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World

Taliban defend dress code crackdown on women

Dozens of women were detained by the Taliban government’s morality police in early June on accusations they were violating official dress codes by not wearing the body-cloaking chador or burqa. Updated 14 Jul, 2026 07:55am
Business

Ogra asked to publish Platts pricing data

The minister says the committee’s work had assumed greater significance in light of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting uncertainty in global energy markets. Updated 14 Jul, 2026 07:44am