Day: August 10, 2026

Judicial Commission of Pakistan: Members, Meetings and Latest News in 2026

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Supreme Court of Pakistan building where the Judicial Commission of Pakistan holds its meetings

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan, or JCP, is the constitutional body responsible for nominating judges to Pakistan’s superior courts. It is chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and now includes representatives from both the Supreme Court and the Federal Constitutional Court, alongside government, parliamentary and bar council members. Its most recent meetings have dealt with judge transfers, appointment rules, and performance evaluation criteria for High Court judges. Background The JCP was created under Article 175A of the Constitution following the 18th Amendment in 2010. For over a decade, it kept…

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Fire Below, Sun Above: The Life of Brick Kiln Workers in Pakistan

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Brick kiln worker pushing wheelbarrow of bricks in Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan

In Sheikhupura, Punjab, brick kiln workers spend their days trapped between two sources of heat: a blazing sun above and a 1,000°C furnace below. Rising temperatures are making an already brutal job harder to survive, and most workers cannot walk away because they owe money to the kiln owners who employ them. What Is a Brick Kiln? A brick kiln is a large oven or furnace used to bake clay bricks at extremely high temperatures until they harden. Pakistan relies on this method to supply bricks for its fast-growing construction…

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Nadia Afgan Opens Up About Her Husband, Marriage, and Why She Chose Not to Have Kids

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Pakistani actress Nadia Afgan smiling in a formal outfit at a media event

Nadia Afgan doesn’t dodge the personal questions anymore. In a string of recent interviews, the Suno Chanda actress has talked plainly about her husband, their age gap, and the years-long struggle that led her to stop trying for children. That openness is why her name keeps showing up in searches. People want to know who Nadia Afgan’s husband is, whether she has kids, and how her marriage actually works. Here’s what she’s actually said, in her own words, across several sit-downs over the past two years. Who Is Nadia Afgan’s…

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Historic Makkah Defence Agreement

Ijaz Ul Hasan

Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Is the Holiest City of Saudi Arabia, Where a Historic Trilateral Defence Agreement Was Reached Between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August 2026 Bureau Chief Attock — Report Makkah is the holiest city of Saudi Arabia, where a historic trilateral defence agreement was reached between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August 2026. The agreement has been named the “Makkah Agreement” and has sparked a new wave of unity across the Islamic world, particularly in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Makkah is the blessed city where the…

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Jharkhand Students Protest: JPSC-JSSC Aspirants March to Assembly After Talks Collapse

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Students holding placards march toward Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha during JPSC-JSSC exam protest in Ranchi

Thousands of JPSC-JSSC aspirants marched toward the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi on Monday after negotiations with the state government broke down. The Jharkhand students protest has grown into one of the state’s largest youth-led movements this year, with demonstrators demanding the full cancellation of the JSSC-CGL recruitment exam over alleged irregularities. Police detained several opposition leaders outside the chief minister’s residence as the crowd pushed past barricades. Senior officers had earlier promised no action against protesters as long as the march stayed peaceful. Background The unrest traces back to…

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Taylor Swift Masters: Inside the Six-Year Fight to Own Her Own Music

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Taylor Swift performing on stage during the Eras Tour, celebrating ownership of her masters

Taylor Swift now owns every song she has ever recorded. On May 30, 2025, she announced she’d bought back the master recordings of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, closing a saga that started with a label sale she found out about after the fact. She broke the news in a letter on her website, not a press release. “All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me,” she wrote. That’s a strange thing to have to announce, but for an artist who spent years re-recording her…

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USA Women’s Field Hockey Returns to World Cup Ahead of LA 2028

Asim Siddiqui

USA FIELD HOCKEY RETURNS TO THE WORLD CUP STAGE WITH LOS ANGELES 2028 IN SIGHT United Eagles Drawn in Pool B Alongside Argentina, Germany and Scotland Asim Siddiqui (Washington DC) The United States women’s field hockey team, popularly known as the United Eagles, will compete in Pool B at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where they will face Argentina, Germany and Scotland. The tournament features four competitive pools. Pool A consists of Australia, Chile, Japan and the Netherlands. Pool B brings together Argentina, Germany, Scotland and the United States.…

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Foolproof Security Arrangements Finalized Across Balochistan for Independence Day

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Foolproof Security Arrangements Finalized Across Balochistan for Independence Day Celebrations QUETTA (Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai) – It has been decided to celebrate Independence Day with full zeal and fervor across Balochistan, with foolproof security arrangements finalized throughout the province. In his message, Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau said that freedom is a great blessing and free nations celebrate their independence with enthusiasm and passion, which is the hallmark of a living nation. He said there is no place for a handful of miscreants and anti-state elements. Pakistan is an…

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Independence Day 2026: Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat Calls for Unity and National Resolve

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

Independence Day is a Day to Renew Our Unity and Resolve: Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat Let us pay tribute to the sacrifices of our forefathers for the creation of Pakistan and pledge to make every sacrifice for the country’s security, prosperity and development FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat has congratulated the people of Pakistan on the 79th Independence Day and said that, in the prevailing circumstances, there is an urgent need for unity and solidarity to overcome the social, political, economic and security challenges facing the nation.…

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