Asia Pakistan The country has withdrawn from the 44th Chess Olympiad to be held in Chennai, with India reacting strongly to Pakistan for opposing the passing of the torch from Kashmir
Asia Pakistan Anti-smuggling measures and import restrictions imposed by Pakistan have led to a sharp decline of the Afghan Transit Trade that registered -66% in the first eight months of current fiscal year compared to same period in FY 2023-24, The Nation reported
Asia Pakistan The Supreme Court ruled that women’s legal rights are not tied to marriage; Justice Mansoor Ali Shah said assuming married women depend financially on husbands is discriminatory and the court reinstated a woman denied a job due to her marital status
Asia Pakistan Lahore High Court ruled that it is compulsory for biological fathers to maintain children born out of wedlock, including those conceived from rape; family court will check the child's paternity before proceeding with maintenance ruling
Asia Pakistan In a highly anticipated Champions Trophy match, Pakistan lost to India by six wickets, intensifying their cricket rivalry; Virat Kohli guided India to surpass Pakistan’s 241-run total and diminishes Pakistan’s chances of advancing in the tournament