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4+ min ago (646+ words) Pause on visas and halting of asylum applications comes after shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC. By Alastair McCready and News Agencies The US State Department has announced it is "immediately" pausing issuing visas for individuals travelling on Afghan passports to protect "public safety", as President Donald Trump administration's immigration crackdown intensifies in the wake of a deadly attack on two National Guard members. The announcement on Friday came as United States immigration authorities said they are also halting decisions on all asylum applications for the foreseeable future. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed in a post on X on Friday that the State Department had "paused visa issuance for ALL individuals traveling on Afghan passports". The move comes after authorities named Afghan national Rahmanaullah Lakanwal as the main suspect in Wednesday's shooting in Washington, DC, which…...

37+ min ago (242+ words) ISLAMABAD -The Supreme Court has ruled that any form of divorce " including triple talaq " issued under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (MFLO) 1961 does not take legal effect until the completion of the mandatory 90-day period. A SC three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb announced the ruling while disposing of a petition filed by Muhammad Hasan Sultan regarding the validity of a divorce. In its judgment, the court held that if a husband has unconditionally delegated the right of divorce (talaq-e-tafweez) to his wife, she also holds the full authority to revoke the divorce notice before the 90-day period concludes. Upholding the Sindh High Court's 7 October 2024 verdict, the Supreme Court noted that the couple married in 2016, and the husband had unconditionally granted his wife, Moreel Shah, the right…...

38+ min ago (671+ words) Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's resignation comes amid an investigation into her role in luring South Africans to fight for Russia in war on Ukraine. By Kevin Doyle and News Agencies A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as mercenaries in Russia's war against Ukraine. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's resignation on Friday comes after police said she was under investigation for her alleged role in luring South Africans to Russia. The police announcement came after a group of men aged 20 to 39 ended up on the front lines of the conflict in Ukraine. Zuma-Sambudla had served as a member of parliament since June 2024 for uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), an opposition party created by her father in 2023 following his expulsion from South Africa's then-governing African National Congress. "The national officials have accepted comrade Duduzile…...

44+ min ago (376+ words) LAHORE " The Punjab government is planning to construct 1,362 modern, and aesthetically pleasing bus shelters across the province to enhance the comfort and dignity of citizens during their travels. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, where the design of the shelters and a timeline for their completion were finalised. The new shelters will be built in 19 districts of Punjab and are expected to be completed within 45 to 60 days, providing a more comfortable and dignified travel experience for commuters. Work has already begun on 588 bus shelters, with tenders for 774 more shelters currently in progress. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasised that the project is aimed at offering relief to the elderly, women, and other citizens who currently have to endure long waits in extreme weather conditions. "These modern bus shelters will not only improve the…...

46+ min ago (465+ words) Authorities also designate Anti-Corruption Foundation as "terrorist" group and consider total ban on WhatsApp. Russian authorities have outlawed Human Rights Watch as an "undesirable organisation, a label that, under a 2015 law, makes involvement with it a criminal offence. Friday"s designation means the international human rights group must stop all work in Russia, and opens those who cooperate with or support the organisation to prosecution. HRW has repeatedly accused Russia of suppressing dissenters and committing war crimes during its ongoing war against Ukraine. "For over three decades, Human Rights Watch"s work on post-Soviet Russia has pressed the government to uphold human rights and freedoms, the executive director at Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion, said in a statement. "Our work hasn"t changed, but what"s changed, dramatically, is the government"s full-throttled embrace of dictatorial policies, its staggering rise…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (309+ words) LAHORE " The Punjab Health Department has issued timings of outpatient departments (OPDs) at all teaching hospitals in the province. The department has also ordered action against hospitals failing to adhere to the prescribed OPD hours. The move aims at providing maximum relief to patients across the province. OPD hours are set from 8 am to 3 pm, Monday through Thursday, and on Saturdays, while on Fridays, OPD will operate from 8 am to 1 pm. The health department has instructed all hospitals to strictly follow these timings and monitor OPD operations daily. A monthly report will also be required from the hospitals for review. In case of any violations, the department has made it clear that strict action will be taken. Meanwhile, a meeting was held at the Punjab Home Department under the chairmanship of Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir. The meeting focused…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (214+ words) RAWALPINDI " President Asif Ali Zardari visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, on Saturday and addressed the participants of the 27th National Security Workshop (NSW-27). The workshop brought together parliamentarians, senior civil and military officers, and representatives from academia and civil society. NSW-27 focused on deepening participants" understanding of the interplay among various elements of national power under the framework of Comprehensive National Security, ISPR said in a press release. The President also awarded certificates to the graduating participants. Earlier this week, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with the participants of the workshop who visited General Headquarters (GHQ). Participants were briefed on ongoing national efforts against illegal activities, including the crackdown on smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and organised criminal networks that adversely impact security. Updates were shared on enhanced border controls and the repatriation of illegal foreigners,…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (256+ words) KARACHI " Airbus, the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, has urged all airlines operating A320 aircraft to take immediate precautionary measures after identifying a software glitch, saying it could cause operational disruptions to passengers and customers. The company recalled the Airbus A320 planes for software update after an aircraft witnessed a sudden altitude drop during a flight. In an official statement, Airbus said: "Analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. Airbus has consequently identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in-service which may be impacted. "Airbus has worked proactively with the aviation authorities to request immediate precautionary action from operators via an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) in order to implement the available software and/or hardware protection, and ensure the fleet is…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (637+ words) Alexander Lukashenko's visit comes shortly before military government holds national polls widely condemned as a sham. By Alastair McCready and News Agencies Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill visit seen as lending support to the Southeast Asian country's military government in advance of a widely condemned national election set to be held next month. Myanmar state media reported on Friday that Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the country's self-installed de facto leader, met Lukashenko at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Naypyidaw. "This visit demonstrated Belarus's goodwill and trust towards Myanmar and marked a historic occasion. It is the first time in 26 years of diplomatic relations that a Belarusian Head of State has visited Myanmar," military run outlet The Global New Light of Myanmar reported. Lukashenko's arrival at a military airport in Naypyidaw on Thursday…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago (241+ words) The US has immediately paused visa issuance for individuals travelling on Afghan passports after a National Guard was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Washington involving an Afghan citizen. The Department of State announced on X, saying it has "IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. "The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety, read the official statement. Earlier, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that all immigration applications from Afghan citizens have been paused indefinitely. The immigration agency said that security and vetting protocols for Afghan applicants will undergo further review before processing resumes. It may be mentioned here that he shooting occurred near the White House, leaving both National Guard personnel in critical condition. The US authorities confirmed that a suspect has been arrested…...