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World news of the day: 16 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Imran Khan’s sons coming to fight for their father. Pakistanis call it ‘dynastic politics’

In recent weeks, Imran Khan's sons have given interviews, taken to social media, and questioned the conditions under which their father has been held.

Pakistan court suspends order seeking ban on 27 YouTubers ‘critical’ of govt

A lawyer representing two YouTubers said the previous ruling had ‘no legal basis’ and was a ‘one-sided decision’ without giving defence a chance to be heard.

Imran Khan to lead anti-govt protest from jail, wants it to ‘hit peak’ on 5 August, says sister Aleema

Imran Khan will complete 2 years in jail on 5 August. Aleema Khan said that the party will unveil its strategy for anti-government movement after the 10th of Muharram.

Pakistan court orders YouTube to ban 27 content creators for being ‘anti-state’

The channels that could be blocked in Pakistan include opposition party leaders, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, and journalists critical of the government, as per the court orders.

‘Immature political child’: Imran’s Tehreek-e-Insaf slams Bilawal over extradition remarks

In an interview, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that Pakistan would not be opposed to the idea of extraditing LeT & JeM chiefs as a good faith gesture to India.

Even Imran Khan is praising Pakistan Army now. Military nationalism is back in the country

Asim Munir is certainly a beneficiary of the conflict. The general can no longer be seriously challenged by Imran Khan as he is now the new hero.

Imran Khan says Pakistan can fight India. Pakistanis see it as a “hire me” pitch to army

Imran Khan's message on Pahalgam quickly pivoted from condolence to muscle-flexing.

US bill looks to sanction Pakistan Army chief over Imran Khan’s imprisonment. What it says

US Republican Joe Wilson, a long-time critic of Pakistan’s military, has consistently advocated for Khan’s release, calling him a 'political prisoner'.

Pakistan watches Trump 2.0 with ‘caution’, PTI sees chance for Imran Khan’s release

Analysts view the US President's 2nd tenure with 'expectation and fear'. While stakes are high, adapting to a more transactional, unpredictable global landscape will be key for Pakistan.

On Camera

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.