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A Lahore district court on Monday indicted popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, aka Ducky Bhai, and his wife Aroob Jatoi over allegations of promoting online gambling applications. Both denied the charges during the hearing. The hearing took place in the court of Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, where Ducky Bhai, his wife, and other accused were present. The accused formally denied all allegations related to the promotion of online gambling platforms. The magistrate has scheduled the next phase of the case for February 23, when witnesses will appear before the court to provide testimony. Background The National Coordination Centre for Information Assurance (NCCIA)…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday rejected a request for an immediate meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan while also taking significant steps in ongoing high-profile cases, including the Cipher case. The request by PTI founder’s lawyer Latif Khosa to meet his client was denied by the Supreme Court, which instead issued a notice to the government for a decision tomorrow. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stressed that no order could be issued without notifying the other party. During the hearing, Afridi noted that the admissibility of the application must be addressed first and reminded that related cases…

Bangladesh heads to the polls on February 12 for what many are calling the country’s first truly competitive election in over a decade. With former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League banned, Gen Z and youth voters are playing a decisive role in shaping the nation’s political future. For years, Bangladesh’s elections were dominated by Hasina’s Awami League, with opposition parties sidelined or boycotting the vote. Following mass protests in 2024 and the ousting of Hasina, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is widely expected to secure a parliamentary majority, while…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory on Monday as her coalition secured a supermajority in the lower house. The win strengthens her mandate to push through tax cuts and bolster national security policies. Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister and self-styled “Iron Lady” inspired by Margaret Thatcher, led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to 316 seats out of 465, the party’s best-ever result. With coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), her bloc controls 352 seats, giving her a two-thirds supermajority. The decisive win allows Takaichi to override the upper house where her coalition lacks a majority, smoothing…

Iranian authorities have arrested four individuals, including prominent reformist politicians, accusing them of collaborating with the United States and Israel to destabilize the country. The arrests come amid tensions following deadly antigovernment protests in January. The detainees include Azar Mansouri, head of Iran’s Reform Front; Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former diplomat; and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, a former parliamentarian. The fourth individual has not been named. Iran’s judiciary accused the group of organizing “extensive activities aimed at disrupting the political and social situation” during a period of alleged military threats from the U.S. and Israel. Officials claimed the detainees worked “for the benefit”…

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s high-profile media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for national security violations. The sentence concludes nearly five years of legal proceedings that have drawn global attention. Lai, 78, was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious materials. His sentence, the harshest under Hong Kong’s national security law to date, falls within the “grave nature” penalty band of 10 years to life imprisonment. The three national security judges emphasized that Lai was the “mastermind” behind persistent conspiracies involving Apple Daily…

Elon Musk has once again reshaped SpaceX’s long-term vision, announcing a shift in focus from Mars to building a “self-growing city” on the Moon, citing speed, efficiency, and the future of civilization. In a post on X on Sunday, Musk revealed that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a lunar city over its long-promised mission to Mars. Musk explained that travel to Mars is only possible when the planets align every 26 months, with a journey taking around six months. In contrast, missions to the Moon can launch every 10 days, with a travel time of just two days,…

A fresh leak surrounding Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max is shifting attention back to battery life, raising questions about whether Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra may be falling behind in real-world endurance. According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a larger battery than its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Chinese variant is expected to come with a 5,000 mAh battery, while international models could receive an even larger capacity. Early information suggests that iPhone 18 Pro Max models sold outside China could feature a battery between 5,100 and 5,200 mAh. The…

ISLAMABAD: The opposition’s call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike drew a largely muted response on Sunday, with routine life continuing in most parts of the country despite scattered protests in a few areas, The News reported. In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, normal life continued as markets, business centres and transport services remained fully operational, reflecting the failure of PTI’s wheel-jam and shutter-down call to gain traction. Traffic moved freely, while law enforcement agencies maintained heightened security around sensitive areas, including the Red Zone and Diplomatic Enclave. Police reported a peaceful situation throughout the day, with only a brief, small-scale protest attempt…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan will hear 13 cases involving the founder of PTI, including appeals against the criminal trial in the Toshakhana case today. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal, will preside over the hearings. The scheduled cases include the Punjab government’s appeal against the bail of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi, as well as an appeal against the Election Commission’s criminal complaint. In addition, hearings are set for former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cases under the Official Secrets Act and NAB proceedings. These include the NAB appeal against the PTI founder’s…