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Trump says Iran deal terms ‘not good enough’ as US warns of more strikes on Kharg Island

Conflict enters third week as Tehran rejects ceasefire and tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026.  PHOTO: … Read more

When machines begin to think

PUBLISHED March 15, 2026 Besides other grave issues such as climate change, global warming, nuclear proliferation and scarcity of resources concerning the future of human society and the world, the question of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its involvement in and impact on holistic life— has been haunting all types of discussions at diversified forums, for a … Read more

The music of makran

The music of makran

PUBLISHED March 15, 2026 TURBAT: In the southwestern part of the province of Balochistan, Iies Makran, where the Arabian Sea meets the majestic mountains, and the sea breeze, gulls and birds seem to sing songs of longing, sorrow and affection. The melodies rise softly, fleshing out memories of yore. Since Makran is not a single … Read more

Six terrorists killed by CTD, police in Kohat operation

Intelligence reports suggested that terrorists present in different areas of Lachi were planning a major attack A photo of CTD personnel. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: At least six terrorists were killed on Sunday in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohat during an exchange of fire in a joint operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police, officials said. Kohat … Read more

What has social media given us?

PUBLISHED March 15, 2026 KARACHI: The earliest recollection I have of perhaps the most rudimentary form of social media is autograph books — which, in the 1970s, bloomed into slam books. These were notebooks passed among friends to share personal information and opinions, often anonymously. To be invited to write in someone’s slam book was … Read more

Wang urges Muttaqi to cease fire

Both stresses that both sides should remain calm and work toward defusing tensions through direct engagement China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a meeting of foreign ministers of the BRICS group of nations in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia June 10, 2024. PHOTO:REUTERS China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through … Read more