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UN Committee raises alarm over tortures in Pakistan; cites detention of former PM Imran Khan, political activist Mahrang Baloch

Switzerland, May 2 -- The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) has raised serious concern regarding the degrading condition of human rights in Pakistan, and the torture, arbitrary detention and reprisal... Read More


Vietnamese, Japanese PMs meet with press after talks

Hanoi, May 2 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between the two countries and met with the press ... Read More


Trump vs EU: Bloc's brutal response to 25% auto tariffs amid trade war fears

India, May 2 -- Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with the European Union after announcing a steep increase in tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25%, up from the 15% rate agreed under a d... Read More


Pakistan marks International Labour DayPublished on: May 2, 2026 1:17 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- International Labour Day was observed across the country on Friday with a renewed commitment to safeguarding workers' rights, as rallies and demonstrations were organised by trade u... Read More


'Widespread irregularities' in Bangladesh bar polls, says European bar association

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has alleged serious irregularities in several district bar elections in Bangladesh. They have written directly to Prime Minister... Read More


15,000 Jobs Lost! Why America's Spirit Airlines Had To Shut Down

India, May 2 -- One of America's most recognizable airlines, Spirit Airlines, shut down operations effective May 2, 2026, after a White House-backed rescue deal failed, leaving around 15,000 employees... Read More


Can't let Iran have nukes: Trump rejects Tehran's proposal

Florida, May 2 -- US President Donald Trump reiterated a hardline stance that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, citing serious security risks to the Middle East, Israel, and Europe.... Read More


Pakistan favours talks to resolve challenges facing Korean PeninsulaPublished on: May 2, 2026 1:12 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- Amid growing concern over North Korea's expanding nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes, Pakistan has called for diplomatic engagement and dialogue to address the challenges conf... Read More


'We're not like India': Pakistan minister admits to no strategic oil reserves, says stocks for only '5-7 days'

India, May 2 -- Pakistan has acknowledged energy vulnerability as global crude prices surge, admitting it does not have "strategic oil reserves like India" to cushion the blow. The remark comes as oil... Read More


Child Marriage Restraint Act - Maryam Nawaz, a Pride for Every DaughterPublished on: May 2, 2026 1:08 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- There are certain complex and sensitive issues in our society that governments often hesitate to address, choosing instead to keep them suppressed. While some segments of society do... Read More