On the Trail of an Elusive Midcentury Chair
We help a reader track down furniture from a photograph taken in the early 1950s.
Month: January 2026
Sindh issues NOC for PTI rally at Bagh-e-Jinnah after venue change
PTI changes rally venue to public gate of Mazar-e-Quaid, citing prolonged delays in approval by authorities A combination of photos showing Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain and PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh. Photo: File In an interesting turn of events, the Sindh government issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the Pakistan … Read more
Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
Tehran streets filled with crowds and nighttime fires Friday, confirmed via landmarks and satellite images Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran’s authorities indicated on Saturday they could intensify their crackdown on … Read more
‘The Mother’ makes you sit with the chaos we call family
Presented by The Last Show at NAPA on Friday, the play refuses easy villains in a family falling apart It’s rare to sit in a theatre and completely forget that you’re watching actors on a stage. Usually, you’re aware of the lights, the blocking, the performance. But once in a while, a play quietly pulls … Read more
Punjab bows to public pressure, extends school holidays by one week amid severe cold
Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announces extension after conducting poll on social media amid severe cold In view of the ongoing severe cold weather, the Punjab government has decided to extend winter vacations in educational institutions by one week to safeguard students’ health. Punjab’s Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced the extension after conducting … Read more
Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists
[Researchers are not just worried about the virus popping up on American farms. Other types are causing trouble around the world.
Acquired Tastes
The dream of cohabitating with a group of friends is an attractive fantasy, but we can benefit from its lessons, regardless of our living situation.
Unpacking ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ with Emily Henry, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth
The author and the actors Emily Bader and Tom Blyth explain why the movie differs from the novel and raise the possibility of spinoffs.
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed launches new political party
Unveils Pakistan Rights Movement, pledges rights-based politics while adhering to 1973 Constitution ormer Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan announces the launch of a new political party during a ceremony held in Islamabad on Saturday. SCREENGRAB Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan on Saturdday announced the launch of a new political party, the Pakistan Rights Movement, describing it … Read more
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
BRICS Plus expands Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to counter Western economic dominance A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026. REUTERS China, … Read more