Pakistan: Child sexual abuse rampant in online and physical spaces

IANS | February 5, 2026 6:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Child sexual abuse remains rampant in Pakistan, especially in online and physical spaces. Recently, the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency of Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) uncovered a major network involved in the sexual exploitation of children through blackmail, a report has revealed.

Malaika Arora gets new hairdo: Naya saal, naya baal

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Actress Malaika Arora is redefining herself in the new year, and she isn’t afraid of flaunting it. The actress has chopped off her hair, and is quite happy with her look. On Thursday, she took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures featuring her new hairdo.

Pakistan: Minority Christian community targetted through fabricated drug cases

IANS | February 4, 2026 9:06 PM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Christian community leaders in Pakistan's Faisalabad have voiced their concern over what they termed as 'discriminatory policing' and stereotyping under the ongoing anti-drug drive in Punjab province. They alleged that members of the minority community have been facing raids and criminal cases falsely linking them to narcotics over the past two months, local media reported.

Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

IANS | February 3, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, holding that the charges were “wholly unsubstantiated” and that the increase in her assets was duly explained through lawful and declared sources of income.