IHC says political protests cannot infringe citizens’ fundamental rights ahead of PTI march

Says besieging Islamabad, and suspending citizens’ rights cannot be claimed as protest rights The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that any activity resulting in a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights would constitute a breach of the Constitution, warning that public office holders responsible for such violations would be liable for consequences under the Constitution…

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Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, says UN

Djibouti prepares for up to 10,000 refugees, putting acute pressure on health and education services Rawya Hassan, a mother of seven, sits with her children outside their hut at the al-Bireen camp for displaced people who fled fighting between the Houthis and forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government in Taiz province, Yemen, September 17, 2026….

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Asian Games begin tomorrow

Pakistan to feature in 23 sports disciplines as organizational concerns shadow Nagoya Signages of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on display in Nagoya. Photo: REUTERS The wait is over. The 20th Asian Games officially get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday (today). As many as 1700 athletes and officials from 45 countries will feature…

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US Embassy completes STEAM programme for 100+ Pakistani innovators

Initiative provided participants with hands-on experience in digital modelling, coding and 3D printing The programme, delivered in collaboration with Pakistani technology firm AzCorps, brought together participants and trainers from six Lincoln Corners across Pakistan for a closing ceremony at Lincoln Corner Islamabad. PHOTO: US Embassy Pakistan FB Page ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy in Pakistan has…

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PSX rebounds over 1,000 points on oil price fall

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered on Thursday as a dip in international oil prices improved risk appetite, lifting the benchmark KSE-100 index over 1,000 points to around 169,050. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index posted a rise of 1,021.40 points, or 0.61%, and settled at 169,043.20. Pakistan’s stock market found modest relief…

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Top Olympic official wants even bigger Asian Games

NAGOYA: Asia’s Olympic chief said Friday that he wished the Asian Games in Japan had an athletes’ village and hinted that future editions of the multisport event could be even bigger. The continent’s premier sporting spectacle opens in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture on Saturday but the build-up has been beset by difficulties. That includes a…

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