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Islamabad: Former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan’s sisters were reportedly subjected to violent treatment outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has alleged that police brutally detained Alima Khan, Norain Niazi, and Dr. Uzma Khan while they were peacefully waiting to meet Khan inside the prison. According to PTI, the women had gone to the jail late Tuesday night for a scheduled family visit but were denied access. Instead, police allegedly used excessive force, dragging the women violently and causing panic among PTI supporters present at the scene. A PTI statement on social media platform X also reported that other individuals, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local government minister Meena Khan Afridi and National Assembly ...

Dubai: The Dubai Airshow has set the stage for a high-stakes competition between the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jets – America’s F-35 and Russia’s Su-57E. Both aircraft showcased their capabilities in front of global defense observers, highlighting the growing race among Middle Eastern nations to acquire cutting-edge military technology. F-35: America’s Proven Stealth Fighter The F-35, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is a single-engine, fifth-generation fighter equipped with advanced sensors, network-centric warfare capabilities, and true stealth technology. Already operational in 18 countries, it has proven combat experience. Recently, former U.S. President Donald Trump approved the sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, although the delivery process may take several year...

** Dhaka/Virginia: Tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka continue to rise following Bangladesh’s demand for the extradition of its ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has sentenced Hasina to death, accusing her of crimes against humanity for allegedly suppressing a violent student uprising in July 2024. Since her overthrow in August last year, Hasina has reportedly been living in India at an undisclosed location. In a significant development, Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed, who currently resides in the United States, has issued a statement on Dhaka’s extradition request made by the Yunus-led government. Speaking to news agency ANI, Wazed expressed confidence in the Indian government’s handling of the matter. “I believe the Governmen...

As Bihar prepares to announce its election results today, many voters wonder how Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are secured and counted. A key question is: who holds the keys to the EVM strong rooms, and how is the counting process conducted? What Happens After Voting Ends Once voting concludes, the presiding officer verifies the vote records stored in each EVM. All candidates’ polling agents are provided with a verified copy of the records. After all EVMs arrive at the designated strong rooms, they are placed under strict security monitored by electoral officers. Multiple security layers and CCTV surveillance ensure the integrity of the machines. What is a Strong Room? A strong room is a secure space where EVMs are stored. Typically located in government schools or other pr...

In an era striving for gender-neutral language, why do we still insist on feminine forms for professions? We do not call a female lawyer a "vakilini," yet terms like "adhyaksha" are used, though inconsistently. Patriarchy Embedded in Language It is no secret that our society operates on a deeply patriarchal framework, reflected in festivals, traditions, attire, speech, and daily interactions. Historically, this gender bias may have gone unnoticed, but with women increasingly entering education, workplaces, and positions of authority, linguistic inequities become more evident. As women assert themselves in previously male-dominated spaces, language must evolve to acknowledge their presence. The Experiment with Feminine Terms Recently, NBT has started experimenting with feminine ...