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Traffic clogs a road in Lahore. — Reuters/FileLAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a bill aimed at drafting master plans for every district in the province in an effort to curb the unregulated expansion of housing societies across Pakistan’s most populous province.But critics, including some lawmakers and urban planning experts, warn that the proposed legislation would centralise power, stripping elected local governments of a key constitutional function and handing it to unelected bureaucrats.What does the bill propose?On March 7, the Punjab government tabled the Punjab Spatial Planning Authority Bill 2025 in the provincial assembly. The legislation suggests the creation of…
Shipping containers sit at a port in Tianjin, China February 8, 2025. — Reuters China dismisses Trump’s mounting brinkmanship as “joke”.Beijing’s latest levies of 125% will go into effect from Saturday.Further action by US will be ignored: Chinese finance ministry.China said Friday it would raise tariffs on US goods to 125% but would ignore further levies by President Donald Trump because it no longer makes economic sense for importers to buy from America.After a week of market mayhem as the world’s two largest economies took turns to put up trade barriers, Beijing dismissed Trump’s mounting brinkmanship as a “joke” and a…
A video clip with thousands of views and interactions on social media claims that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif admitted in a recent televised speech that her government and the wider political setup is on the brink of collapse.The claim is false.ClaimOn February 19, a Facebook user posted a short clip of Maryam Nawaz Sharif with the caption: “Maryam Nawaz has also finally realised that the end is near.”In the video, Sharif is heard saying: “Thank God, this system is now at its end. My political opposition will continue, that is not an issue for me. But I will…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Jessica Capshaw reveals ‘The White Lotus’ heartbreakJessica Capshaw, who appeared in Grey’s Anatomy as Arizona Robbins, opened up about auditioning for Kate Bohr’s role in The White Lotus.In her podcast, Call It What It Is, the 48-year-old American actress talked with her cohost and former Grey’s Anatomy costar, Camilla Luddington, about giving an audition for the third season of the hit HBO drama.Capshaw said, “I remember getting the audition and being like, ‘I mean, I’m just such a huge fan of the show.’ So I was giddy with excitement. And it’s always so fun to put together…
British-Pakistani child and adolescent senior consultant psychiatrist, Dr Yasser Saeed Khan. — ReporterLONDON/DOHA: Dr Yasser Saeed Khan, a British-Pakistani child and adolescent senior consultant psychiatrist based in Qatar, has been elected Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Division with an overwhelming majority — securing 109 out of 140 votes cast.Dr Khan, who spent 13 years working in the NHS in the UK, moved to Doha in 2017 to support the development of specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). He currently leads the service as Medical…
Up to 45 percent of nearly 10,000 sexual violence cases reported in DRC’s conflict zone in January and February involved children, according to the UNICEF.The United Nations has condemned the widespread rape and sexual violence against children in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported in the first two months of this year amid heightened tensions between the M23 armed group and government forces. Spokesperson for the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF, James Elder, warned on Friday that the rate of sexual violence in the DRC against children had “never been higher”. “Early reports show that children make…
The Department of Antiquities and Museums in Ras Al Khaimah concluded a partnership agreement and cooperation with the Ras Al Khaimah Association for Arts and Folklore
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on April 6, 2022. — ReutersJustice Mansoor issues 18-page detailed verdict.AI useful in research and drafting support only.Law commission urged to frame clear guidelines. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark decision on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country’s judicial system, recommending the development of formal guidelines to regulate its application. The verdict, spanning 18 pages and authored by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, underscores the role of AI as a supportive tool rather than a substitute for human judges.The apex court observed that…
US army soldiers stand in formation at the Novo Selo training ground, Bulgaria, on December 19, 2024. —ReutersUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the cancellation of multiple contracts worth billions of dollars, labelling them as “wasteful spending”.The Defence Department has terminated 15 contracts valued at $5.1 billion, stating that these agreements were unnecessary. “This step ensures that taxpayer money is used where it matters the most — enhancing our national defence capabilities,” Secretary Hegseth said in a press statement.The cancelled contracts included projects linked to the Defence Health Agency, the US Air Force, the US Navy, and the Defence…
Khloe Kardashian reveals surprising celebrity she’d give up celibacy forKhloé Kardashian revealed the surprising celebrity for which she would break her long s**ual fast.During the season 6 finale of The Kardashians on Hulu, the reality stars said she would break her celibacy for Chris Appleton.Chris is a renowned hairstylist in Hollywood, whose client roster includes Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez.“Oh, I would f–k the s–t out of Chris Appleton!” divulged Khloe. “Totally. He’s so hot! Who wouldn’t? He’s such a vibe.” “I don’t know if he would f–k me!” added the Good American co-founder. “But I would f–k him.”The TV…