Karachi: A court has sentenced a man to a total of six years in prison for sharing indecent videos and images of a woman with her fiancé and family members on WhatsApp in 2021. Judicial Magistrate (East) Yusra Ashfaq found Muhammad Anas guilty under sections 20 (offences against the dignity of a natural person), 21 (offences against the modesty of a natural person and minor), and 24 (cyberstalking) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016. The court sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment for each offence and imposed a fine of Rs90,000 or an additional 60-day imprisonment. “The prosecution…
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Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, while praising the friendship and cooperation shared between the two countries. In a letter addressed to his Chinese counterpart, President Zardari reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the “iron-clad friendship” between Islamabad and Beijing, adding that he looked forward to discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation and friendship with him in Beijing. The message came as hundreds of millions of people across Asia are celebrating Lunar New Year, bidding farewell to the…
Karachi: Police remain unable to locate five-year-old Aliyan and six-year-old Ali Raza, who went missing from Karachi’s Garden area on January 14. Despite extensive efforts, including the use of specialized sniffer dogs and forensic analysis, authorities have yet to make any significant breakthrough. The incident came to light when Aliyan’s mother, Zainab, returned from work to find her son missing. Upon inquiry, she discovered that Aliyan had been playing outside with Ali Raza and neither had returned home. A First Information Report (FIR) was lodged, and investigations commenced. CCTV footage revealed two suspects, a man and a woman, taking the…
An F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday. The good news is that the pilot ejected safely before the crash, and base officials confirmed that he is in stable condition. Details of the Incident According to Colonel Paul Townsend, the commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, the pilot experienced an “in-flight malfunction” while landing the aircraft during the training. The pilot was able to eject from the plane before it crashed, and he was quickly taken to Bassett Army Hospital for medical evaluation. Damage to the Aircraft The incident caused…
A tragic stampede at the Kumbh Mela in northern India claimed the lives of at least 15 people in the early hours of Wednesday, with many more injured. The incident occurred at the world’s largest religious gathering, held along the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh. How Did the Tragedy Unfold? On Wednesday, millions of devotees gathered for a sacred bath, one of the holiest days of the six-week festival. A doctor at the festival’s hospital confirmed, “At least 15 people have died so far, and others are being treated.” The doctor, speaking anonymously, stated they were not authorized to discuss…
NEW DELHI: A recent survey indicates that more Indians are becoming less hopeful about their quality of life due to stagnant wages and rising living costs, casting a shadow over future prospects. This comes as a worrying sign for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of this week’s annual budget. According to findings released by polling agency C-Voter on Wednesday, over 37% of respondents believe that the overall quality of life for ordinary citizens will deteriorate in the next year—the highest percentage since 2013. Modi has been in office since 2014. C-Voter conducted this survey by polling 5,269 adults across different…
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed peace talks with Ukraine on Tuesday but ruled out any negotiations involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he deemed “illegitimate.” This development comes as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year with no signs of resolution. Putin’s Position: Zelensky Not Eligible for Talks Putin argued that Zelensky’s presidential term had expired under martial law, rendering him illegitimate. He stated that Ukraine could appoint another representative for negotiations. “If there is a desire to negotiate and reach a compromise, let anyone lead the talks. Naturally, we will strive for what aligns with our interests,” Putin stated.…
African leaders and international donors have committed to providing electricity to an additional 300 million people across sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, leveraging advances in off-grid solar technology. The pledge was made during the African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, co-organized by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (ADB). Major Financial Commitments & Role of Off-Grid Solar The World Bank pledged “$30-40 billion,” while the ADB committed “$18 billion” to the initiative, named “Mission 300.” According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), four-fifths of the global population without electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa, where 570 million people…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order halting federal funding for gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth. The order, signed on Tuesday, prohibits the federal government from “funding, sponsoring, promoting, assisting, or supporting” gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19. It specifically targets medical treatments such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgeries. In a statement accompanying the order, Trump argued that such treatments pose long-term health risks to minors. “Countless children soon regret that they have been mutilated and begin to grasp the horrifying tragedy that they will never be able to conceive children…
The U.S. Senate has rejected a bill that sought to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. On Tuesday, the bill failed to secure the required 60 votes, receiving only 54 in favor and 45 against. While many Democrats opposed the measure, some also criticized the ICC for what they saw as an unfair focus on Israel. ICC’s Actions and War Crimes Allegations In May, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, citing war crimes in Gaza, including the use of…
