ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday gave the nod to the Anti-Rape (Amendment) Bill 2026, which declares sexual assault, physical abuse and child exploitation non-bailable offences. Under the provisions of the anti-rape amendment, law enforcement agencies must ensure child victims undergo medical examination by a certified forensic expert within 24 hours. The law also mandates…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was not reconsidering Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the ongoing negotiations with Iran and insisted that Washington did not need Beijing’s help in dealing with Tehran. Trump spoke to reporters before departing for Beijing ahead of a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping,…
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance Pakistan captain Shan Masood speaks at a press conference after their defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on May 12, 2026. PHOTO: PCB/FILE TORONTO: Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Tuesday reiterated commitment to deepening cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy, and people-to-people contacts. The development came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, according to a statement by the PM Office Media Wing. Both the leaders expressed…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected a report by US broadcaster CBS News claiming that Iranian military aircraft were parked at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase to shield them from potential American strikes, terming the story “misleading and sensationalised”. In a detailed statement, the Foreign Office said the presence of Iranian aircraft in Pakistan…
At least nine people, including two traffic police officials, were martyred and 33 others sustained injuries in a powerful explosion that ripped through a busy market area in Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday, triggering panic and prompting a major security response. The explosion follows a car bombing and ambush at a police post in the…
Prime minister wishes President Aliyev success for next week’s World Urban Forum in Baku Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. PHOTO: Govt of Pakistan, FB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday reiterated their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy, and…
ISLAMABAD: In the next 25 years, Pakistan’s population may explode to 390 million, marking an increase of 62%, of which 256 million people will be in the market looking for jobs that is more than the existing total population, reveals an official report launched on Tuesday. Even in the case of using contraceptive methods to…
Proposes structured transition framework with priority including establishing national health financing forum Patients line up for medical assistance at a health camp. Photo: Express Cuts in development assistance and funding pose a significant threat to the country’s health sector and its functioning, according to a report by think tank Tabadlab. In a press release issued…
Bangladesh players celebrate after Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powered the hosts to a 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Dhaka. Photo: FILE Bangladesh produced a ruthless all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, extending their recent dominance over the visitors with a third…