Pakistan

Iran’s new president reaches out to Iraq, Russia, builds ties with BRICS

Pezeshkian is doing outreach to Russia and Iraq, and he is receiving congratulations on his new position from these countries, as well as Pakistan, and groups such as Hamas.

Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says

The UN working group said Khan's legal woes were part of a "much larger campaign of repression" against him and his Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

By REUTERS
01/07/2024

Top 5 most dangerous roads in the world

From Skippers Canyon Road in New Zealand to BR-319 in Brazil. Here are five of the world's most dangerous roads.

Pakistan’s first human milk bank temporarily shuts down after facing religious backlash

Pakistan’s first human milk bank in Karachi suspended operations after religious scholars deemed it haram. The Health Ministry is seeking further guidance from the Council of Islamic Ideology.

By ARSHAD MEHMOUD/THE MEDIA LINE
25/06/2024

Pakistani mob lynch tourist over allegations he desecrated Islamic holy texts

Mohammad Ismail was abducted from a police station where he was being held after accusations were made that he'd burned pages of the Quran.

Pakistan to implement national firewall, cracking down on online dissent

The process will jeopardize the foundational principles of democracy and freedom of expression, experts say.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
16/06/2024

Pakistan army promotes first Christian woman to brigadier general

A Christian woman was promoted to brigadier general, Pakistan's army confirmed. Although minorities have equal rights under Pakistan’s constitution, Christians in Pakistan have often faced targeting.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
03/06/2024
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