‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.
Stocks close flat on profit-taking
[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed almost unchanged on Thursday as late profit-taking wiped out an early rally, leaving the KSE-100 index down almost 50 points. The benchmark index surged as much as 1,279 points to the intra-day high of 178,650 amid falling oil prices and hopes of progress in US-Iran talks. Selling … Read more
Lee Friedlander Is Funny. Seriously.
In his new book of photography, “Life Still,” a veteran observer of urban America makes us look twice at an unsung side of his talent.
Kundi urges CM to tackle K-P turmoil
NOWSHERA: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of promoting corruption in the province and leaving it at the mercy of terrorists, urging Chief Minister to play his role in improving the law and order situation. Addressing a Parents’ Day and Seeratun Nabi (PBUH) ceremony at Jamia Darul Huda in Hakimabad, … Read more
Palestine Action Activists Accused of Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Face Terrorism Accusation
Prosecutors will seek to prove that members of Palestine Action who they say painted “Gaza is not 4 sale” on the Scottish golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.
In Nepal, Fears of a Second Flood Grow as Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepali and Chinese authorities warned that a lake created by a deadly landslide could burst open soon. Another deluge would pose the most risk to rescuers, an expert said.
Maya Khan recalls touching encounter with Indian mother and daughter during Hajj
A brief act of kindness in Makkah leaves television host touched by prayers and blessings she received in return Actor and television host Maya Khan has shared a heartwarming memory from her Umrah, recalling a brief but meaningful encounter with an Indian mother and daughter in Makkah. Taking to Instagram, Khan shared a photograph of … Read more
Citizen Facilitation Centres planned
. PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Science, Technology and Information Technology Shafi Jan has directed the establishment of Citizen Facilitation Centres in every district of the province to provide multiple government services to citizens under one roof. He issued the directives while chairing a high-level meeting at the office of Secretary Science and Information Technology Abdul … Read more
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports
Both sides at odds over control of Hormuz, chokepoint for global oil supplies that Tehran has used as leverage Iranian state television said Al Thani, who is also Qatar’s prime minister, had met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, without providing details. PHOTO: ISNA X POST Iran’s top diplomat met his Qatari counterpart on Thursday … Read more
Speed of Nepal’s Flash Floods Likely Overwhelmed Warning System, Experts Say
Scientists and disaster response researchers said Nepal’s early flood warning system relied on a conventional network of river gauges in this remote region.