Penal system must prioritise justice and rehabilitation over punitive measures
The continued denial by prison authorities and government officials that two prisoners are being subjected to prolonged solitary confinement is…
South Asia Politics
South Asia Politics
Hawala networks increasingly turn to virtual assets, fintech to hide illicit wealth: FATF, OECD
PARIS: Hawala and other underground banking networks are increasingly adopting virtual assets, fintech platforms and digital communication tools to conceal…
US extends Middle East troop deployments into 2027 amid Iran conflict
WASHINGTON: The United States has extended the deployment of several military units in and around the Middle East into 2027…
Estonia’s defence minister resigns over €70m procurement scandal
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced his resignation amid controversy surrounding a €70 million defence procurement deal involving ammunition…
Illegal SIMs, regulatory loopholes blamed for surge in banking fraud
ISLAMABAD: Regulatory and law enforcement officials have warned that loopholes in Pakistan’s SIM registration and banking systems are enabling criminals…
Woman injured in suspected acid attack in Karachi’s Upper Gizri
An unidentified man allegedly attacked a woman with acid in Karachi’s Upper Gizri area, leaving her with burn injuries, police…
Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre
Following the latest revision, petrol will be available at Rs349 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has…
CM Murad rejects calls to divide Sindh as PA debates creation of new provinces
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ruled out any division of the province, saying its territorial integrity can…
Chinese town emerges as global guitar manufacturing hub
Zheng’an in China’s southwestern Guizhou province has emerged as a major global guitar manufacturing hub, producing about one in every…
Heavy rain hits twin cities, flooding low-lying areas
Heavy monsoon rain triggered urban flooding in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Tuesday, inundating low-lying areas, disrupting traffic and prompting the…