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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday indicted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, and others in the May 9 riots case registered at Shadman Police Station. The charges were presented in connection with a case registered at Shadman Police Station regarding the damage to public and private properties. The ATC judge Manzoor Ali Gill conducted the hearing at the Kot Lakhpat Jail, where the accused appeared. During the proceedings, the defendants denied the charges against them. In addition to Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Dr Yasmin Rashid, other accused, including Sanam Javed, are also facing charges. The Shadman…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistani passport has been ranked among the weakest, placed at the 103rd place in the Henley Passport Index for 2025. It falls alongside Yemen on the list. The list disclosed that Pakistani passport offers visa-free access to only 33 countries. The Henley index ranks all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free. It is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For the year 2025, the top spot is secured by Singapore. with its passport allowing visa-free access to 195 countries. Japan has been ranked as…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, brings exciting new features in its latest Version 3.6 Update. Available until March 5th, players can explore the Sacred Quartet mode, where they’ll master elemental arts and uncover hidden treasures. Players can immerse themselves in the visually breathtaking new themed mode, Sacred Quartet, available across Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok maps. Featuring a mystical floating mountain sanctuary filled with elemental energy, players can approach the mountain base to soar into the sky and parachute into the Four Guardians Sect, or remain on the ground to explore training…

The seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court – headed by Justice Aminuddin – has adjourned the hearing on the intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military courts. The case pertains to the military trial of individuals involved in the May 9 incidents, with the bench questioning the legal grounds and rationale for these proceedings. At the outset of the hearing, the bench posed critical questions regarding the military trials, specifically focusing on the inconsistencies in the handling of cases related to the May 9 events. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan addressing the lawyer of the Ministry of Defense…

Saudi Arabia – alongside other Gulf states – has strongly condemned the publication of an Israeli map that asserts Jordanian, Lebanese, and Syrian territories as part of a so-called “Greater Israel.” The Kingdom denounced the move as a blatant violation of international laws and an effort to solidify Israeli territorial ambitions at the expense of Arab nations. In a statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the Kingdom emphasized its rejection of the map, which falsely claims parts of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon as part of Israeli territory. The ministry described the map as a reflection of Israel’s continuing…

The Pakistan cricket team faced a setback as reserve wicketkeeper Haseebullah has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against West Indies due to a hand injury sustained during the South Africa tour. The 21-year-old keeper sustained the injury when a ball struck his hand during practice, requiring stitches and forcing his withdrawal from the two-Test series against the West Indies. Haseebullah, who was serving as backup to primary wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan in the 15-member Test squad, made his international debut earlier this year. He played his first T20I as an opening batsman under Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy in…

Dhanashree Verma – the wife of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal –  has finally responded to the growing divorce rumours surrounding her marriage. The dancer and choreographer took to social media to address the ongoing speculation, which has been fueled by baseless reports and online trolls. For the past few days, speculations about Chahal and Verma’s relationship have dominated the news cycle, with reports suggesting that the couple is heading for an inevitable divorce. Sources close to the couple claim that the separation is imminent, although the exact reasons behind the split remain unclear. An anonymous source revealed, “The divorce is inevitable,…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Thursday the resumption of applications under the remaining quota of the government Hajj scheme. This decision comes as the ministry seeks to ensure the utilization of the full quota and avoid returning any unused seats to Saudi Arabia. Starting next week, an additional 5,000 pilgrims will be able to apply on a first-come, first-served basis. These applications will be accepted within a specified window, with a proposal to limit the duration of submission to five days currently under consideration by the ministry. The government had earlier received 81,500 applications under the Hajj scheme,…

Pakistan’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and recovery, with the country achieving a per capita GDP of $1,680 in FY2024. Projections for FY2025 estimate further growth to $2,405, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. Islamabad led the way with a per capita GDP of $2,996, significantly exceeding several regional benchmarks, including India’s national average of $2,106. The federal capital’s economic performance reflects targeted development and investment strategies. In provincial rankings, Punjab reported a per capita income of $1,713.60, marginally surpassing the national average by 2%. Sindh emerged as a standout performer with a per capita income of $1,748,…

Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur had a lighthearted social media slip-up when she mistakenly responded to a fan account, thinking it was Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.  A verified fan account of Hania recently praised Mrunal on X (formerly Twitter), calling her the “best actor of this generation” and the most versatile actress in India. Mistaking it for an authentic post from Hania herself, Mrunal responded with gratitude, saying, “Hania, you made my day. Thank you so much, my dear.” It didn’t take long for netizens to point out the error. Comments poured in, with users playfully suggesting she should hire a…