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Pakistani consortium buys 75% stake in PIA

A Pakistani consortium has acquired a 75% stake in the national carrier PIA for 135bn rupees, marking a key privatisation demanded by the IMF. Read the full details.

Pakistan dismisses UN criticism over army immunity laws

Pakistan rejects UN rights chief's warning that constitutional changes granting army chief lifetime immunity undermine rule of law. Concerns grow for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, denied family contact for weeks.

Pakistan Probes Deadly Islamabad Suicide Attack

Pakistan launches investigation into suicide bombing that killed 12 at Islamabad courts. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alleges Indian involvement while India denies claims. Read the latest developments.

Pakistan's period tax challenged in landmark legal case

A groundbreaking legal battle in Pakistan sees a determined young lawyer taking on the government over controversial taxes on menstrual products, fighting for gender equality and essential healthcare access.

Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

UK bill grants legal rights to nature

A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.

McVey: Prisoners should never get vote

Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.

Pakistan-Taliban Security Talks Begin in Doha

In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.

Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights

Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan after border attack kills soldiers

Tensions escalate as Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes targeting militant positions in Afghanistan, following a cross-border assault that claimed the lives of seven Pakistani troops. The Taliban confirms civilian casualties amid rising regional ins

23 Soldiers Dead in Pakistan Militant Compound Attack

A coordinated militant raid on a military compound in northwest Pakistan has left at least 23 soldiers dead, marking one of the deadliest attacks on security forces this year as violence escalates.

Pakistan's Most Dangerous Train Journey Exposed

New footage reveals the terrifying reality of Pakistan's most dangerous train journey, where passengers risk their lives navigating collapsing tracks and precarious bridges in Balochistan.

Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech

Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.

Cricket's Sisterhood Test: India-Pakistan Rivalry

As India and Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes cricket clash, players find friendships strained by political tensions and nationalistic pressures in this deep dive into sport's complex human dynamics.

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