ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police arrested a prominent human rights lawyer and her husband on Friday as they made their way to a court appearance, in a move that ignited immediate protests from the legal community and drew rebukes from politicians and international watchdogs who saw it as the latest sign of eroding civil liberties in the country.
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ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup matches from India
KARACHI: The International Cricket Council on Wednesday turned down Bangladesh’s plea to relocate its matches at the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup away from India, insisting there were no credible security threats and warning that any change could undermine the integrity of future global events.
Testing diplomatic norms, India confronts Poland over Pakistan ties
ISLAMABAD: Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar openly rebuked his Polish counterpart during a meeting in New Delhi this week, accusing Poland of potentially aiding what India calls terrorist networks through its growing relationship with Pakistan, a charge that drew a pointed response from Warsaw and highlighted India’s efforts to shape other nations’ foreign policies in South Asia.
Tested in combat, Pakistan’s military hardware attracts a new set of buyers – report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defence industry is booming, with its fighter jets, drones and missiles gaining fresh appeal among foreign buyers after proving their mettle in a high-stakes clash with India last year, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
PSL switches to auction system, scraps draft for 11th season
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League will adopt a player auction system for the first time in its history, ditching the draft model as part of sweeping changes aimed at boosting competition and player earnings, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday.
Poliovirus detected in sewage across much of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Health officials in Pakistan reported on Saturday that poliovirus had been detected in 40 environmental samples collected from sewage sites across all four provinces and the federal capital during December, signalling persistent challenges in eradicating the disease despite intensive vaccination efforts.
At least five killed as fire engulfs shopping mall in Karachi
KARACHI: A massive fire tore through the Gul Plaza shopping mall on Karachi’s bustling MA Jinnah Road late Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20 others, as flames engulfed the multistory building and trapped dozens inside, officials said.
ECP suspends 159 lawmakers over missed asset disclosure deadline
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s election commission on Friday suspended the memberships of 159 lawmakers across the national and provincial legislatures for failing to disclose their assets and liabilities by a mid-January deadline, a move that shows persistent challenges in enforcing financial transparency among the country’s political class.
Pakistan seeks calm in Iran crisis, saying conflict would endanger an already volatile region
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday pushed for cooler heads and talks to ease the tensions running high between the United States and Iran, arguing that any resort to threats or military steps would deepen the turmoil in a region already on edge.
Multan Sultans franchise put up for auction following PCB takeover
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket board on Wednesday invited bids for the ownerless Multan Sultans franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), opening the door for new investors just weeks after expanding the popular Twenty20 tournament with two additional teams.