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A lot depends on Pakistan’s film and cinema industry this Eid al-Fitr. The long holiday weekend arrives as audiences increasingly choose OTT platforms over theatres, convinced that their time and money are better spent watching content on services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Recent local releases such as Neelofar and Item haven’t helped matters … Read more
Dubai police warns against ‘sharing rumours’ but also ‘photographing or sharing security or critical sites’ Plume of smoke rises around Dubai Creek area as seen from Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran’s onslaught, with influencers … Read more
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PUBLISHED March 15, 2026 Art in Pakistan is shifting. No longer is it about dusty galleries and oil portraits; it’s the time for glowing screens, a generation that knows how to blend the old with the new. They are building their own platforms, launching startups, and finding their way into a wider conversation. One of … Read more
Discussions expected to focus on US tariffs, flow of Chinese-produced rare earth minerals, magnets to US buyers etc US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025 PHOTO: … Read more
A man and a woman were charged with murder in what the authorities described as a “targeted incident” against Masood Masjoody, who had gone missing weeks ago in British Columbia.
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
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
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