An Artist’s Do-Over in Double Time
Stephen Prina borrows beats from John Bonham and Keith Moon for a series of performances coming to MoMA. His work is both loving homage and striking original.
Month: September 2025
Police arrest man accused of molesting girls in Karachi
KARACHI: A man accused of molesting young girls was arrested on Thursday from Karachi’s neighbourhood, Qayyumabad in the remit of Defence Police Station. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mahzoor Ali said the police have arrested the man, a soft drink vendor, as three cases were lodged against the accused within a week. The SSP noted … Read more
On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker
President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug.
Klarna’s Market Debut Shows Wall Street’s Renewed Appetite for I.P.O.s
[The company’s shares rose more than 14 percent on the first day of trading, a sign of the health of the public markets and a willingness of investors to bet on new companies.
Music Festival in Belgium Cancels Concert Led by Israeli Conductor
The Flanders Festival Ghent dropped a Munich Philharmonic program, citing concerns over a conductor’s possible views on Gaza. German leaders called the move antisemitic.
California Passes Bill Allowing Omission of Patients’ Names From Abortion Pill Bottles
The intent is to protect health care providers who send the pills to patients in states with abortion bans, and to reassure patients who fear they could be identified.
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Review: One Last Hurrah
There’s truth in advertising as this well-loved saga of British entitlement rolls to a stop, on time and on point.
Islamabad court overturns order, restores 11 YouTube channels
The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday annulled a judicial magistrate’s order that had directed the closure of several YouTube channels, ruling in favour of 11 content creators who challenged the move. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka set aside the lower court’s ruling while hearing appeals filed by 11 YouTubers, … Read more
Lamps With Main Character Energy
Plus: a designer’s new take on California cool, an exhibition of Robert Rauschenberg’s textile art and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Karachi chokes under traffic gridlocks
KARACHI: Commuters endured hours-long traffic gridlocks on Thursday as closure of key routes paralyzed vehicular movement on major arteries linking Korangi, Defence, and central Karachi. The closure of Korangi Crossing, Malir River Causeway, and EBM Causeway due to floodwaters disrupted the flow of traffic from early morning until late at night. Massive traffic congestion was … Read more
