The qanun is a traditional Middle Eastern stringed instrument. It has a long history, possibly descended from the ancient Egyptian harp, and is related to the psaltery, dulcimer and zither.

The Punjab government has established a Legal Reforms Committee to amend decades-old criminal laws, aiming to modernise the province’s legal framework, Express News reported on Tuesday. The committee ...

Two men were publicly caned in Aceh for same-sex relations under Sharia law, while two others faced caning for gambling offenses.