated Press. In a statement released by Bishop Robert Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...

LAHORE: The World Children’s Day 2024 is being observed across the globe on November 20 (Wednesday), and two Pakistani children are being honoured by the UK-KAKHTAH panel over their symbolic move of writing letters with their blood to various world bodies about the plight of children in Gaza and other parts of the world. According to a press release, issued...

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday held an important meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Daoud to discuss enhancing bilateral ties, mutual interests, and security cooperation. The Saudi Deputy Minister highlighted the strong ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expressing a keen interest in expanding collaboration across various domains. The ministers focused on efforts to...

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday sought an apology to settle the contempt case against him brought by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). At the hearing, Chaudhry requested that the ECP consider his apology as a resolution, as reported by Express News. The case was heard by a four-member ECP bench led by Member Sindh Nisar Durrani, with...

BRASILIA: Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested five people suspected of involvement in an alleged plan to kill then-President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2022. Documents seized by police revealed a plan to shoot or poison Lula and Geraldo Alckmin and put two retired army generals, National Security Adviser Augusto Heleno and former Defense Minister Braga Netto, in charge of...

TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for anyone who helps secure the release of any Israeli citizen currently held captive by Hamas in Gaza. The reward also includes a promise of safe passage out of Gaza for those assisting in the release. Netanyahu made this announcement during a brief visit to Gaza, where he...

VIENNA: Iran has offered not to expand its stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, near the roughly 90% of weapons grade, and made preparations to do that, the UN nuclear watchdog said in confidential reports to member states on Tuesday. The offer is conditional, however, on Western powers abandoning their push for a resolution against Iran at...

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing. “For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents Rights, working hard at both AFPI and...

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s former police chief appeared in court on Wednesday, accused of overseeing a deadly crackdown in a failed bid to suppress the August revolution that toppled the regime of Sheikh Hasina. Former police inspector general Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun was flanked by serving officers as he was led into court, where prosecutors alleged he was responsible for overseeing massacres, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Eight defendants...

Hours before a grand white-tie reception at Buckingham Palace, Princess Kate was spotted at Windsor Castle, focusing on her dedication to early childhood development. The Princess of Wales engaged with her Early Years team on Tuesday, prioritizing her longstanding commitment to young children's welfare over attending the evening's glitzy event. At the Berkshire royal residence, Kate consulted with her team...

Former One Direction star Liam Payne was remembered in a private funeral held on Wednesday, November 20, in the Home Counties. The service brought together family, friends, and several notable figures, including his parents Geoff and Karen Payne, sisters Nicola and Ruth, and his ex-partner Cheryl, who attended alongside their son Bear. Payne’s former bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get into their first quarrel over conflict of interest. With the holiday season just arriving, the couple strive to plan for the season amid difference of choices. As for the Kansas City Chief, holidays are all about football whereas the Lover crooner made sure to free her time to celebrate the season. According to NFL mom Donna Kelce, a...

Angelina Jolie appears to be preparing for a new movie role following her remarkable performance in the film, Maria. According to Variety magazine, the Oscar-winning actress will star in a unique fashion film titled Stitches . The movie's synopsis shared that it revolves around the struggles of three women whose lives collide during fashion week in Paris. In this upcoming fashion-based movie, Jolie will play the...