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Austria has passed a controversial law banning girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools. The government says the measure promotes gender equality, while critics argue it fuels anti‑Muslim sentiment and violates basic rights. The law applies to both public and private schools and could affect thousands of children nationwide.

A New York court has sentenced former crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to 15 years in prison for orchestrating what was described as a “grand fraud.” The collapse of his digital coins TerraUSD and Luna wiped out an estimated $40 billion in investor value. Reported on BBC Urdu, the case highlights how misleading claims about stablecoins triggered one of the largest financial scandals in recent years.

Senator Faisal Vawda has claimed that former ISI chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed, recently sentenced to fourteen years rigorous imprisonment by a military court, will now testify against PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on a private television program, Vawda said Hameed’s evidence would relate to instructions allegedly received from Khan during his premiership, particularly around the May 9 events. He added that this marks “only the beginning” of a wider accountability process that could implicate other PTI…

The Pakistan Army has sentenced former ISI chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed to fourteen years of rigorous imprisonment after a Field General Court Martial found him guilty on multiple charges. According to ISPR, the trial lasted fifteen months and concluded on December 11, 2025. The charges included political involvement, violation of the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority and resources, and causing wrongful loss to citizens. This marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that a former ISI head has been…

The Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to hold a national conference on December 20–21, where it says a “national agenda” will be unveiled. The move comes amid escalating tensions with the government and military, following ISPR’s remarks branding Imran Khan’s rhetoric a security threat. PTI leaders insist the conference will provide solutions to instability and economic decline, while authorities continue to restrict access to the party’s jailed founder.

Bollywood and Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra has revealed that her early career was marked by struggles, including a year of six consecutive flop films that forced her to rethink her path. Speaking at the Bridge Summit in Abu Dhabi, she said opportunities were often taken away, leaving her with no choice but to accept every project.

US authorities have proposed that foreign tourists, including those from the UK, provide their social media history from the past five years as a condition for visa‑free entry. Experts warn the move could restrict tourism and harm digital rights.

Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Information and KP Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, accused PTI of destabilizing the country and confirmed that authorities are seriously weighing the option of transferring prisoner number 804, Imran Khan, from Adiala Jail to another province. He declared that all doors for dialogue with PTI’s founder are closed, drawing a line between “love for Pakistan” and “love for Imran.”

Mitchell Starc has overtaken Wasim Akram’s record of 414 Test wickets. Yet even as Australia celebrates, Starc himself admits Akram remains the greatest, a testament to Pakistan’s fast‑bowling legacy shaped by Imran Khan and his successors.

Global e‑commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to invest $35 billion in India over the next five years, aiming to expand operations and strengthen artificial intelligence capabilities. Senior Vice President Amit Agarwal said the company will use the investment to widen its footprint and enhance AI tools. The move follows major commitments by U.S. tech firms, with Microsoft pledging $17.5 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030 and Google planning $15 billion for AI data centers. Amazon noted it has already…