Edith Flanigen, Award-Winning Research Chemist, Dies at 96
She and her staff at Union Carbide created synthetic materials that improved various industrial processes, including purifying water. She also developed a way to make emeralds.
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Three men in UK court accused of targeting opponents of Pakistan’s government
Remanded in custody until their next appearance at London’s Old Bailey Court on February 13. A Union Jack is flown outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, Britain, November 4, 2025. REUTERS Three men appeared in a London court on Saturday accused of being part of a conspiracy to target YouTuber Adil Raja and former accountability … Read more
FIR lodged over deadly Gul Plaza fire; structural safety review underway
The blaze, which broke out late Saturday night, has destroyed most parts of the building. PHOTO: REUTERS Police have registered a criminal case over the deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, citing negligence and lack of safety measures, as the death toll from the blaze rose to at least 71, officials said on Saturday. According … Read more
Washington Post Tears Up Plans to Cover Winter Olympics
[The abrupt change in direction came just weeks before the Olympic Games are set to begin in Italy.
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
President Trump said he would impose tariffs if Canada made “a deal with China,” though there is no sign that those countries are discussing a broad trade agreement.
Zero-tolerance policy cuts illegal immigration by 47%, says Naqvi
In meeting with US envoy, Naqvi reiterates action against illegal migration facilitators, welcomes US cooperation Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Saturday. SCREENGRAB Pakistan and the United States agreed on Saturday to take coordinated action against networks involved in fraudulent and fake visa activities. The development in … Read more
Interest in Law School Is Surging. A.I. Makes the Payoff Less Certain.
[The number of applicants has risen more than 40 percent over the last two years, despite new limits on student loans and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will affect legal work.
Nearly 6,000 kite-flying cases registered in three years in Lahore
Authorities seized over 90,000 kites and 5,000 hazardous strings, warning of strict action against violations During the hearing, Advocate Azhar Siddique, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, argued that the Kite Flying Act 2025 was in violation of the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution. PHOTO: REUTERS The Lahore police has revealed that a total of … Read more
John Brodie, a Star Quarterback for the 49ers, Dies at 90
[He endured years of frustration before emerging as the N.F.L.’s most valuable player.
Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
A spokesman said 360 families were affected, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel on snowy roads A Taliban security personnel stands guard at a checkpoint during snowfall in Kabul on January 22, 2026. Photo: AFP Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the last three days, the disaster management authority (ANDMA) … Read more