Deadly constructions

. Multiple localities in Karachi are home to multi-storey buildings erected on a small patch of land, usually housing an upward of ten people per floor. While poverty and the ever-increasing inability of underprivileged families to invest in housing force people to flock to such abodes, sometimes six to twelve stories tall, their helplessness becomes … Read more

Those Bani Gala days

. There is more to the Mr & Mrs Khan story than the Economist’s latest report describes. But does a layered narrative of the former First Couple’s days in power strengthen or soil their reputation? Titled “The mystic, the cricketer and the spy: Pakistan’s game of thrones” the Economist story dropped like a bombshell on … Read more

China readies Shenzhou mission ahead of schedule after spacecraft damage

Shenzhou flights ran smoothly until Shenzhou-20 was damaged, forcing its crew and another trio to stay extra days This image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Nov. 1, 2025 shows the crew of Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 spaceships talking with each other. PHOTO: XINHUA China has begun preparations to send a Shenzhou spacecraft to its … Read more

Mumbai schoolgirl dies after alleged ‘100 sit-ups’, inquiry underway

A school teacher said the cause of death was unclear, noting, “One cannot say if it was due to the punishment.” Students stand in queues after school hours at the Viqarunnisa Noon School & College after the government has withdrawn restrictions on educational institutions following a decrease in the number of cases of coronavirus disease … Read more

Ronaldo in danger of missing World Cup games

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to play in his sixth World Cup next year. Photo: AFP/File Cristiano Ronaldo is in danger of missing at least Portugal’s opening match at next year’s World Cup after being showing a red card in Thursday’s 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo was initially shown a yellow card after … Read more