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Front entrance of the Islamabad High Court building. — IHC website/ FileJustice Inaam Amin Minhas heads hearing.Petitioners cite Peca’s legal inconsistencies.Lawyer says law violates constitutional provisions.ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Tuesday that journalists would only be able to report weather if the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (Peca), 2025, was enforced.The development came during the hearing of the petition filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and media professionals against the newly-enacted law. Justice Inaam Amin Minhas presided over the hearing, with lawyer Imran Shafique and Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) President Riyasat…

The National Bank Stadium in Karachi. — PCB KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the brand-new pavilion at the University Road End of the National Bank Stadium will be officially opened later today (Tuesday). “This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the stadium’s history, reinforcing PCB’s commitment to enhancing cricket infrastructure in Pakistan,” the board said in a press release. The newly-constructed pavilion features world-class dressing rooms for players and match officials, complemented by high-quality hospitality rooms. “Developed in a record time of around four months, the facility underscores the dedication and efficiency behind the stadium’s rapid transformation,”…

Anna Kendrick set for ‘Another Simple Favor’ promotion amid feud rumours with Blake LivelyAnna Kendrick just landed in Los Angeles ahead of promoting Another Simple Favor as rumours of a feud with Blake Lively continue to rise.The actress will likely attend the world premiere of Paul Feig’s directorial at the South by Southwest Festival. Though it’s unclear if her 37-year-old co-star, Blake, will be there amid her legal war with It Ends with Us director-star Justin Baldoni.This comes after the movie poster for the upcoming black comedy mystery was released last Tuesday that made fans wonder why Blake’s name was placed higher…

Polio vaccine drops are administered to a child at a civil dispensary in Peshawar, Pakistan, July 11, 2019. — ReutersTarget set to vaccinate over 2.19 million children.Teams managed to reach 1.91 million children.92,600 parents refuse administration of polio drops.KARACHI: A significant number of children in Karachi remained unvaccinated during the city’s seven-day polio eradication campaign, as thousands of parents refused to administer the vaccine to their children, sources revealed.According to data provided by sources within the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at least 92,628 parents declined polio drops for their children. Additionally, 197,461 children could not be reached by vaccination…

Slam poet Geraldine Baptiste pulls no punches when telling the story of her “Granpapa”, one of the 1,500-plus people ripped from a peaceful existence on the Chagos Islands by the British to make way for a United States military base, most shipped “kouma zanimo” (meaning “like animals” in her native Creole) to a hellish fate more than 1,000 miles (1,610km) across the Indian Ocean in Mauritius. Belting out her poems in the Port Louis suburbs, the 26-year-old relates her grandfather’s memories of fishing in the crystalline waters of Peros Banhos atoll and feasting by firelight on “seraz pwason” (fish curry)…

Dr. Anwar bin Muhammad Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to His Highness the President of the State, said, “At the World Government Summit, the depth of harmony between the UAE’s vision is highlighted …

An undated image showing inflatable dinghy carrying migrants. — Reuters/FileSix victims hail from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram.One of deceased belonged to province’s Bajaur district.Victims identified through their passports, says FIA.GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of at least seven Pakistanis in a boat capsizing incident that occurred near Libya.*Seven of the deceased have been identified through their passports, of which six hailed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, whereas one belonged to Bajaur, said the FIA. The agency’s confirmation comes a day after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that a boat carrying approximately 65 passengers…

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on February 25, 2020. — ReutersIndia traditionally relies mainly on Russia for arms.Modi preparing more tariff cuts ahead of Trump meeting.New Delhi starts talks on plan to buy Stryker vehicles.NEW DELHI: India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar with the matter said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump this week.The world’s biggest arms importer,…

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis opens up about her dance on ‘Not Like Us’Alexis Ohanian praised his wife, Serena Williams, for her standout appearance at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl 2025 halftime show on Sunday.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the 41-year-old entrepreneur shared his excitement, posting photos from his VIP box and calling it a “pretty fantastic halftime show.” The 43-year-old retired tennis icon was featured as a dancer during Lamar’s performance of Not Like Us, a diss track aimed at rapper Drake, who also happens to be Williams’ ex-boyfriend.Drake, meanwhile, appeared to be in a different mood ahead of the performance,…

Ariana Grande shares major insights into her parents’ relationshipAriana Grande detailed how she forced her parents, Joan Grande and Ed Butera, to reconcile following nearly two decades of alienation. In a conversation with WTF with Marc Maron podcast aired February 10, 2025, the Thank You Next singer mentioned how her parents are now inseparable after a turbulent past. “They’re not together, but they’re best friends,” she said.Ariana credited herself for their reunion and recalled a pivotal moment on her 24th birthday where she insisted her parents to reconcile. “I remember just kind of being at this pivotal point where I was just…