What Happened: A 121-year-old postcard led family in UK to reunite with long-lost relatives for the first time. What you need to know: A woman in Swansea, UK, named Helen Roberts, has connected with long-lost relatives thanks to a 121-year-old postcard that was recently delivered to the Swansea Building Society. The building used to be […]
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In recent years, digital platforms have empowered the voices of those affected by enforced disappearances in Pakistan, particularly female relatives of the missing. These women, many of whom are young, have used social media to demand accountability and justice, challenging the state’s attempts to silence them. Despite increased government crackdowns on digital spaces, these activists
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What Happened: Save Gaza campaigners, including Mushtaq Ahmad and his wife, were released after being detained for protesting in violation of Section 144. What you need to know: Mushtaq Ahmad, a leader of the Save Gaza campaign, his wife Humaira Tayyaba, and other volunteers were released after being detained for protesting in violation of Section
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What Happened: The final Iranian report on the helicopter crash that killed President Raisi found no signs of sabotage, attributing the incident to severe weather conditions. What you need to know: The final report from the Iranian Armed Forces on the helicopter crash, which killed President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage on May 19, found
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What Happened: Israel’s main union has called a nationwide strike following the discovery of six hostages’ bodies from Gaza, as protests demand a deal for their return. What you need to know: Israel’s main union has called for a nationwide general strike following the recovery of six hostages’ bodies from the Gaza Strip by Israeli
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What Happened: A Pakistani delegation reassured US stakeholders about Pakistan’s secure legal system and commitment to Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) during a visit focused on improving investor confidence. What you need to know: A Pakistani delegation, led by Supreme Court Justice Shahid Waheed, visited the US to assure stakeholders that Pakistan’s legal system is secure
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What Happened: Catherine Bennett’s Observer column criticizes Imran Khan’s suitability for Oxford’s chancellorship due to his controversial views, suggesting Lady Elish Angiolini as a better candidate. What you need to know: Despite positive press coverage of Imran Khan’s bid for the chancellorship at Oxford University, a critical column in the Observer by Catherine Bennett argues
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What Happened: Raies Warsi received a lifetime achievement award from President Biden for his global promotion of Urdu and extensive volunteer work. What you need to know: US President Joe Biden awarded a lifetime achievement medal to Raies Warsi, President of the Urdu Center in New York, in recognition of his long-standing dedication to building
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What Happened: The AGP’s report reveals significant financial mismanagement and procurement irregularities within the defence services, urging for improved oversight and accountability. What you need to know: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered major financial irregularities and lack of transparency in the defence services’ expenditures, calling for improved internal controls and inquiries. The
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What Happened: Rana Sanaullah criticized Mohsin Naqvi’s dobule responsibilities in sports and politics. What you need to know: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, who also advises the Prime Minister on political and public affairs, stated that the roles of the Ministry of Interior and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman are full-time positions. He