Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100
As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.
Month: March 2026
5G pilots to start next week
[ $510m raised from spectrum auction; govt plans AI council, smartphone instalment policy ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday announced that 5G pilot projects will begin in major cities next week, following the completion of a spectrum auction that generated $510 million for the national exchequer and paved the way for faster internet services across the … Read more
‘Slanted’ Review: Narratively Botched
This body horror thriller, about a Chinese American girl who undergoes a surgery to appear white, relies on dated tropes to construct a pale genre pastiche.
IMF delays SLA on discrepancies
Talks inconclusive as Fund flags budget gaps, outstanding issues on taxes, payouts The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund … Read more
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This is what happened on March 12.
Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead
[The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.
How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
[Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
Surging Energy Costs Put German Industry ‘Really in Danger’
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
Bughouse’ Review: Inside Henry Darger’s Unwieldy Mind
Henry Darger, a recluse who left behind thousands of wild illustrations upon his death, is the subject of fascination in this one-man show.
Kashmiri leader granted bail after six years
. Shabir Ahmed Shah. Photo: X The Supreme Court of India on Thursday granted bail to veteran Kashmiri leader Shabir Ahmed Shah after more than six years of pre-trial detention. Shah — a 74-year-old chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) — is a longstanding figure in the region’s separatist movement. The court … Read more
