Trump ‘cancels’ India visit for Quad

US President Donald Trump has cancelled his planned visit to an upcoming Quad summit in India due to deteriorating relations between Washington and New Delhi, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Saturday. Relations between the two countries have plummeted, with 50 per cent tariffs on many Indian exports to the US taking effect this … Read more

Hip Hop is Gen-Z’s favourite genre on Spotify in Pakistan

KARACHI: August 28th was International Youth Day and World Hip-Hop Day. In the spirit of this intersection, Spotify revealed some compelling data illuminating how Gen-Z in Pakistan is transforming the way music is discovered, shared, and experienced on its platform. According to their statistics, Gen-Z users predominantly tune into the app between 10 pm and … Read more

From Disney Channel Star to Fashion Muse

From Disney Channel Star to Fashion Muse

Sabrina Carpenter has transformed from one of the biggest pop stars of today into a budding style icon, with her vibrant outfits and chic makeup drawing comparisons to a real-life Polly Pocket or Bratz Doll. She made her runway debut at Vogue World 2024: Paris on June 23. Dressed in a striking red-and-white striped bathing … Read more

Maya in no hurry to get married

KARACHI: Maya Ali does not give into societal pressure. The actor recently made an appearance on podcast, Golootlo presents Naam Faizan this week. The actor was asked about her plans for marriage and she shared her unapologetic take on it. “We shouldn’t get married simply because someone is asking why we haven’t done so yet,” … Read more

When screens replace shelves

islamabad old book market

ISLAMABAD: The flicker of computer screens and the endless scroll of mobile apps are quietly rewriting the reading culture of Pakistan’s capital, where second-hand book bazaars once thrived as vibrant spaces of affordable learning, stand eerily quiet today. they are the casualties of a digital shift that has replaced the joy of browsing shelves with … Read more

Fake fertiliser manufacturing factory raided

KARACHI: A large quantity of fertiliser bags were seized during a raid conducted in a fake fertiliser manufacturing factory in Ittehad Town. Deputy Commissioner Keamari Raja Tariq Chandio has submitted a report to Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi regarding the operation. Cases have been registered against the accused. The team recovered eight drum machines used for … Read more

Liaqat Bagh turns into rubbish dump

RAWALPINDI: Liaqat Bagh, the historic recreational site, has been transformed into a dumping ground, with heaps of rubbish emitting a nauseating stench that is fostering disease across the surrounding area. The Citizen Action Committee (CAC) has warned that unless the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) removes the waste depot, they will stage a sit-in and … Read more