ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that a DNA test without consent of an individual constitutes a clear violation of his fundamental rights to liberty and privacy as guaranteed in Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution. “The collection of DNA of an individual without due process of law fundamentally violates rights to privacy, autonomy, and personal liberty, as it …

LAHORE: Lahore has its own rhythm, a mix of noise, commerce, history, and chaos. But for three days in late November 2025, that rhythm changed. Inside the red-brick walls of the Alhamra Arts Council on Mall Road, the city’s usual clatter gave way to Qawwali, the whirl of dervishes, and the quiet of 30,000 people seeking a deeper connection. The …

Actor Mawra Hocane’s choice of roles is driven by a straightforward ideology: the stories must matter — particularly those centred on women’s lives — and her work should leave a meaningful impact on the people who watch it. Speaking recently about her approach to work, she explained that women’s rights have long shaped the kind of scripts she accepts. “I’m …

John Cena has officially committed to a new chapter with WWE, announcing that he has signed a five-year contract with the company in a post-Raw interview. The deal will keep him closely tied to the organisation long after his in-ring retirement. The 48-year-old icon is set to compete in his final match on December 13, when he faces Gunther at …

SYDNEY: Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week. Cummins has been labouring with a back problem and missed the eight-wicket wins over England in Perth and Brisbane which …