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KARACHI: Most of us have grown up watching Pokémon and living vicariously through the great adventures of Ash Ketchum. But as kids, we never stopped to wonder what it was about this character that we loved so much. As tastes get refined, that mentality develops into a stronger regard for characters we enjoy as adults. … Read more
The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) held its Annual Dinner on the evening of July 19, 2025, in Karachi, bringing together a distinguished gathering of life members, diplomats, and government officials in celebration of cultural and intellectual exchange. The evening was graced by prominent personalities, including ESUP’s Patron-in-Chief Mr. Aziz Memon and President, Mr. … Read more
[Nearly all of the 31 killed when a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated in burn centers as the nation declared a day of mourning.
NEW DELHI: United States President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir prompted a private diplomatic protest from India in a warning to Washington about risks to their bilateral ties while New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge, officials and analysts said. The meeting … Read more
Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.
The face of lung cancer — once older men with a history of smoking — has changed.
Sacha Jenkins’s documentary, about the variety show trailblazer and his commitment to Black performers in the Civil Rights era, will keep you hooked.
KARACHI: Known for her measured choices and commanding screen presence, Sarwat Gilani has consistently stood out for the quality of projects she chooses to associate with. Whether it’s television dramas like Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu and Dil-e-Muztar, or more recent and groundbreaking ventures like Churails and Joyland, Gilani’s body of work reflects both intention and insight. … Read more
A British F-35B took flight weeks after it was grounded with a mechanical hitch. Some locals who had embraced the jet were sad to see it go.
[Young hosts are turning their apartments into makeshift coffeehouses, and documenting the process on social media. Are they social events or side hustles?