What Happened: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that efforts to secure a pardon for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui from the U.S. have not yet succeeded, despite a letter from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the formation of a committee to lobby for her release and repatriation. What you need to know: During an international conference […]
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What Happened: A Google employee was rejected for a job due to being “too good” for the position, sparking a viral discussion on social media about over qualification. What you need to know: A Google employee recently faced rejection for a job application after a recruiter stated she was “too good” for the position. The
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What Happened: Kevin Pietersen criticized the PCB after Gary Kirsten’s sudden resignation as head coach, raising concerns about the stability of Pakistan cricket. What you need to know: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has voiced his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following Gary Kirsten’s abrupt resignation as head coach. Pietersen took to X
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What Happened: A judicial magistrate granted bail to three men accused of assaulting women during a brawl at a DHA restaurant, following a mediated settlement and an apology in court. What you need to know: A judicial magistrate granted bail on Monday to three men accused of assaulting women during a brawl at a restaurant
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What Happened: Pakistan has sent its 13th shipment of relief supplies, including 100 tonnes of winterized tents and blankets, to support the affected populations in Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating violence. What you need to know: On Saturday, Pakistan sent its 13th shipment of relief supplies to support the people in the besieged areas of
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What Happened: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Imran Khan, has been diagnosed with an ear infection following her recent release on bail from prison related to the Toshakhana case. What you need to know: Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has been diagnosed with an ear infection, as confirmed by
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What Happened: Netflix has reportedly removed most films from its “Palestinian Stories” section under alleged pro-Israel pressure, sparking criticism over erasing Palestinian narratives. What you need to know: Netflix has reportedly removed around 32 films from its “Palestinian Stories” section, allegedly due to pressure from Zionist groups amid Israel’s military actions in Gaza. These films
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What Happened: A manager’s insensitive response to an employee’s serious car accident went viral, sparking widespread criticism over toxic workplace behavior. What you need to know: A manager’s harsh response to an employee’s car accident has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage on social media. The incident, shared by X user @kirawontmiss, reveals a conversation where
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What Happened: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah skipped CJP Qazi Faez Isa’s farewell, citing concerns over Isa’s perceived failure to defend judicial independence. What you need to know: Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah chose not to attend the full court reference held in honor of outgoing Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, citing “worrying reasons.” Justice
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What Happened: Shehzad Ahmad, a cybersecurity expert from Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recently received praise from NASA for identifying a critical vulnerability in their system. Ahmad, acting as a white-hat hacker, discovered the flaw and promptly reported it to NASA’s Security Team. What you need to know: Thanks to Ahmad’s timely report, NASA was able to
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