Vehicles pass through heavy rain on the Expressway in the federal capital.— APP/File Landslides may occur in vulnerable parts in northern areas. Farmers advised to manage crops according to weather. Travellers urged to remain cautious during forecast period. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast dust-thunderstorms in various parts of the country from June…

The Cockroach Janta Party and words “India Gen Z” logo are seen in this illustration taken May 28, 2026. — Reuters  The creator of India’s satirical “Cockroach People’s [Janta] Party” vowed on Monday to lead a protest in New Delhi to take the viral social media campaign to the streets. The parody “Cockroach Janta Party”…

Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari (right) with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha (left), during a court hearing in Islamabad, on December 5, 2025. — AFP NCCIA argues SC cannot intervene in pending high court matters. Petition claims suspension decisions rest solely with relevant HC. IHC adjourns hearing of couple’s pleas over prosecution…

A representational image of workers in a garment factory stitching clothes. — Reuters/File Repression of workers’ rights has deepened around the globe, with even “stable” countries like France and the United States now seeing eroded labour protections, the world’s largest trade union organisation said Monday. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) said 72% of 151…

Representational image of a maritime policeman on a tag-boat guards oil tanker Aris-13 as it sails to dock on the shores of the Gulf of Aden in the city of Bosasso, northern Somalia’s semi-autonomous region of Puntland, March 19, 2017. — Reuters  Affected families appeal govt to step up efforts for hostages’ release. Wife of…

A police officer controls the area in front of the main gate of Hanwha Aerospace’s factory that caught fire after an explosion, in Daejeon, South Korea, June 1, 2026. — Reuters  Explosion on rocket propellant line kills five, injures two in Daejeon. Hanwha CEO apologises, pledges full cooperation with investigation. Shares in Hanwha Aerospace and…

A train is seen stationed at a railway station in Quetta. — AFP/File Jaffar Express departs for Peshawar from Quetta today. Return service to operate on Saturday morning as scheduled. Train services earlier halted due to unavoidable circumstances. Pakistan Railways has resumed train services to and from Balochistan today under the existing timetable, ending a…

A soldier from the US-led coalition stands guard in the countryside of Qamishli in northeastern Syria February 8, 2024. — Reuters Pentagon should have acted faster to protect personnel: lawmakers. Lawmakers urge treating adtech industry as national security threat. Chrome browser has “industry leading security”: Google. US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted…

European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas takes part in a press conference during a EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, Belgium June 28, 2024. — Reuters  DPM, Kallas to co-chair 8th Session of Strategic Dialogue. Kallas to meet representatives from think tanks, academia. Kallas to hold joint presser with Dar…