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Pakistan precinct suspends all 78 officers and staff over alleged rape at police station

Lahore police official says all personnel were responsible for preventing and reporting any wrongdoing at station

The Guardian - UK

NOC to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi - Pakistan restricts foreign journalists amid PoK crackdown

Pakistan has imposed fresh restrictions on foreign media personnel, requiring journalists working for international news organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for reporting assignments.

The Times of India

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Former Army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at ninety-six years old. He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990. General Sharma saw action during the 1965 Indo-Pak War in the Lahore Sector. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service. The Indian…

The Economic Times

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Monsoon rains trigger house collapse in Lahore, killing 9 family members

Monsoon rains have collapsed the roof of a multistory house in eastern Pakistan, killing at least nine family members and injuring several others

The Independent UK

Pakistan-registered cargo plane missing off Karachi coast after navigation problem

LAHORE — A Pakistan-registered ‌Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem on its way to Karachi, Pakistan aviation authorities said.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's grandson prime accused in the gangrape of two foreign women, demanded $1.5 million ransom after kidnapping

Two foreign women, allegedly abducted and gangraped in Lahore, have departed for Europe after completing legal procedures. The incident, which occurred on June 29, involved women from the Netherlands and Venezuela. Police have apprehended eight suspects, including the grandson of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who reportedly met the victims…

The Economic Times

Pakistan senator demands Dy PM Dar's resignation over relative's arrest in gangrape case

A Pakistani senator has demanded the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar following the arrest of his alleged grandson, Muhammad Raza Dar, in a case involving the abduction and gangrape of two foreign women in Lahore. Senator Faisal Vawda accused the government of protecting the minister's relative and highlighted…

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'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded $100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring…

The Times of India

Pakistan gang rape case: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's relative among four arrested over assault on two foreign women

Pakistani authorities have apprehended four individuals, including a relative of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in connection with the alleged gang rape of two foreign women in Lahore. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the main accused, Muhammad Raza Dar, during a cryptocurrency venture in Singapore. They…

The Times of India

Pakistani politician's relative among 4 arrested in foreigners' gangrape case in Lahore

Four individuals, including a relative of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, have been arrested in Lahore for the alleged gangrape of two foreign women. The victims, from the Netherlands and Venezuela, reportedly met the prime suspect, Raza Dar, through a cryptocurrency venture. They claim they were abducted and assaulted…

The Economic Times

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring centre roof collapse

Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left another eight children hospitalised in stable condition.

Euronews

14 children killed, 20 injured as roof of private tuition centre collapses in Lahore

Tragedy struck Lahore as a tuition center's roof collapsed, claiming at least 14 young lives and injuring 20 others. Children aged seven to thirteen were attending classes in an under-construction building when the structure gave way. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities arresting the contractor and initiating criminal proceedings against…

The Economic Times

14 children killed as tuition centre roof collapses in Lahore

Tragedy struck Lahore as the roof of a private tuition centre, operating from an under-construction building, collapsed, claiming the lives of at least 14 young students aged seven to thirteen. Twenty others, including a teacher, were injured and hospitalized. Authorities have arrested the contractor as rescue efforts continue, with fears…

The Times of India

Roof collapse at Pakistan tutoring centre kills 14 children

Police say attribute collapse to poor construction quality

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The Economic Times

Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitation

Protesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the government of economic hardship. They demanded a rollback in fuel prices and significant increases in salaries and pensions. Speakers highlighted the struggle of working families to afford basic necessities, warning of…

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From Nehru's Hope to Modi's Warning: What Happened?

For decades, India's relationship with Pakistan has been one of the most complicated stories in global politics. But here's a question few people stop to ask: How did India go from viewing Pakistan as a separated brother to treating it primarily as a security challenge? The answer lies in the…

AAP

CRIK:Defiant Inglis can't save Aussies from Pakistan defeat

Stand-in captain Josh Inglis hit 65 but the all-round power of Pakistan told as Australia slipped to ODI series defeat in Lahore.

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Defiant Inglis can't save Aussies from Pakistan defeat

Stand-in captain Josh Inglis hit 65 but the all-round power of Pakistan told as Australia slipped to ODI series defeat in Lahore.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan court confirms death penalty for men who raped French tourist in front of her children

South Asian country enacted new anti-rape law in wake of 2020 incident

The Times of India

Pakistan court upholds death penalty for 2 men who raped French woman in front of her 3 children

The incident led to widespread protests, with demonstrators demanding justice for the victim and criticising remarks by Punjab police officials that were widely seen as blaming her for the attack. Protesters were calling for the sacking of lead police investigator Omar Sheikh, who had blamed the victim for the incident,…

AAP

Quick smart, Ellis stakes his claim for World Cup role

Nathan Ellis's 4-33 in Lahore did more than bowl Australia to an ODI victory over Pakistan, it reminded the selectors he can be more than just a back-up.

AAP

Second ODI: Pakistan puts Australia in

Pakistan has won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the second one-day international in Lahore.

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CRIK:Second ODI: Pakistan puts Australia in

Pakistan has won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the second one-day international in Lahore.

The Times of India

No Krishna Nagar in Lahore? Pakistan pauses heritage renaming plan after outrage by extremist elements

Pakistan's Punjab government has reportedly backtracked on restoring pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh-era street names in Lahore. Following criticism from extremist groups and social media, the administration has deferred the decision. The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival committee had previously approved the proposal, aiming to preserve the city's historical identity.

The Economic Times

Ram Gali in Lahore! Why Pakistan is renaming places to Hindu and Sikh names like Krishan Nagar and Sant Nagar

Pakistan Lahore name change: Pakistan’s Punjab government has approved a plan to restore several pre-Partition street and locality names in Lahore, reviving names linked to the city’s Hindu, Sikh, and Jain heritage. The move, backed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has reignited conversations around Lahore’s lost cultural identity, Partition…

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