Pakistan's media landscape worsened in 2025, with journalists and media organisations facing escalating pressure, censorship and punitive state actions, according to a new report by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE). The findings, detailed in the Media Freedom Report 2025, hig
The Government of India has banned the manufacture of the painkiller nimesulide and has also prohibited the sale of all oral formulations of this popular painkiller containing more than 100 mg.
According to an official advisory, several busy market roads and public areas will be declared 'Restricted Vehicle Zones' on December 31, 2025, from 9.30 pm to 2 am. The restricted stretches include the inner market roads of Sectors 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11; the road in front of Leisure Valley,
Solar power tariffs continue to decline as technology advances and mass adoption increases across the globe. According to a report by PL Capital, India's solar industry is finding a major customer in the United States. The reason can be attributed to the U.S. restricting imports from China-l
The New Year's Eve in Delhi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. Large numbers of people are expected to visit the Connaught Place area to celebrate the eve of the New Year 2026. Delhi Traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements for the areas in the vicinity of C
Pakistan's record on minority rights has been shaped by decades of violence, systemic discrimination and social exclusion, with religious communities frequently facing mob attacks, communal unrest, restrictive laws and coercive religious conversions.
Bangladesh's Workers Party stated it will boycott the 13th national election, citing worsening law and order, political pressure and lack of a level playing field. The party alleged election irregularities, insecurity, and bias by authorities, saying these conditions make a credible poll
The minister acknowledged concerns over penalties and enforcement, noting that the issue would be reviewed. "People are complaining that a hefty fine is being imposed. I will deliberate on this matter," he said, while confirming that the rule will come into effect from February 1.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that two restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 will now remain permanent in an effort to curb 'severe' air pollution in the national capital.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a PTI rally at Minar-i-Pakistan as part of its street movement, visited families of jailed party leaders in Lahore, criticised government restrictions, and said PTI is preparing to intensify protests on Imran Khan's instructions.
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was stopped from entering Lahore's Liberty Chowk as PTI planned a rally. Party leaders alleged roadblocks, arrests and restrictions, while traders shut shops citing security concerns. The Punjab government warned against unrest as political tensions escalated.