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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday expressed their grief over the death of Kashmiri leader Abdul Ghani Bhat. President Zardari, who is in Urumqi, China, said that Abdul Ghani Bhat’s struggle was a beacon for the Kashmiri people, adding his sacrifices would be written in golden letters … Read more
Seas of weeds Source: REUTERS Something wicked this way comes, in the form of brown seaweed (well really it’s a type of algae). Sargassum was once presumed to only exist in the nutrient-poor waters of the Sargasso Sea. However, recent research reveals the journey of sargassum from nutrient-rich coastal areas to the open ocean via … Read more
GAZA CITY: Huge numbers of Palestinians were fleeing Gaza City by any means on Wednesday as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes. AFP images showed a steady stream of Gazans heading south on foot, by car and on donkey carts, with their few belongings piled high as Israel bombarded the … Read more
A standoff between New Zealand and the Cook Islands reflects an urgent question in the Pacific: Is China a threat or a partner for growth?
MIRPUR: DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday held a special session with students and teachers from various educational institutions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Participants from Khan Muhammad Khan Post Graduate College, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, and Government Post Graduate College for Girls attended the session. Speaking on the … Read more
The continent’s far right is claiming the activist as a martyr. Our colleague Jason Horowitz explains why.
[ Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan held a meeting on Wednesday with representatives of KIK, a major international retail group currently sourcing goods from 15 Pakistani companies. The discussion centered on current trade relations, operational challenges and the status of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) beyond 2027. … Read more
WINDSOR: Donald Trump was treated to a royal reception featuring gun salutes, soldiers on horseback and bagpipes as he met Wednesday with Britain’s King Charles III for a historic second state visit, which unfolded far from marching protesters. The pair laughed and joked as Trump inspected troops at Windsor Castle, west of London, in an … Read more
[The chairman of the F.C.C., who is in the spotlight for his comments that may have led to the suspension of late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, has long criticized the media for perceived bias.
KARACHI: The popular all-girls comedy troupe, The Khawatoons, seems to have found a second home at District 19, where, the group is once again set to take the stage this Friday, promising yet another night of laughter and relatability. The performance on September 19 is scheduled to run from 7:30pm to 9pm, giving audiences 90 … Read more
