Mind over the machine

PUBLISHED October 13, 2024 ISLAMABAD: James May says, “Modern man is in crisis. He has degenerated from the redoubtable pillar he became through centuries of refinement and slipped resignedly into the popular depiction of himself as a witless under-achiever, incapable of looking after himself or those around him.” Focusing solely on the pragmatic, economic and … Read more

PM lauds talent of young content creator

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met and appreciated Talha Ahmad, a young digital content creator, for his talent. During a meeting, the prime minister lauded Talha Ahmad for his successful content at the digital platform, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. In recognition of his talent, the prime minister awarded … Read more

Suzuki warns against used vehicle imports

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The CEO of Suzuki Motor Company Pakistan met with the coordinator to the prime minister on commerce to discuss challenges facing the local automotive industry, particularly the implications of allowing used vehicle imports for commercial use. According to a statement, Suzuki representatives voiced concerns that opening Pakistan’s market to imported used vehicles … Read more

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for foreign interference

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, announced a global ban on Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya. This decision is part of an intensified crackdown on alleged foreign interference, with Meta accusing these outlets of employing deceptive tactics to manipulate public opinion and evade detection. The ban follows … Read more

Finding David Lynch

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KARACHI: Life is funny. And absurd. On January 16, 2025, I premiered my debut feature film Indus Echoes at Cinepax Cinemas. The same night, around the same time, the filmmaker I considered my spiritual mentor, David Lynch passed away. Life is absurd. Lynch would have been amused by this irony. He would probably find meaning … Read more