Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 10 years jail in illegal funding case

The US Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert ahead of the planned large-scale religious processions across the country, noting that the movement of all US personnel will be restricted beginning Tuesday, 12 PM (local time).

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has condemned the alleged enforced disappearance of activists Saeed Tiyono and Sabir Abro by Pakistani agencies. JSFM termed the abductions "state terrorism" and threatened highway protests unless they are released, while urging the UN and UK Parliament to intervene against human rights violations.

The Chinese government has sentenced Palden Yeshe, a Tibetan monk, to six years in prison for teaching Tibetan language to over 300 students during their school holidays, drawing renewed criticism over China's tightening restrictions on Tibetan cultural and linguistic practices, as reported by Radio Station Voice of Tibet (VoT) and cited by Phayul.

A government report highlights a severe crisis in Pakistan's education system, with over 25 million children out of school and most ten-year-olds unable to read properly. Low government spending, weak policies, and poor learning resources continue to affect education quality across the country.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed claims that Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran an "anchor of stability" in the Gulf. Labelling the conflict an "existential war" driven by US-Israeli "aggression," he advocated for diplomacy and warned of a firm response to any unprovoked attacks.