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India court says Hijab not essential to Islam

India court says Hijab not essential to Islam

On Tuesday, an Indian court upheld the school hijab ban in the state of Karnataka. The court observed that the headscarf was not essential to Islam. The ruling might have little impact on the rest

China, US urge India and Pakistan to hold direct talks

China, US urge India and Pakistan to hold direct talks

China and the United States have urged India and Pakistan to hold direct talks for reducing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. “We will support direct dialogue between Pakistan and India on issues of concern,”

Lahore’s homeless person discovers billions in Swiss accounts

Lahore’s homeless person discovers billions in Swiss accounts

A homeless person in Lahore has been found to own two accounts with a combined balance of around four billion rupees in a Swiss Bank. The man, identified as Muhammad Javed, has never travelled abroad

Qureshi urges international community to probe India’s missile firing

Qureshi urges international community to probe India’s missile firing

On Monday, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone call with Annalena Baerbock, his German counterpart, to convey to her that Islamabad had asked the international community to notice the "accidental" missile firing by

India court says Hijab not essential to Islam

India court says Hijab not essential to Islam

On Tuesday, an Indian court upheld the school hijab ban in the state of Karnataka. The court observed that the headscarf was not essential to Islam. The ruling might have little impact on the rest

Fly Jinnah airline reveals brand identity

Fly Jinnah airline reveals brand identity

On Wednesday, Pakistan's new low-cost carrier, Fly Jinnah, revealed its visual brand identity. With its brand name abbreviation 'FJ', Fly Jinnah adopted vibrant red as its colour to reflect the modern and young spirit of

Saudi crown prince for closer ties with Israel

Saudi crown prince for closer ties with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Thursday that Israel could be a "potential ally" to the Kingdom. In a wide-ranging interview on The Atlantic, Mohammed bin Salman said he wants to "work it out"

Pakistan calls for sustained dialogue to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions 

Pakistan calls for sustained dialogue to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions 

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has called for a sustained dialogue to de-escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In a carefully-worded speech at the General Assembly on Wednesday, the ambassador clearly refused

Russian invasion: Ukraine reports the heavy death toll

Russian invasion: Ukraine reports the heavy death toll

A total of 198 Ukrainians have lost their lives since the Russian offensive began on Thursday. The last two days have been marked with massive air and missile strikes and Russian troops forging into Ukraine

Karnataka hijab row: BJP striving for popularity in southern state

Karnataka hijab row: BJP striving for popularity in southern state

A series of religious laws in the southern state of Karnataka is raising concerns that the divisive measures will stoke sectarian tensions in the country's north. Promoted by India's right-wing Hindu nationalist party, the curbs