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Event features talks on Malay manuscripts, Edo-era art and Zoroastrian archives, with access offered in person, online The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland will return to London on May 7 to host its annual RAS Collections Evening, featuring rare manuscripts, Japanese Buddhist art, and Zoroastrian archival materials. The 2026 edition will include … Read more
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court’s judgment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were facing deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement in jail, with their counsel raising concerns over medical treatment and prison conditions. … Read more
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
[ Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is pursuing a case in Washington in the backdrop of the withdrawal of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Officials said a public hearing began on April 28 and will continue until May 14, 2026. Pakistan’s … Read more
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
[ Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security KARACHI: As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel amid ongoing Middle East tensions, industry leaders in Pakistan’s mobility and agriculture sectors are describing the crisis as both a challenge and an opportunity, particularly for accelerating electric … Read more
Teaser shows intense visuals and chemistry, as fans and industry figures rally behind upcoming release Azaan Sami Khan has generated strong online buzz following the release of the teaser for his upcoming single Tera Ho Gaya, featuring model and actor Hina Afridi. The teaser adopts an action-driven narrative, opening with Hina posing a question about … Read more
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has expressed Islamabad’s steadfast commitment to promoting conflict resolution through dialogue and constructive engagement following a meeting with US Congressman Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Republican caucus. Sheikh described the interaction as “broad-based and productive,” noting that both sides exchanged … Read more
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.
[As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.