Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has been mandated to undergo a genetic sex screening if she intends to continue competing in international boxing events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. World Boxing, the organization provisionally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oversee the sport at the upcoming Olympics, introduced a new policy on Friday requiring all boxers aged 18 and above to undergo a genetic test to confirm their eligibility to compete in male or female categories. World Boxing explicitly named Khelif, who secured the women’s welterweight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, stating that she…
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The Women’s Inheritance Rights Bill 2025 was recently introduced in the Punjab Assembly, aiming to protect and enforce women’s rightful access to inherited property in accordance with Islamic law. The bill, presented by private member Asma Ehtesham-ul-Haq during the assembly’s last session, seeks to ensure that no woman in Punjab is deprived of her inheritance, as guaranteed by Shariah. According to the bill’s provisions, the provincial government will be required to establish an ombudsman office specifically dedicated to addressing and resolving cases where women are denied their inheritance. Women will have the ability to file complaints directly with the ombudsman,…
Abdul Aleem Khan, President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and a federal minister, delivered a powerful speech during the party’s convention in Khushab, extending tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for their valor and resilience in recent conflicts with India. Highlighting the heroic contributions of the Pakistan Navy, Abdul Aleem Khan stated, “The Navy also played a brave role to serve Pakistan.” He offered special commendation to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and the naval chief for their exemplary leadership. He praised the Pakistan Air Force for shooting down six enemy aircraft and lauded Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, asserting,…
Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir on Friday issued a strong warning to India regarding “unlawful and unacceptable hydro-terrorism,” according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). During a visit to the Command and Staff College, Quetta, the field marshal addressed officers, faculty, and students, emphasizing regional and global security challenges, emerging conflicts, and Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability. He highlighted the necessity of a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir dispute for enduring peace in the region. The field marshal paid tribute to the martyrs of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, expressing solidarity with their families and reaffirming the nation’s steadfast…
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a high-level delegation from Pakistan is scheduled to arrive in the United States next week for critical trade negotiations. These discussions come as Islamabad seeks to resolve a tariff dispute with Washington, which has put Pakistan at risk of facing up to 29% tariffs on its exports. Pakistan’s trade surplus of $3 billion with the U.S. has brought it under scrutiny due to new American tariff measures announced last month. These global tariffs, intended to rebalance trade, led the United States to temporarily suspend enforcement for 90 days to allow for diplomatic dialogue.…
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Revenue Hidayat Buledi was martyred on Friday following an armed terrorist incursion into Surab city in Khuzdar district by the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) – also referred to as Fitna al-Hindustan. The militants launched an assault on Surab Bazaar, plundered a commercial bank, and set ablaze the residences of several government officials, including ADC Buledi’s home, where women and children were present. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind denounced the attack as a direct challenge to the state’s authority and a “cowardly attempt to destabilize the region.” He asserted that the assault was carried out by…
Pakistan has vehemently condemned the escalating instances of Islamophobia in India, urging New Delhi to take prompt measures to safeguard the well-being and entitlements of its Muslim populace. In a statement released on Saturday, the Foreign Office conveyed profound disquiet regarding what it described as the “state-sponsored targeting” of Muslims in India, citing a surge in hate speech, discrimination, and religious intolerance. “Pakistan is deeply concerned about the growing Islamophobia in India, where Muslims are being systematically targeted through hate speech and social exclusion,” stated the Foreign Office spokesperson. The spokesperson underscored that the pattern of inciting religious animosity for…
The Afghan government has announced the appointment of its ambassador to Pakistan, a move that coincides with Pakistan’s elevation of its chargé d’affaires in Kabul to ambassadorial status. Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is also slated to visit Islamabad soon, suggesting a potential improvement in bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations. The Afghan Foreign Ministry welcomed Pakistan’s recent decision to grant ambassador status to Obaidur Rehman Nizamani, who previously served as Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul. This marks the first occasion Pakistan has formally appointed an ambassador to Afghanistan since the Taliban assumed control of Kabul in…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Saturday for a day-long visit to participate in a high-level jirga focused on addressing the law and order situation in Balochistan. According to aviation officials, the premier was welcomed at Quetta Airport by Acting Governor Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, and other senior provincial officials. This jirga, convened in the provincial capital, gathers tribal elders, political leaders, provincial ministers, and lawmakers from across Balochistan. The forum is anticipated to deliberate on the deteriorating security landscape and explore avenues to strengthen coordination among stakeholders to re-establish peace in the province.…
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) has scheduled a meeting for June 2 (Monday) to formulate proposals for Pakistan’s forthcoming fiscal year’s development budget, according to sources quoted by The News. This pivotal meeting will be chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal. Representatives from all federal ministries and the four provinces are expected to participate in the APCC session. During this meeting, the committee is anticipated to approve the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the next fiscal year. The APCC functions as a consultative body, providing recommendations on macroeconomic and development frameworks to the National…
