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The Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, citing that the prosecution “utterly failed” to prove charges against them. The judgment comes 19 years after the coordinated bombings that targeted Mumbai’s Western Railway network on July 11, 2006, killing over 180 people and injuring hundreds. The division bench observed serious lapses in the investigation and insufficient evidence to establish the accused’s involvement in the deadly attacks. The verdict overturns earlier convictions and death sentences, raising fresh questions about the handling of one of India’s deadliest terror cases.

The United Arab Emirates has started deporting Afghan nationals who were temporarily sheltered during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to Emirati officials. News agencies report that the UAE has officially informed the US government about its decision. The repatriation process began on July 10. These Afghans were relocated to the UAE at the request of the US government following the fall of Kabul in 2021. Earlier, Iran also deported thousands of Afghan nationals back to Afghanistan. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would help Afghans detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when…

Voting to elect 11 members to the Senate from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa began on Monday at the provincial assembly amid heightened political temperature and party negotiations over seat distribution. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), polling began at 11am and will continue until 4pm. The Jirga Hall of the KP Assembly has been designated as the official polling station, where two booths have been set up to facilitate the voting process. As per the ECP’s final list, 16 candidates are contesting for 7 general seats, 5 candidates for 2 technocrat seats, and 4 candidates for 2 women’s seats. However,…

The Balochistan police have arrested 11 suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a couple in an alleged honour killing incident that has shocked the province and drawn widespread condemnation. The incident, which reportedly took place a few days before Eidul Adha, came to public attention after a disturbing video of the double murder surfaced on social media. The couple, who were said to have entered into an arranged marriage, were shot dead in what officials believe was a premeditated attack in the name of honour. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti provided an update on the case through…

At least 67 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded as Israeli forces opened fire near a UN aid convoy in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry said on Sunday, in one of the deadliest incidents in recent weeks involving civilians seeking food. The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that its 25-truck convoy encountered “massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire” shortly after crossing into Gaza from Israel and clearing checkpoints. The UN agency termed the violence against aid seekers “completely unacceptable”, adding that 90,000 women and children were in urgent need of treatment for malnutrition. The Israeli military…

The Pakistan team have returned to Pakistan after clinching the Asian U16 Volleyball title in Thailand. According to details, the volleyball team arrived in Lahore via international flight. The players received an overwhelming response on their return to the country. It is pertinent to note that the Green Shirts remained unbeaten in the tournament. Earlier, Pakistan had defeated Iran in a dramatic five-set final to claim the U-16 Asian Volleyball Championship title to overcome a two-set deficit to seal a memorable 3–2 victory on Saturday. According to details, the final scoreline stood at 22–25, 21–25, 30–28, 25–21, 15–10 in favour…

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said that cricket should be kept separate from politics, following India’s decision not to play against Pakistan Champions in the 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL). Speaking on Sunday, Afridi said: ‘Players should remain good ambassadors of cricket.’ He expressed disappointment at the situation, saying that the Indian players had travelled to England and even participated in training sessions before withdrawing from the match against Pakistan. “It would have been better if the Indian players had informed organisers in advance about their unwillingness to face Pakistan Champions,” he said. Afridi said: “The situation changed…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday issued an advisory urging citizens to exercise caution while using WhatsApp, warning of a recent wave of fake messages that may lead to account hacking or data theft. According to the authority, several users have reported receiving suspicious messages on WhatsApp from both local and international numbers. These messages, impersonating the official WhatsApp account, often include the app’s logo and a clickable URL link — a tactic designed to deceive users into thinking the message is legitimate. “The public is strongly advised not to click on any such links or respond to these…

By : Aamir Abdullah I have heard the words “Deeper than the ocean, higher than the Himalayas, sweeter than honey, and stronger than steel” from General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at an event in Islamabad in connection with the 98th anniversary of PLA ,perfectly capture the essence of the China-Pakistan relationship. Far from being mere diplomatic rhetoric, these words reflect the profound truth about one of the most resilient partnerships in modern geopolitics. This is not just an alliance of convenience but a brotherhood forged through decades of mutual trust, shared sacrifices, and…

July 20 marks International Moon Day, celebrating the historic moment in 1969 when humans first set foot on the moon. This year’s theme is: One Moon, One Vision, One Future, and that future is getting closer, thanks to major breakthroughs in lunar exploration, including those from China. 2025 has been a landmark year for China’s lunar program. In June, lunar samples collected by Chang’e-6 and Chang’e-5 were displayed for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. Research on these samples is rewriting our understanding of the moon. Scientists have uncovered new clues about volcanic activity on the moon’s…