Nation drowns in flood fury

KARACHI/LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Year after year, during the monsoon season, the debilitating effects of global warming and the neighboring rival’s water aggression become blatantly obvious. Yet even as multiple areas across the country face a high risk of destruction, it appears that the disaster prevention and calamity management authorities are still struggling to catch up. According to … Read more

Japan picks Lee Sang-il’s hit for Oscar

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Sang-il’s ‘Kokuho’ as its submission for the international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan announced on Thursday. Set initially in 1964 Nagasaki, the film follows 14-year-old Kikuo who, after his yakuza father’s death, finds himself taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside the actor’s … Read more

Five ‘terrorists’ arrested in Karachi raids

KARACHI: The Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and federal security agencies have arrested five suspected terrorists in joint intelligence-based operations in different neighbourhoods of the metropolis. According to a CTD spokesperson, the raids were carried out in Manghopir (District West) and near the KMC Sports Complex on Kashmir Road (District East) on the basis of … Read more

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Peshawar and other cities

ISLAMABAD: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree and several districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) – including Peshawar, Mansehra and Abbottabad – in the early hours of Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD reported that the Seismic Network of Pakistan Meteorological Department recorded the 6.0 magnitude … Read more

AI stethoscope detects major heart conditions in seconds, says UK study

A new generation of stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence (AI) could transform the way doctors detect life-threatening heart conditions, according to researchers in the UK. In what experts are calling a potential “game-changer,” a study led by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust found that the AI-enabled device can identify heart failure, … Read more

Suede is Dominating Fall 2024 Fashion

Suede is Dominating Fall 2024 Fashion

Suede is officially having its moment in Fall 2024 fashion. From chic outerwear to accessories, this luxurious material is sweeping through wardrobes everywhere, becoming the ‘it-fabric’ for the season. The soft texture and warm, earthy tones of suede make it an irresistible choice for creating cozy yet polished fall looks. Whether you’re layering up with … Read more