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‘Peace & Pieces’ exhibition brings world, local artists together, transforming city into a vibrant cultural hub KARACHI: The fourth edition of the international art exhibition ‘Peace & Pieces’ was inaugurated on Thursday by Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, as part of the ongoing 39-day World Culture Festival 2025. The event was held at the Ahmed … Read more
D-8 Media Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo: Express BAKU: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Friday underscored the urgent need for collective action against misinformation, highlighting the transformation of the global information landscape from print to electronic and now digital media. Addressing the D-8 Media Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, he stressed that Pakistan’s youthful demographic was … Read more
France’s President Emmanuel Macron looks at a lit wall with names of French individuals who fought against apartheid during a commemoration ceremony attended by South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Pretoria. Photo: AFP JOHANNESBURG: G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders’ declaration ahead of this weekend’s summit in Johannesburg without US input, four … Read more
[ Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines drive fastest import growth as Islamabad pushes for FTAs to rebalance trade ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade volume with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stood at $11.5 billion in 2024, a figure officials say remains below potential and requires rationalisation. Despite steady engagement, the trade deficit in 2025 continues … Read more
. Mourners carry the body of 16-year-old Palestinian Sami Mashayekh during his funeral. Photo: AFP KUFR AQAB: The Palestinian health ministry said Friday that Israeli forces fatally shot two teenagers overnight in the town of Kufr Aqab in the occupied West Bank. “The young man Amr Khaled Ahmed Al-Marbou (18) and the boy Sami Ibrahim … Read more
[Love, politics and ethics collided as Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza went at it in a media sphere that rewards private revelations.
Talha Anjum. photo: file Rapper Talha Anjum has apologised to the nation over an incident during a recent concert in Nepal, where he was seen holding an Indian flag. He clarified that he did not wave the flag but placed it on his shoulder after it was handed to him by a fan. “I had … Read more
. NEW DELHI: Indian counter-terrorism units raided the office of The Kashmir Times over its alleged role in a “criminal conspiracy”, police said, with the news website calling the accusations “baseless” on Friday. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) said the search late Thursday was part of an investigation into the Kashmir Times over their alleged … Read more
[ FCCI pledges support for phasing out hazardous chemicals as officials outline new safeguards FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh has said climate change is no longer a distant concern but an urgent reality, citing Pakistan’s recent experience with devastating floods, cloudbursts, and other unpredictable natural disasters. Speaking to … Read more
Nancy Ajram. Photo: file For over 20 years, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has maintained a rare position in the Arab music world: not just enduring, but expanding her relevance. Whether discovered on early music TV channels, through viral YouTube hits, or today’s algorithm-driven feeds, her voice feels both familiar and fresh, a remarkable feat in … Read more