Husband bound by marriage promises: LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a husband is legally bound to fulfill commitments made to his wife in a separate agreement in addition to the dower (Haq Mehr) recorded in the Nikahnama. The court issued this verdict as it upheld a trial court decision directing a husband to transfer a five-marla…

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Poison? More artists flee Trump-linked anniversary concerts

US president had planned musical celebration of 250th anniversary of country’s independence WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out citing political tensions. Trump’s administration had publicized multiple headliners for a “Freedom 250” concert…

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Palestine welcomes Israel’s inclusion on UN sexual violence blacklist as ‘realistic, objective’

Israel used sexual violence as war crime, crime against humanity, says Palestinian Foreign Ministry An Italian activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, poses for a picture upon arrival at Fiumicino Airport, in Fiumicino, Italy, May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli…

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Pakistani documentary ‘The Emergency Exit’ wins Spirit of Doc Lab award in Kathmandu

Filmmakers Mahnoor Batool, Shahnawaz Khan’s documentary portrays life in Parachinar and other conflict-hit areas Pakistani filmmakers Mahnoor Batool and Shahnawaz Ahmed Khan’s The Emergency Exit secured the “Spirit of Doc Lab” award at the Kathmandu Doc Lab. Having the prestige of being the only Pakistani film to earn an award this year at the festival….

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