FCC tightens rules on child custody

Says wrongfully removed children should be returned to state of habitual residence ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has laid down guidelines for Pakistani courts dealing with custody disputes involving minors whose parents hold citizenship of different countries, emphasizing the principle of returning a child to the state of habitual residence in cases of wrongful…

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Govt declares ML-1 ‘national priority’

Asian Development Bank Logo. STOCK IMAGE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to expedite the implementation of development projects and enhance private-sector participation, while the ADB has also proposed the establishment of a joint working group for institutional reforms in Pakistan Railways, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The understanding…

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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid

MONZA: Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers’ world championship with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win on Sunday when he races on Ferrari’s home tarmac. As he bids to reduce local hero Kimi Antonelli’s 59-point advantage — the Italian having claimed six wins for Mercedes — the…

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Babar’s bat for King Charles

Royal reception at Clarence House comes as visitors regroup for Edgbaston Test after England seal series Britain’s King Charles III poses for a photo with members of the Pakistan National Cricket Team during an audience at Clarence House, central London on September 2, 2026. Photo: AFP Pakistan captain Babar Azam presented King Charles III with…

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Stokes set to open for Adelaide

Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers. Photo: AFP SYNDEY: “Role model” Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job. All-rounder Stokes, who signed for the…

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Balogun rejects Everton move

The 25-year-old walks away after questioning the club’s handling of his medical Folarin Balogun pulled out of a move to Premier League club Everton. Photo: AFP LONDON: Folarin Balogun’s £40 million ($54 million) move to Everton from Monaco collapsed hours before the transfer window closed because the United States striker pulled out over his “treatment”…

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Imran’s sister files second contempt plea

A combination of photos shows Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan and his sister Aleema Khan. Photos: Reuters/File ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan on Wednesday filed a second contempt of court petition before the Supreme Court over alleged noncompliance with its August 18 order allowing former prime minister Imran Khan to communicate digitally…

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